Help Your Neighbors New Orleans Katrina Relief Appeal
Baytown Sun editorial urges readers to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund after Hurricane Katrina. It notes shelters in Baytown and Mont Belieu sheltering evacuees, stresses Red Cross volunteers and non-government status, and provides donation avenues. It closes by reminding readers that disaster relief serves all neighbors.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Welcomes Community Visits
The Baytown Sun invites community members to visit its editorial board meetings held weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Appointments are arranged through Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302, with board members including Wanda Garner Cash, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Today in History highlights Aug 30 events and figures
On August 30 across history notable events include Ty Cobb's major league debut in 1905 with the Detroit Tigers, Cleopatra's death in 30 B C, the Second Battle of Bull Run in 1862, MacArthur in Japan in 1945, the Hot Line link in 1963, Thurgood Marshall’s confirmation in 1967, Guion Bluford’s spaceflight in 1983, the 1997 Paris car crash deaths of Diana Fayed and Henri Paul, and Bush's 2004 remarks on terrorism stakes.
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Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Include writer’s address and non publication phone, a monthly submission limit, and note submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522 or fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytownsun com.
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Record of personal viewpoint and political memories
Exercising First Amendment rights the author rejects name calling with Mr Burkett and defends record keeping. The text contrasts a child’s positive view with a negative adult view and reflects on joining the Republican Party. It ends by warning of national tragedy and memory loss tied to 9 11 01.
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Denouncing Cindy Sheehan in a Baytown letter
A Baytown Sun letter recounts a candlelight vigil for Cindy Sheehan and notes her meeting with President Bush in 2004. The writer contrasts Sheehan’s past praise with a later harsh critique of the Bush administration and quotes heated language from a San Francisco rally.
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Baytown Drivers Urged to Pull Together and Use Blinkers
Nicki Hirt vented about rude Baytown drivers and traffic habits. She cites improper blinker use, red light violations, and dangerous lane changes near I 10 overpass. She calls for stricter police presence, orderly parking, proper lane adherence, and courteous driving across the city.
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Baytown History Snapshots Highlight 1950s to 1990s
A brief look at Baytown milestones: H E Brunson joins the Equalization Board in 1950, a No Tax Increase stance by a theater owner, Labor Day 1952 ushers in Gulf Freeway commuters to Galveston, ambulance base fees rise from 25 to 35 in 1975, and 1990 Census records Baytown population at 63,043 with an uptick of 6,000.
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Balanced Budget Skepticism From Ron Paul on Spending
Ron Paul argues against hopeful five year budget balancing and warns Congress will not keep spending promises. He likens Congress to a drunk and the public to a battered wife, urging real cuts and constitutional limits to government functions. He cites Texas 14th district including Chambers County.
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