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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2003
Page
3
Washington brief notes the federal funds rate rests at a 45 year low as policymakers prepare for Tuesday meeting. Fed officials will weigh options to adjust rates while assessing impacts on inflation and economic activity.
President Charles Taylor offered a public farewell in Monrovia saying he was the sacrificial lamb to end a U.S backed rebel war. He spoke from his home before handing power to Vice President Moses Blair at noon, as Liberia remains traumatized by fourteen years of conflict.
Rep Vicki Truitt of Keller criticizes lengthy ballots and costs amid election reform aims. She points to Bexar County confusion over two page ballots and notes misinformation about Proposition 8. HB 1476 would list unopposed declared elected candidates after contested races.
Gov. Rick Perry vetoed House Bill 1344 during the 78th Legislature session, blocking enabling legislation for a Prop 18 style measure that would let local subdivisions certify sole candidates for offices with no write-ins. Proponents cite ballot cost savings. opponents warn it reduces candidate visibility and voter information. Rep. Carlos Uresti and Sen. Leticia Van de Putte co sponsored. critique centers on fairness to judges and statewide offices. Representative Wayne Smith comments on voter awareness versus government efficiency.
Basra residents furious over fuel and electricity cuts clash with British troops on Sunday. A demonstrator and a guard are dead, while four U.S. soldiers and a journalist are wounded in broader attacks. Coalition forces seek to stabilize Basra with gas turbines and regulated fuel distribution.
A Sunday 4:45pm crash at the Decker Drive Wade Road intersection backed up traffic. The Toyota Corolla driver was cited for failure to yield right of way after a Ford Explorer had the right of way. A passenger received a minor in possession of alcohol citation while the driver was not intoxicated.
A five year old boy remains in critical condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital after being struck by a car in the 300 block of Holly Drive Saturday at 11 40 am. Police say he was riding a two wheel scooter in the street. the driver stopped and rendered aid and no citations have been issued.
A 36 year old Baytown man was arrested after chasing his wife and 15 year old daughter from their Rosewood Drive home at 3:55 am He was intoxicated and blocked from driving then chased them with a knife no injuries reported Also a 12 year old had wallet stolen at a grocery store after 6:12 pm Saturday containing about 70 The Baytown Police logged 154 calls from 6 am Saturday to 6 am Sunday including 13 alarms two assaults two auto thefts three burglaries four criminal mischief nine disturbances two forgery two shots fired eight thefts three major accidents and 12 minor accidents Crime Stoppers offers tips via 281-427-TIPS
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