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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1969
Page
8
The piece analyzes deserters and draft evaders in the Vietnam era, noting official deserter counts exceed 100,000 but most reclaim status, and that 40 percent abroad are noncitizens. It contrasts Vietnam with prior wars, cites 50,000 exiles abroad, and remarks on the paradox of broad opposition with relatively few active measures.
SEN Dirksen notes federal law moving holidays to Mondays starting Jan 1 1971 with Washingtons Birthday Memorial Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Christmas New Year Lincoln and Independence Day remain on their dates. The shift aims for long weekends smoother commerce and broader travel.
Dr Wayne G Brandstadt notes rising malaria concerns as U S service members returning from Vietnam may carry the parasite. He warns about incubation timing, potential local transmission, and transfusion risks, with officials ready to act to prevent an outbreak. He also answers reader questions on sleeping pills and habit forming drugs, urging medical supervision and caution with daytime use and driving.
Baytown Sun staff credits show Fred Hartman Bill Hartman John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann B Pritchett and editors titles. Dwight Moody Corrie Laughlin and others are named across advertising and management roles at Baytown Sun Inc with publication details and mailing address in Baytown Texas 77520.
The piece notes dry humor about Martinis at a local oasis and jokes about needing a whisk broom with drinks. It mentions a bargain basement as a low cost home option and a reader complaint about delayed newspaper delivery for a boy waiting for his money.
In a brief obituary note, William Thornton designer of the Capitol is recorded as having died on March 28, 1828. The entry highlights Thornton’s role as the designer and marks his passing with a concise historical reference.
Ronald E. Roberts, a District 4 city council candidate, declares adherence to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices. He urges candidates and supporters to uphold decency and honesty, reject personal vilification and distorted material, and publicly repudiate corrupt tactics. He commits to campaigning in the American tradition and to full voter participation.
Washington column outlines allegations of backroom lobbying by Daniel Clark and others that secured a long term Franco Spain base deal. It claims Senate pressure, State Department resistance, and a potential U.S. pledge to defend Spain if attacked, amid Franco's ties to Cuba and Moscow flirtations.
A tax tip notes that if a family member dies and a former employer pays a beneficiary up to 5000 dollars, the amount may be exempt from federal income taxes. The guidance focuses on small death benefit payments and their potential tax treatment.
Oswald and James Jacoby discuss a bridge hand where North aims for six clubs or Blackwood, while South’s heart attack attempt fails on a 4-3 heart break. They compare lines of play, noting a 62 to 78 percent success range depending on suit breaks, and caution that neither line is unquestionably superior on all breaks.
In a complex auction, South holds 432 WAKQNOSS A2 B75 after the sequence 1 de Pass 29 Pass ak Pass ay Pass 4NT. Partnerer left decision to you. Question asks whether to bid seven hearts or adjust after partner bids two no trump instead of three clubs. Tomorrow’s answer will clarify the best call.
A quiz style NEA feature presents a golf themed puzzle with clues across and down. It includes terms from sports, language, and daily life, listing various definitions and answers in a newspaper style puzzle grid.
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