Baytown man who survived USS Indianapolis speaks of sharks
Baytown resident Lindsey Wilcox survived the 1945 sinking of the USS Indianapolis after two Japanese torpedoes. He recalled sharks pulling him under on day four, narrowly escaping death as the ship went down and crew fought to stay alive on rafts and nets before rescue on August 3, 1945.
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View: Baytown shelter under scrutiny amid humane concerns
Uproar over the Baytown animal shelter follows a police investigation triggered by a former employee's accusations of inhumane practices. The case is with the district attorney as a city advisory committee reviews validity and potential changes. Euthanasia remains a regular reality for many shelters.
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Today in History Highlights and Key Events
Forty two entries cover moments from 1776 signing of the Declaration to the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin events. Notable items include Wild Bill Hickok shot in Deadwood in 1876, Lincoln cents replacing Indian Head pennies in 1909, Einstein urging atomic research in 1939, PT-109 sinking with Kennedy aboard, and the Hatch Act and Gulf of Tonkin Resolution shaping policy. Thought for Today emphasizes ideas driving action.
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Catching The Cancer Volume 2 A personal cancer note
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Sun, recounts his prostate cancer diagnosis after a prior battle with squamous cell carcinoma. He reflects on past surgeries, medical staff, and the hope of upcoming radiation at Altus Cancer Center, while expressing gratitude for his wife Margie and support network.
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