Defense policy clash shows government working, editors say
Excerpts from editorials praise GOP senators John Warner John McCain and Lindsey Graham for pushing amendments to constrain the Pentagon on terror suspects and increase Congress oversight. They argue the dissent demonstrates checks and balances in a republic and responds to waning public support for Bush's war policies.
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Cindy Sheehan urges Bush to grant 10 minute meeting
The mother of Casey Sheehan, killed in Iraq in 2004, vows to stay on the road to President Bush's Texas ranch until he spends 10 minutes with her or she's arrested. Sheehan argues the meeting would honor a fallen son and that the president should spare time for grieving relatives amid 1,900 U.S. deaths.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meeting Details
The editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. each Wednesday and invites community discussions. To schedule, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun welcomes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original and signed with writer’s address and phone for non publication use. Include a photograph with guest columns and limit to one submission per month.
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Modern marriages face changes and timeless questions
George Plagenz notes lively wedding tales from a horse ride to Israel and reflects on arranged marriages versus free choice. He cites rabbi and professor views, warning society risks instability if family bonds erode, while honoring enduring love and faith.
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Today in History August 20 highlights from 1833 to 2005
On this date events include Benjamin Harrison born in North Bend Ohio in 1833. Andrew Johnson declared Civil War over in 1866. German forces occupied Brussels in 1914. Churchill praised the RAF in 1940. Hydrogen bomb test acknowledged in 1953. Johnson signed a large anti poverty measure in 1964. Voyager II launched in 1977. Remnants of a peace delegation returned from Bosnia in 1995. For 2005 a look at this date.
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Baytown records show varied growth and weather notes
In 1950 Baytown saw an autumnal low of 67 degrees with a rise expected the next day. A 1990 De Zavala reunion drew hundreds of former students and staff. By 2000 reports said area growth continued. From 1990 to 1998 Baytown added about 5,000 people, slower than the 13,000 rise in 1970s. In 2004 the Texas Attorney General ruled Mont Belvieu must release Eagle Pointe Golf payroll records to a citizen requester.
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Would Jesus Do in Iraq A Letter to the Editor Critiques Bush
Frank Guy Camp Sr of Liberty City questions President Bush as he aligns with Jesus Christ. He argues the Iraq war contradicts Jesus teachings on love and honesty, cites no WMDs, civilian deaths, and false witness, urging concrete examples of compassion from leadership.
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