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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2003
Page
2
Today's forecast shows partly cloudy conditions with isolated morning showers and a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach the 90s. Tomorrow remains partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.
On this date in history many events are noted including V J Day in 1945, Napoleon born in 1769, Oz premiere in 1939, Berlin Wall start in 1961, Woodstock opening in 1969, Nixon wage price rent freeze in 1971, Carlos the Jackal jailed in 1994, and the Omagh bombing in 1998. the Associated Press outlines facts across eras.
Thought for today reflecting on the aging Russian author Alexander Herzen born 1812 died 1870. Across a concise line the mind turns to ideas of liberty literature and reform associated with Herzen.
A historic blackout swept from New York to Detroit and into Canada affecting 50 million people. Power plants shut down in four states. New York and New Jersey declared emergencies while Toronto and Ottawa faced outages. Officials blamed lightning in Niagara Falls region, though US authorities disputed this. Restoration stretched into the evening as authorities urged calm and safety measures.
A massive power outage cut electricity from New York to Vermont and parts of Ontario. Mayor Bloomberg and governors declared emergencies as traffic lights failed, transit halted, and airports lost power. Detroit and Cleveland faced water and flight disruptions, with millions affected.
Lee College administrators report a 10.38 percent funding drop and plan more than $1 million in cuts, including seven faculty and five staff positions. A $186,000 one time salary supplement for 368 full time employees is proposed with no raises. Regents consider hiring PBE Architects for a new student center renovation funded by donations, with costs capped at $500,000, and extend the PeopleSoft support contract for $273,000 while awaiting external auditor bids.
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