West German vote leaves Schmidt clinging to coalition
Helmut Schmidt and his Social Democrats face a slim Bundestag majority as Helmut Kohl’s Christian Democrats gain ground in West Germany. Kohl may have won a conservative backlash influence, but Schmidt could still hold power only through a parliamentary coalition with the Free Democrats. Schmidt must adjust policies to revive public support amid a fragile government and a lingering welfare state debate.
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Helmut
Kohl
Christian Democrats
Helmut Schmidt
Social Democrats
Free Democrats
Schmidt
Bundestag
West Germany
Lesson in Gaining by Losing Raises funds for Care
The Diet Workshop Lose-A-Thon in which over 1,000 participants shed 40,423 pounds raised a $60,000 check for Care. John Williams of Rochester, NY, sold his pounds for a record $45.56 each, turning weight loss into charity for starving children served by the international relief agency.
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John Williams
Rochester
N.Y
Diet Workshop
International Relief Agency
Little Girl Leads City In Street Name Choice
From the Baytown Sun files dated Oct 18 1936 a 10 year old letter prompts action to rename a road near James Bowie Elementary to Bowie Drive. The piece notes community events including homecoming tributes and a town rally with candidates and local figures.
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Baytown Sun
Robert E. Lee
M. Ardella Grant
Herbert Duke
W. F Muller
REL
Kiwanis
Carver Panthers
Tri- Cities
Carver
Houston
Baytown Republicans
Tower
Leslie Wiggins
Thad Hutcheson
U. S. Senate
James Leroy Foley
Humble
Baytown
Burns
Fort Worth
Jan Foley
Miss Foley
Andrew Foley
Brenda Sue Carney
Charles Carney
the Sun
James Bowie
Bowie Drive
Preston Pendergrass
Lynn Sylvester
Stephens College
Martha Jones
Eisenhower
Ozone Confusion Sparks Calls for Clear Science
Readers question whether ozone harms or helps health and why aerosol cans are restricted. They seek a definitive, plain explanation of ozone, its formulas, and policy claims about indoor air and outdoor pollution in Houston.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Houston
D’eva Luthringer
the Sun
Readers' Views on Pirabulous Phone Mart Ads
A letter questions General Telephone spending on full page ads for a new store. The writer criticizes advertising costs and installation fees, urging reliability in phones and lower charges.
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Pirabulous Phone Mart
General Telephone
Pet Problems Plague Every Neighborhood
Column reflecting on pet ownership responsibility and neighborly disputes over dogs. Addresses dog bites, pet shootings, dumping, and the burden on families while urging owners to care for animals and consider their impact on others.
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D'Eva Luthringer
West
Texas
Understanding Multiple Myeloma and Patient Outlook
Dear reader letter explains multiple myeloma as a cancer with variable prognosis. It notes bone destruction, anemia, possible remissions, and treatment options including chemotherapy and radiation. Emphasizes fluids to prevent kidney complications, infection avoidance, and that end stages arise from bleeding, kidney failure, or infection.
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DR. Lamb
Carter Says Social Security Must Be Protected and Strengthened
Carter urges protecting the Social Security Trust Fund and proposes indexing earnings to wages and a gradual increase in the tax base. He argues against soaking workers and favors a progressive approach rather than broad tax hikes to balance long term funding.
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Sam
Sweet
Fort Wayne
Congress
Ford
Baytown Sun Editorial Leadership and Staff
The Baytown Sun listing names Leon Brown editor and publisher John Wadley editor and publisher ceoreneonvey general manager Fred Hornberger assistant to publisher Fred Hartman editor and publisher 1950 1974 chaired Southern Newspapers Inc Preston Pendergrass Jim Finney Wanda Orton executive editor managing editor associates and advertising department staff
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Leon Brown
John Wadley
Fred Hornberger
Fred Hartman
Southern Newspapers, Inc
Edict of Nantes Revoked Sparks Huguenot Migration
In 1685 Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes, intensifying persecution of Huguenots and driving waves of refugees toward the American colonies, where merchants, craftsmen, and settlers sought new opportunities amid upheaval.
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Ameri
Bible Verse and Notes in Baytown Sun
A Baytown Texas newspaper snippet lists Hebrews 9 27 and names Kerry Winten Retail Manager and Pat Staples Classified Manager. It notes second class matter status at Baytown Post Office and provides publication address, rates, and copyright boilerplate from The Baytown Sun.
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Kerry Winten
Pat Staples
Baytown
Texas
Coastal Publications
Associated Press
Baytown Sun
Sun
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J. F. Tharp
Central Baptist Church
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Great Britain
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Baltimore
Slapout Gully
Holland Page Construction Co
Hugh May
Highlands
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Ally Kennedy
Mary Margaret Cox
Earlie Jones
Bille Yma Dudiey
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