Warrior women who helped win liberty and the long road to equality
A compact account traces women's WWII service and postwar backlash, noting President Truman's 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act, plus the revolutionary story of Deborah Sampson who posed as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War and earned an honorable discharge. JoAn Martin signs off.
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Baytown Sun top-10 week includes house fire and Cavazos stories
Goose Creek CISD highlights five of the week’s most-read articles while diversifying beyond protests. The most-read piece covers a Baytown home fire, followed by Cavazos payoff questions and nearly $550K. Additional items include local tragedy, GCISD finance, and a waterpark arrest.
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Goose Creek education goals spark buyout debate
Raymond Van Buskirk argues half a million dollars to buy out the GC schools superintendent is justified only if it improves student preparedness. He cites bond issue aims, large reserves, and meeting standards, urging higher goals aligned with NAEP outcomes and college or career readiness while boosting parental involvement. Baytown resident.
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Davis campaign gains groove in Texas governor race
Fort Worth state senator Davis, after months of a wandering message, gains focus on rape victims with new campaign manager Chris Turner. She faces Greg Abbott who highlights past cases as attorney general, while Davis emphasizes unexamined rape kits and faster processing to energize female voters amid a historically Democratic-leaning Texas climate.
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August 19 2014 Today in History highlights
On this date in history several events are noted. The 1812 battle of USS Constitution against HMS Guerriere earned the nickname Old Ironsides. Other entries include British landings at Benedict Maryland in 1814, Irving Berlin musical in 1918, Beatles U S tour in 1964, a 1974 embassy shooting in Nicosia, and Ford securing the 1976 Republican nomination.
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