Local woman to receive Distinguished Member of the Society award
The American Cancer Society Texas division will honor Julie DeTorre on Sept. 30 for founding and leading Baytown Relay for Life and serving as president of the Baytown Unit Board. Other notices highlight Goose Creek Special Olympics awards, Lee College scholarships funded by the Class of 1954, and community volunteer Mary Martin’s service in Barrett Station.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Schedules Weekly meetings
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites community members to discuss local issues. Appointments may be made by contacting Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Named members include Wanda Gamer Cash, David Bicom, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Submissions Guidelines For The Baytown Sun Letters
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Include writer signature, a nonpublication address and phone, one submission per month, and note that edits may occur. Submissions to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, fax 281 427 1880, or email sunnews baytownsun com.
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Bush campaign plays not to lose in heated race
The piece argues President Bush runs a cautious campaign avoiding hard questions, staging invite-only events, and dodging national press. It contrasts Bush’s approach with Kerry Edwards rallies drawing large crowds and notes media scrutiny of Kerry’s positions and Cheney’s radio remarks. Lyons is cited as a columnist with contact info.
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Today in History highlights Aug 23 2004 events
On August 23 1914 Japan declared war on Germany in World War I. Other noted events include Louis XVI born in 1754 Valentino dying in 1926 Sacco and Vanzetti execution in 1927 Dukakis vindication in 1977 Germany and the Soviet Union pact in 1939 Antonescu dismissed in 1944 Hammerstein II death in 1960 Agnew nomination in 1972 Godunov defection in 1979 Gemayel elected in 1982 Hawkins shooting in 1989 Clinton anti crime debate 1999 and the Dow at a record high in 1999 plus Berlin’s revival in 2000.
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Bashir Gemayel
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Asbestos deception sparks calls for reform
San Diego Union Tribune columnist Joseph Perkins highlights an Academic Radiology study showing independent doctors found under 5 percent of X-rays indicating asbestos damage while testifying physicians claimed 96 percent. He cites 730000 claims and costs rising from 1 billion in 1982 to 70 billion in 2002, urging scrutiny of trials and testimony.
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Baytown Council Advances Plans for Municipal Plant Survey
In 1938 Goose Creek city commissioners voted unanimously to hire an engineering firm to survey, draft plans and specifications for a municipal light and power plant. In 1944 Harris County Water and Improvement District 7 formation vote moved slowly with 29 in favor and 6 against by noon. In 1952 Baytown Council approved a 2560 donation to San Jacinto Methodist Hospital despite claims the hospital was financially stable and funds could be used elsewhere. In 2002 Municipal Services Center and Baytown Fire Department staff crowded City Hall seeking raises from City Council.
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Baytown
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
J.A. Ward
Municipal Services Center
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