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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2003
Page
2
Today forecasts partly cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs near the mid 90s, with light variable winds turning southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow remains partly cloudy with a slight shower chance, highs in the mid 90s, and a 20 percent rain probability.
Baytown City Council unanimously voted to place Baytown Municipal Court Judge Larry Bailey on paid administrative leave while a sexual harassment claim is investigated. The suspension lasts until further city notice or Jan 31 2004, Bailey’s term end, with him retaining authority and title but performing duties away from court facilities. A temporary municipal judge and assistant judge will stand in during the leave.
Highlights include the 1812 USS Constitution victory over Guerriere near Nova Scotia, the 1848 California gold report, Amos and Andy debut in 1929, Hitler’s 1934 plebiscite, the 1942 Dieppe raid losses, 1955 Northeast floods, Powers trial in 1960, the Cyprus embassy shooting in 1974, Ford’s 1976 nomination, Groucho Marx’s 1977 death, 1991 Gorbachev power removal, and the 2003 note on Dr. George Tiller’s 2009 attack aftermath.
The Old River Winfree Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual barbecue and auction at the Old River Winfree Community Building on North FM 565. Tickets cost 5 dollars and include a chicken quarter sausage bread and vegetables with desserts and drinks extra. Volunteers begin serving at 2 am and run until 2 30 pm. The auction starts around noon and all proceeds benefit the fire department and its operations.
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