West Germany strides forward with Brandt coalition
Editorial notes West Germany’s new Bundestag will likely confirm Willy Brandt's Social Democrats and the Free Democrats. It argues the real test is transferring power peacefully, marking a crucial step beyond the fragile democracy of the past. The piece contrasts Bonn’s progress with Weimar’s failure and warns against complacency.
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Ludwig Erhard
Kurt Kiesinger
Christian Democratic
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Bonn
Weimar Republic
Weimar
Can Of Worms Tax Plan Sparks Withholding Debate
The Treasury Department backs a Senate Finance proposal letting part year workers with income under $990 for single filers avoid withholding. Such workers would file a declaration with employers to show they expect no federal income tax and owed none in the prior year.
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Treasury Department
Senate Finance Committee
Letter to Editor honors Blair Mann with Baytown plaque
The writer recalls former police chief Blair Mann from 1959 and praises his generosity. At a Policeman's Ball in La Port he presented a plaque naming Jesse Cole an honorary member of the Baytown Police Association dated Oct 24, 1964.
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Well Child Advice and Letters From Baytown Readers
Medical Q A discusses infant motor development and varied surfaces to prevent pigeon toes and awkward gait. Readers share concerns on noisy breathing in infants and habitual head nodding, with guidance to monitor and consult a neurologist if needed. Individual letters thank Baytown Sun staff for church news coverage and community service.
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Baytown
Leon Brown
Curtis L. Pace
P. Q
Nixon Vietnam stance tied to Latin America upheavals
Baytown Sun columnist Paul Harvey argues that military coups in Peru Panama Brazil and now Bolivia reflect a broader pattern of overthrowing elected governments. He questions U.S. consistency under the Monroe Doctrine and urges Congress to force a vote on Vietnam withdrawal, noting Sen. Goodell’s bill to pull out by December 1, 1970 and defund further fighting. He cites Colossians 2 8 as a Bible verse cautioning against deceptive philosophy.
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Small Co Op Faces Pressure From Big Power Firms
Washington dispatch reports a Louisiana Electric Cooperative, after beating back five major firms, faces fresh pressure from the Nixon administration and two U S senators to compromise on lines and financing. REA Administrator David Hamil, under Senate urging, warned against proceeding with the loan, while firms argue the co op is uneconomical, risking a broader conflict over public power versus private utilities. The episode mirrors prior battles with lenders and antitrust scrutiny amid national debates on public versus private power.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Nixon
Louisiana
David Hamil
Hamil
Spessard Holland
D-Flag
REA
Appropriations Committee
Indiana
Louisiana Co-Op
Eisenhower
Little Co-Op
Co Op
Empire Builders
Glenn Richard
Gulf States Utilities
Beaumont
Texas
Justice Department
Louisiana Electric Cooperative
Ellender
Co-Op
Everett Weitzell
Sen
Holand
Weitzell
Harris
Baytown Sun masthead and publication details
The Baytown Sun announces editorial and advertising staff roles including editor publisher and general manager positions. It lists office address 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas and P O Box 90 77520 plus subscription rates and mail policies under the Associated Press.
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Preston Pendergrass
Vereyseee
Johnella Boynton
Corrie Laughlin
Baytown
Texas
Baytown Sun, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Pwight Moody
Slam bid choice in Spingold finale shows luck factor
In a Spingold final, Vic Mitchell’s 19 points and four hearts contract lead Sam Stayman to four hearts while Vic’s four diamonds signal readiness for a slam. Four spades at the other table cost 470 points and 16 IMPs, illustrating how luck influences dual contracts and bidding messages.
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Sam Stayman
Vic Mitchell
New York
Vic
Sam
Dallas
Bridge bidding puzzle: what to do after partner’s jump to three diamonds
In a deal where West North East South open with one and rebid sequence leads to three diamonds, South holds AK875 VA2 ¢KQ4 BIBS3. With partner’s three diamonds, pass is advisable unless partner is a ready underbidder. Five diamonds unlikely. you risk being too high at four.
Birdlite Across and Down Word Puzzle
A crossword style puzzle with clues for across and down entries ranging from small horses to Scottish musical congress, including terms like seaports, organ of smell, heavy blow, and Hindu rabe, inviting solution of interconnected word entries.
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India
Seaports
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