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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1977
Page
4
An eccentric piece discusses Paul McCready and pedal flight, weighing future potential versus modern limits. It weighs 14 mile Bakersfield runs, the Guinness record idea, and the notion of powered human flight versus natural limits, noting Bevan Allin’s role and broader societal shifts.
The Baytown Sun lists staff and departments including Publisher Fred Marnberger and Editor Wanda Oftath with roles across Editorial Advertising and Classifieds. The notice covers circulation, subscription rates, and publication policy, noting association with Coastal Publications and the Associated Press while outlining editorial rights and letter policies.
Congress appears to oppose crediting tips toward minimum wage in House and Senate plans. Provisions would raise the base wage from $2.40 toward $2.65 and adjust future costs, while phasing out or reducing tip credits for waiters and bartenders. Critics say tip credits unfairly shift costs to the public, but industry groups warn eliminating tips would cost jobs in food service. The debate ties into broader wage policy and potential economic impacts.
Washington columnist Jack Anderson recounts a proposed plan by Howard Hunt and G Gordon Liddy to discredit him through covert CIA linked schemes. The piece cites Nixon aides and CIA figures, noting surveillance, audits, and talks of hallucinogenic drug experiments as part of efforts to undermine Anderson.
A collage tracks events on September 5 from 144 to the late 1970s. Highlights include American troops reaching German shores in World War II, the 1814 Baltimore defense, the 1869 Prohibition Party formation, Mussolini’s rescue, MacArthur dissolving the Dragon Society, and Mao’s funeral in 1976.
Reverend Schuller describes a move to a new home and how the idea of possibility thinking turns a barren parkway into brick paving. After initial planning, a neighbor’s unexpected help with dirt and a tractor makes the project easy, proving that big ideas meet practical aid.
In a Baytown Sun retro item, Arty Linterman is noted as the new second vice president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs following the annual convention in New Orleans. The piece also mentions Corinne Shaw Collins returning from New York and other local happenings from Sept. 12, 1937 and Sept. 12, 1957.
In a reader questions column Dr Lawrence E Lamb explains vitamins including lecithin capsules do not produce weight loss. focus on balanced diet and calorie deficit. He notes laxatives and water pills are dangerous and ineffective for fat loss. He also endorses regular exercise, advising consistency and gradual progression to protect joints and prevent obesity. a couple riding a daily five miles on a bike can benefit if they maintain the effort.
In the September 12 1777 notice a British force captures New Castle Delaware and mentions Governor Medinly. The fragment notes a dramatic wartime event with names and place, reflecting Revolutionary War tensions.
Short religious notice quoting Ephesians 2 8 to 9 on grace through faith not by works. Encourages reader reflection on salvation as a gift from God.
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