Separation of church and state sparks reader debate
A Baytown reader argues against religious displays in public spaces and against prayer in schools. The letter defends individual belief while urging government neutrality, noting diverse faiths and the impact of public religious symbols. The speaker cites personal experiences and cites historical cases to illustrate concerns about coercion and offense.
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God
Tom Oliva
Humble
Acuna
Houston
Debra Schots
Pasadena
Leopold/Loeb
America
Oliva
Linda Horton
Baytown Sun editorial urges community led progress
The Baytown Sun editorial calls for a shift in self perception to boost economic development. It highlights a commissioned report finding strengths outweigh weaknesses, urges broad participation, and outlines a city wide blueprint to improve quality of life and attract newcomers.
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Baytown
West Chambers
Interstate 10
Fred Hartman
Abraham Lincoln
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meets Weekly at 2 P M
The Baytown Sun invites community members to discuss issues with the editorial board at 2 P M each Wednesday. To arrange an appointment, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302. Board members include Wanda Gamer Cash David Bloom Joseph Lohan Dee Anne Navarre Jim Finley and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Gamer Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
Baytown Sun invites public 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, signed, include an non publishing address and phone, and may be edited. Limit one submission per month. the paper reserves the right to refuse publication.
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the Sun
Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
The
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Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Community Calls for Action Against Alcohol Abuse in Mont Belvieu
Doug Williams of Mont Belvieu writes to oppose alcohol sales and a private club permit at Iguana Joe's restaurant. He cites past local bans, TACB sting results, and rising alcohol related harms, urging a boycott and community consistency to restore a family oriented atmosphere. He notes available dining alternatives and invites letters of protest to Iguana Joe's owners.
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Barbers Hill
Mont Belvieu
Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission
Chambers County
Iguana Joe's
On This Day in History for August 22 2004
Highlights include George III declaring rebellion in 1775 and Richard II’s death in 1485. Other events cover John Fitch steamboat demonstration in 1787, U S annexation of New Mexico in 1846, America's Cup win in 1851, Roosevelt driving a car in 1902, Mona Lisa theft reported in 1911, Eisenhower Nixon nomination in 1956, Kenyatta’s death in 1978, Huey P. Newton’s death in 1989, and Zedillo’s 2000 victory declaration amid contested results.
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Britain
George III
England
Richard II
Bosworth Field
John Fitch
Delaware River
Continental Congress
United States
New Mexico
America
Theodore Roosevelt
U.S
Hartford
Conn
Deng Xiaoping
Sichuan
Paris
Leonardo da Vinci
Louvre
Italy
Eisenhower
Nixon
Republican National Convention
San Francisco
Jomo Kenyatta
Kenya
Daniel Arap Moi
Black Panther
Huey P. Newton
Oakland
Baytown History Notes 1938 1944 1952 2002 2003
A quick look at Baytown milestones across decades shows a refinery accident in 1938 with 50 000 dollars damage, a 1944 water district formation vote, a 1952 Baytown Fair livestock premium, a 2002 move to end volunteer support at the Baytown Animal Shelter, and a 2003 Lee College budget cut to 33.8 million for 2004, down from 34.6 million.
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Stanavo Aviation-Gas
Battery P
Baytown
Harris County Water and Improvement District 7
East Baytown
Baytown Fair
Animal Control] Advisory Board
Baytown Animal Shelter
Baytown Animals
Lee College Board of Regents
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DuPont
Bill Clinton
Reagan
Exxon Mobil
Goose Creek
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