Where Have All the Flowers Gone in Modern Politics
Mike Gunning, staff reporter for The Sun, reflects on political cynicism and the decline of issue based campaigns. He recalls his youth, voting choices, and the difficulty of finding candidates who focus on real solutions amid mudslinging, urging wiser lessons for his son and readers.
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Today in History and Birthdays for August 1
Today marks the 214th day of 2012 and the 43rd day of summer with events such as Britain abolishing slavery in 1834 and Colorado entering the Union in 1876. Notable birthdays include Herman Melville and Jason Momoa, among others.
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Mississippi River
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Francis Scott Key
Herman Melville
Dom DeLuise
Yves Saint Laurent
Baytown History Quiz Answers Summary
Baytown’s early leaders include Eddie Cleveland as first mayor post consolidation. Roseland Park opened in 1949 with Baytown’s first municipal pool. Bergeron was named for Rufus Bergeron. Tabbs Bay was formerly Baker Bay. Burnet Bay was once Bay of St. Marys. G Winnie Brown was Sterling High’s first principal. The Tipica Orchestra consisted of Baytown’s Hispanic girls. Lee College began in 1934. Joe Tex was mentored by Mattyebelle Durkee. The Cinema Guild showed foreign films at Bay Theater in the early 1950s. The Independence Flag credited Lynchburg Volunteers and William Scott. Cedar Bayou’s Christian Smith settled Baytown area. Precinct 2 Commissioner when the Morgan’s Point ferry started was Charlie Massey. Civic Music Association brought artists such as Beverly Sills. Renee Zellweger lived in Baytown and attended Stephen F. Austin Elementary. Zellweger family later moved to Katy. Wanda Orton is a former Sun editor.
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Ashbel Smith
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Joe Arrington
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Christian Smith
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Katy
Wanda Orton
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Baytown Sun delivery and redelivery contact hours
The notice instructs readers to expect the Baytown Sun by early morning on Tue through Fri and Sunday, with redelivery calls to (281) 425-8066 by specific times. It lists circulation department hours Tue to Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and credits JANIE GRAY as Editor/Publisher.
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