Ashamed of Democrats letters to the editor
Mark Dolecki of Baytown argues that Democrats under Kennedy and Johnson supported no Civil Rights Act and claims the 1964 Act was passed mainly by Republicans. He mocks fact checkers, denounces abortion, and attacks several political figures while calling for serious discussion and national unity.
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Informed reply targets Garry Van Trease over Trump stance
A reader accuses a journalist of leftist bias and misinformation. They attack Democratic figures including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and criticize coverage of alleged infanticide while urging contact with CNN for work as a journalist.
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Political flea powder and civility in politics
A reflective letter criticizes vitriol in political discourse since 2017. It notes few women participate, cites confirmation bias and ad hominem attacks, and compares lawmakers to unsavory company. The piece ends with a call to douse ourselves with political flea powder.
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Teaching etiquette to cave dwellers by John Martin
Retired teacher John Martin reflects on manners for his children from basic table habits to showing appreciation. He cites examples like removing hats in church holding doors and proper utensil use. He notes some progress with Granddad’s checks as incentive and welcomes practical tips for polite family dining and conversation.
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Nurture Nature Festival and Easter Events In Baytown Area
The Baytown Nature Center hosts the Nurture Nature Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with a touch tank, archery, wildlife, tree giveaway, and a free shuttle from West Town Shopping Center. Baytown and Mont Belvieu Easter Egg Hunts begin at 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. respectively, with additional weekend activities including a Jazz Lee College concert, a Craft Show, and the Art League's events.
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On This Date in History Lee Surrenders at Appomattox
A 1865 surrender ends the Civil War as Confederate Gen Robert E Lee capitulates to Union Gen Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. The note also recalls 1942 Bataan Death March and 1959 NASA seven astronauts lineup.
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