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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1972
Page
2
Editorial notes a growing municipal cash crisis as 1970 71 revenue totaled 37.4 billion while expenditures hit 39.1 billion, leaving a 1.7 billion deficit. Property taxes fuel most funds. revenue sharing is debated but critics warn it may delay reforms and rely on federal deficits.
The piece notes Boardwalk remains $400 and Mediterranean Avenue $60 since 1935 with housing costs and rents unchanged, arguing this proves inflation held flat. Edward P. Parker of the game's maker touts the prices as a strong example of price stability, while jokes about strolls on an unimproved Boardwalk and $2,000 hotel costs.
A reflective excerpt quotes Proverbs on restraint and wisdom, urging openness to social shifts. It contrasts silent restraint with wise understanding and labels silence as a sign of intelligence. The passage frames a call to observe evolving society without petty quarrels.
Baytown Sun features editors and managers led by Editor and Publisher with staff including General Manager Assistant Publisher and Editorial Department heads. Paper details list address 1303 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas and subscription rates with carrier and mail options.
John Van Kirk of Kirk Industries alleges that Totomis, a Athens figure and former junta minister, embezzled 80000 dollars from a plan to convert Greek garbage into fertilizer. Totomis later headed Greece’s state bank while Van Kirk faced blocked exit and a failed plant.
Dr Lawrence E Lamb explains common warts are virus infections likely from a papa virus species and usually last about one year. Treatments avoid cutting. doctors often use liquid nitrogen to freeze and remove warts. He also answers questions on sugar and weight loss, advising steady calorie reduction and realistic dieting, with notes on artificial sweeteners as a partial substitute.
Senator George McGovern abandons his loyal McGovernites to seek support from Democratic regulars including Mayor Richard Daley and President Lyndon Johnson. The move follows clashes over Eagleton and the party’s national structure, warning that organized labor and ethnic blocs may not rally to his bid.
The reader vent frames a buyer’s regret over a humidifier purchased last spring that remains uninstalled. They contrast the looming mortgage with the nagging expense, noting the month as the trigger for the bill.
A reader warns against McGovern's radicalism and cites his proposed policies including defense cuts and income tax changes. A second letter argues The Sun misreports Rep Joe Allen on anti busing and urges responsible press coverage and representation.
The text outlines proposals to reduce the age of majority to 18 across jurisdictions and to increase youth participation in all political roles including voters, party workers, and officials. It also advocates encouraging youth election, creating employment programs using government resources, and training and placement.
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