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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
4
An editorial argues Americans are a highly mobile people thanks to a continental transport network. It traces public spending on roads and air facilities, noting railroads receive far less and warn of an unbalanced system if subsidies favor highways and airports over rail. The piece urges preserving rail as a key transport component.
In a trade daily note Variety highlights Walt Disney's wholesome comedy The Love Bug as the leading top grossing film, praised for its good clean fun. The piece hints at a rare return to family entertainment drawing strong theater demand.
Dear Terrified, I fear middle age, yet it is common and not unpatriotic to become middle aged. Many people reach this stage yearly and still live rich, full lives.
In this medical Q and A column readers learn that Baker's cysts arise behind the knee from fluid buildup and may clear with steroids but often require surgical removal for lasting relief. Sebaceous cysts result from skin gland blockages and infections are common after squeezing. Other topics include branchial and ovarian cysts, claustrophobia treatment options, and signs of middle age plus VE Day note.
The Baytown Sun published in Baytown Texas lists editorial and advertising staff including editor and general manager positions. It notes mail and subscription information, publication frequencies, and a post office address at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 with 10 cent single copies and monthly carrier rates.
A columnist critiques radical campus protests and youth demands for less restraint. He argues founders sought order under law, cites rising teen deaths, pregnancies, crime, and mental illness as harms of “do what you want” culture, and urges adults to define right from wrong.
Washington column reports Army suppression of a Lockheed contract scandal tied to the Cheyenne helicopter. It notes cost overruns, a conflicted official, and an alleged transfer of influence, with public figures and defense ties referenced amid ongoing political sparring.
In a three no trump clash, West misreads suit positions after South overtakes dummy’s diamond ten. A diamond queen ruse signals East to switch to spades, enabling three fast spade tricks that secure the game for East and partner, preserving the rubber.
In a bridge auction, after West North East South and a sequence 1 heart, 2 clubs, 3 diamonds, 3 hearts, 4 diamonds over your three hearts, decide your call. You hold solid trumps two side aces and the king of diamonds with partner likely one ace. What is the best move to maximize score? Tomorrow’s answer will reveal the recommended bid.
Across ten s island group in the West Indies once a possession. Clues cover small spaces capitals, calyx divisions, housekeeping terms, worm, storehouse, Indiana, oracular maxim, various words and abbreviations. The puzzle spans across and down entries with references to animal names, misprints, and general crossword wordplay.
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