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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1969
Page
4
Editorial warns that fraudulent use of credit cards costs American firms and customers at least 20 million dollars yearly. It notes 16 000 fraud cases in oil companies, argues for better consumer precautions, and explains that lost cards remain usable until reported while urging registered mail to report losses.
A major home power tool company announces the lowest portable drill prices in its 59 year history. Drills are lighter, more compact and more powerful, costing less than half of the 1946 model in today’s dollars. American makers lead the market as foreign rivals fail to compete without tariffs or quotas.
A high school senior asks for dental school advice and scholarships. The reply notes two to four years of pre dental education, the dental aptitude exam, and that 50 US colleges vary in focus. It suggests checking American Dental Association for catalogs, costs, internships, and scholarships. Specialties should wait until after general dental training.
A collection of trivia items answering questions on historical figures and facts. Mentions John Willis Menard as a 1866 congressman elect, Captain Joseph T. O Callahan and the USS O Callahan named for him, and reasons Islamic art avoids living beings. Includes a perch length of five and seven tenths yards.
Timely quotes advocate militant union tactics in education and aggressive antitrust rhetoric against organized crime. Richard Hixson calls for school shutdowns and vocal campus pressure, while John Mitchell hints at antitrust suits targeting Mafia-linked firms and assets.
A Baytown Sun column recounts a Arizona mountain retreat away from crises. The writer muses on privacy, cowboy culture, and the contrast between rugged nature and urban noise, hoping readers glimpse the world from elevated, calmer vantage points.
In a Washington column, Pearson deplores the rush to condemn Justice Fortas amid criticism over his former firm’s ties and past cases. He defends Fortas’s broader record including protracted battles defending individuals such as Dorothy Bailey and Owen Lattimore, noting earlier public support from President Nixon.
A Bible verse urges believers to endure all things for the elect so they may obtain the salvation in Christ Jesus and eternal glory. The quote from 2 Timothy 2 10 emphasizes steadfast faith and divine reward for enduring persecution and hardship.
The Baytown Sun Inc lists editorial and advertising staff including editor publisher and managing editors, with office details at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas and mailing P O Box 90 77520. It notes second class matter status, publication schedule afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays, and carrier and mail subscription rates. Also lists representation by Texas Newspaper Representatives and Associated Press membership.
In a two no trump auction North aimed for a seven or better slam. South after a spade lead counted 11 top tricks and planned to cash all suits. West showed diamonds early on, East kept three diamonds, and South misfired trying to arrange a safe squeeze instead of a simple throw to East.
The bidding sequence shows a partner open one heart and strong interest in a slam. With knowledge of the hand distribution and partner’s strength, the recommended response is to bid six hearts or five spades, signaling readiness for a slam and guiding partner toward a decisive contract.
A word puzzle listing clues for names, titles, and terms across and down, including references to persona names like Horne and Arden, various nautical, fashion, and linguistic items, and ending with miscellaneous old world and geographic hints.
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