Cheers and Jeers: Shoes for Iraqi children and community tributes
The Baytown Sun notes a shoe drive for Iraqi children in memory of Pfc. Wesley Riggs, a Barbers Hill graduate killed in Iraq. Since Aug 16, 2003, 300 pairs have been collected across Bays, New Caney, and Katy led by Gayle McDermott and Lenece Peters. Also highlighted are Gene Washington’s Hall of Fame induction and Baytown Little Theater’s 45th season opening Brigadoon. Readers are invited to submit their own cheers and jeers.
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Iraq War ReflectionsUrging Exit From a Prolonged Conflict
Arkansas Democrat Gazette columnist Gene Lyons argues for immediate U S withdrawal from Iraq. He critiques Bush administration bungling, notes no clear exit plan, warns of Iran gains and potential civil war, and cites insurgent resilience and miscalculations by officials and pundits. Lyons urges a sane, rapid end to U S involvement.
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meeting Details
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Notable events on August 1 through history
Timeline highlights include the 1790 census completion in the United States, Hallidie’s 1873 cable car test in San Francisco, Colorado’s 1876 statehood, Sino Japanese War events, 1936 Berlin Olympics, Warsaw uprising of 1944, Fulbright and AEC creation in 1946, NORAD formation in 1957, Whitman Texas shooting in 1966, MTV debut in 1981, CBS and Capital Cities deals in 1990, a Kosovo war crime sentence in 5 years, and terrorism alerts in 2001.
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Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public-interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, and include a non-publishing address and phone. One submission per month. editing possible. right to refuse publication reserved. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytownsun.com.
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Frist’s Stem Cell Stance Draws Debate in Tennessee
Respondent condemns Senator Bill Frist of Tennessee for backing legislation to expand federal financing of embryonic stem cell research. They argue life begins at conception and adult stem cell research already shows real medical progress, while embryonic efforts remain illusory and waste funds. They urge protection of innocent human life and invoke founding principles.
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Defining GOP in Modern Terms and Texas Politics
Opinion by Peter Stern arguing the GOP has shifted from Eisenhower era restraint to power driven politics. Praises Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn and advocates government leadership with moderation. Suggests Texas elect Strayhorn or “One Tough Grandma” to restore democratic balance.
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