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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1968
Page
4
Editorial critiques George Wallace for proposing abolition of lifetime federal judge tenure and mandatory reconfirmations every eight years. It contrasts his view with Senate concerns about absenteeism and explains the broader issue of growing executive power and congressional malaise.
A Baytown reader urges support for a school board seat to advance special education after years of work by parents, while another letter backs incumbents over reformers amid a $7.7 million capital program. A mobile home owner denounces a parking permit ordinance, arguing it duplicative, poorly notified, and potentially precedent-setting for annual inspections.
The Baytown Sun studio lists staff including editors John Wadley Beulah Mae Jackson and Paul Putman with EB Pritchett as editor and publisher and Dwight Moody as managing editor. The paper is published afternoons Monday through Friday and Sundays by The Baytown Sun Inc at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with a Baytown post office designation and rates listed for subscriptions.
In 1956 Floyd Patterson knocked out Archie Moore in the fifth round to win the heavyweight title becoming the youngest champion at age twenty one. Eggs symbolize fertility and resurrection linked to Easter celebrations.
AP analyst notes the ongoing rate dispute among Chase Manhattan and First City Bank, with Bank of America as the largest holder of corporate deposits. The piece traces 1967 parallels, explores prestige versus assets, and questions the timing of a rate cut amid strong loan demand and bank competition.
Rep. Bob Wilson of San Diego faced sharp scrutiny as records showed him voting from California while the House-roll calls listed him present in Washington. The episode, tied to fundraising and party power, prompted calls for ethics action and highlighted gaps in tallying and accountability.
The article discusses IQ testing origins with Alfred Binet, its aims to measure inherent mental capabilities, and the flaws of relying on IQ as a predictor. It notes test performance can be affected by boredom, confidence, or illness and that tests may mislead when repeated. Modern psychology recognizes multiple intelligenes facets requiring specific tests. It emphasizes focusing on a child Frankie rather than comparing to others and invites reader questions for future columns.
Bridge Tips explains a 13 trick lay down by South with a 3-3 break in majors and precise card counts. Through careful plays and finesses South secures the 13th trick, forcing an origin of squeezed positions and counting to avoid loss.
In a four spades contract after partner opener and bidding sequence West North East South 2h Pass 3a Pass th Pass, South holds AK 94 WA7554 ONI2 Bt3 and must decide the next move. The partner’s cooperating bid appears weak. do you pass, bid four clubs, or choose another action. Tomorrow’s answer will clarify the best line.
A word list style crossword style feature titled Enrich Your Vocabulary with NEA. Clues cover birds of prey creche miltary cap and more with entries spanning across and down. Readers solve to reveal a themed vocabulary set and enjoy language challenges.
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