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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1968
Page
6
An editorial notes even halving deaths from major causes would yield 3 to 5 extra years for different groups, with heart disease giving the largest lift. Halving cancer deaths adds about a half to 1.25 years, accidents more than six months at birth but little later. Total gain remains under 9 years, stressing quality over length of life.
New Zealand researchers propose wool as a high protein food source for future meals and report laboratory animals surviving on a gritty fiber protein mix. If wool becomes common, major wool producers may reap the economic benefits while nations with livestock resources could face shifts in grocery costs.
A Baytown Sun letter from Mrs. R L Sanders and Mrs. J H Daniels defends Citizens for Better Schools amid criticism, defending four Craigmont residents who picketed Stallworth Stadium and urging continued civic engagement for education improvements in the Baytown area. The piece notes Lee College ties and calls for ongoing citizen involvement despite election outcomes.
The Baytown Sun prints its masthead listing editors publishers and staff roles including Fred Hartman editor and publisher Bill Hartman as editor and publisher and John Wadley general manager. The piece notes publication details, address, and subscription rates along with Associated Press affiliation.
Oswald and James Jacoby discuss card play strategies in a bridge column. They compare ideals of taking winners now versus delaying to maximize future strength and examine a sample four no trump hand with ducking, finesses, and dummy play.
South holds K94 in spades with Q52 and H43. West North East South opens 2 hearts and passes. Partner bids forcing. If you bid three spades aiming for a slam later, partner rebids four spades. What is your next move tomorrow.
PAUL HARVEY surveys how young Americans bear the cost of the Vietnam War and the political stalemate. He argues youths feel frustrated as Washington debates peace talks while enemy supply and harbor facilities grow, urging readers to acknowledge youth anger and the political failure shaping their future.
Washington column details a House ethics inquiry into ghost voting by Rep. Bob Wilson and a Ford lease via the Republican Campaign Committee. It notes conflicting accounts, clerical errors, and possible ethics-code violations while outlining a broader push by women’s groups for congressional reforms.
A 13 year old glue sniffer case in Waukegan prompted a city ordinance requiring buyers to sign a register with monthly police checks. The measure aims to curb glue sniffing by warning youths in unemotional terms. Public cooperation aided enforcement. few cases emerged. The column also answers a reader on cigarette addiction, noting nicotine can hook psychologically and physically and urging early quitting. Dr Wayne Brandstadt advises that sincerity and health hazards influence success.
Mike Lonsford surveys American political folklore from Mugwumps to Know Nothings to Bull Moose and beyond. He notes a dip in political humor this year while lampooning candidates with joking slogans and quirky monikers. The piece closes with Shakespearean quips and mock political signs.
The NEA feature puzzle lists clues for enrich your vocabulary with across and down entries. Answers cover common terms from age to zephyr, legal terms, plant names, and geographic references, weaving a broad word game across varied hints.
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