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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1969

Page

4

Editorial Irony in Referendum That Ousted De Gaulle

The piece argues France rejected De Gaulle not the referendum on decentralizing power. It notes his era brought stability and national pride but aging leadership hindered reform amid inflation and student unrest. France has the constitutional tools to face economic and social strain, while De Gaulle can retire with a legacy of influence intact. It ends with a lighter note on laser technology replacing drilling holes in rubber nipples.

France Charles de Gaulle Napoleon II de Gaulle Alcoa Laser Systems Corp

Food stamp program seen as controlled during expansion

Officials reported few serious misuses in the food stamp program as 13 million enrolled last year and the Nixon plan to expand federal food spending. About 3 million people used stamps with 4.15 discrepancies mainly bookkeeping errors. only a few cases involved ineligible purchases. Retailers number about 70,000, and stamps valued around 678 million dollars.

Washington Agriculture Department Nixon Administration House Appropriations Ning Ems Wtal Leonard H. Greess Department Greess Ihi

Quotable remarks from leaders and scholars

Quotes from Maoj James M. Rowe on captivity by the Viet Cong and Prof Bruno Bettelheim on college fit. President Nizar discusses abroad travel. Lloyd Meeds criticizes preaching to youth amid modern intellect. Biblical verse from Mark 8 35 contrasts saving life with losing it for the gospel.

James M. Rowe

Well Child Remedies for Growth and Health Questions

A colonial health column answers readers on growth myths and medical care. It states milk iodine does not promote growth, growth hormone is for specific deficiencies only, and careful medical supervision is advised for any hormonal treatment. It also discusses juvenile eczema management and normal fever variation in active children, noting allergies and infections influence itching and temperature readings. The note cites the 1933 May 12 event where FDR signed the Agricultural Adjustment Act, later struck down by the Supreme Court.

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Work, not drink, the popular narcotic in America

HAL BOYLE notes Americans are work addicted, not to booze or drugs. People fear compulsory retirement, while society jokes about hairpins, strawberries, hiccups, and the lure of spotlight. Observations touch on church safety, housewives longevity, education, wealth vs companionship, bachelors, and maturity.

Hy Hal Boyle New York Dumpling America

Quick Quiz Q and A from a historic page

A series of quick factual quiz items covers cuckoo nesting, tides and the moon, Martha Washington on currency, and John Scopes’ 1925 monkey trial. Cuckoos build their own nests, tides lag with the moon about 50 minutes daily, Martha Washington first appeared on 1886 silver certificate, Scopes was fined $100 but conviction later voided.

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Baytown Sun Editorial and Publishing Staff Listed

The Baytown Sun Inc lists editors and publishers including Beulah Mae Jackson Ann B Pritchett and Paul Putman with offices at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas The paper details roles in editorial and advertising departments and notes publication details and subscription rates with a 10 cent single copy price.

Jred_Hartman Bill Hartman John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann B. Pritchett Dwight Moody Corre Laughlin Bree Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc

Nixon Seeks Limits on Fortas Inquiry

Washington-Internal debate over Fortas investigation surfaces after Wolfson Foundation payment. Nixon urges nonpartisanship while asserting the Supreme Court should police its own. Dirksen and Ford signal no impeachment push though talks of broader probes continue. Justice Department involvement cited, with mixed views on pursuing the Arnold and Porter firm tied to Fortas and a 1968 subpoena producing fake invoices.

Drew Pearson Jack Anderson Washington Nixon Abe Fortas Louis Wolfson Foundation White House Supreme Court House GOP Gerald Ford Michigan Niron Everett Dirksen Capitol Hill Fortas John Mitchell Justice Department Mitchell Life Magazine Justice Departament Toledo Attocrey Fred Vilson Jr Vinson Arnold Paul S. Berger Arnold and Porter Donovan Justice Fortas Wolfson Foundation

Silliest bridge hand of the year in Open Pairs taping

Oswald and Jacoby describe a Cleveland Open Pairs hand where South's bidding and play led to an improbable six no trump contract. West misleads with fourth-best spades as South finesses, ducks, and endplays to make all the spades good. The commentators dub it the silliest hand of the year.

Jim Cleveland Oswald North South East West

Bridge bidding puzzle: after three hearts opener and three spades reply

In this duplicate style problem South opens with A65 and responds passively while West and North pass. After South holds a4987 and partner bids three spades, decide the correct continuation to maximize contract chances. The solution explains best play and reasoning.

Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature

A compact puzzle style item listing across and down clues for a vocabulary enrichment feature. It includes Swiss geography and culture clues with references to numbers and abbreviations, plus literary and linguistic hints.

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