Texanism and online politics stir fierce emails in 2012
Arkansas Democrat Gazette columnist Gene Lyons writes about hostile emails and threats tied to criticism of a Texan political figure. He notes the role of anonymity, online immediacy, and fears in driving crude taunts, while contrasting Texas pride with economic and policy facts from the Obama Recovery Act and state unemployment trends. Lyons reflects on Texas towns he knows and the broader tone of public discourse. He cites personal experience and invites readers to email him.
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Florida
U.S. Mail
Bill Clinton
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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St. Martin's Press
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Yahoo.com
Baytown Officer Helps Stranded Driver In Traffic
Joy Fuller Stephens commends a Baytown Police officer who stopped during heavy traffic on Baker Road to refuel a stranded young man. The officer parked with lights flashing and assisted patiently, highlighting positive actions by police in the community.
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Baker Road
Joy Fuller Stephens
DSK case stirs debate on honesty and justice
The text reviews the Dominique Strauss-Kahn controversy, noting prosecutors dropped the case after credibility questions about the accuser emerged. It quotes pundits and reflects on media saturation, gender dynamics, and calls for honesty in sexual education while urging restraint and justice. Kathryn Lopez of National Review Online is cited.
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Kathryn Lopez
National Review _—_ Online
Nationalreview.com
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Today in History highlights and notable birthdays
On this 242nd day of 2011 and 71st of summer a hotline went into operation in 1963 to avert war, Thurgood Marshall was confirmed in 1967 as the first African American Supreme Court justice, and a 1996 ceasefire ended the first Chechen war. Births include Shelley, Huey Long, Booth, Wilkins, MacMurray, Williams, Diaz, and Roddick.
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Huey Long
Shirley Booth
Roy Wilkins
Fred MacMurray
Ted Williams
Cameron Diaz
Andy Roddick
Miss Your Baytown Sun Delivery Info
Notice advises readers to expect the Baytown Sun by Casm, Tancey OOOaEeeenes each Sunday morning. For redelivery call (281) 425 8086 by 9 a.m. weekdays and 1 a.m. Sundays. Circulation dept hours: Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Editor Janie Gray. Advertising Director Angle Pagel.
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