If New Orleans Falls to Katrina Big Easy in Crisis
The article weighs the disaster risks if New Orleans levees fail during Hurricane Katrina. It outlines potential rooftop flooding, weeks of water receding, tens of thousands of deaths, and massive economic tolls. It notes port, petrochemical industries, insurance losses, and the daunting rebuilding question for a city of a million people.
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Editorial board meeting notice at Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun invites community members to visit the editorial board for issue discussions. The board meets weekly at 2 p.m. Wednesdays, with appointments arranged through Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. 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 unsigned public interest pieces up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns with a writer photo. Include a non publication address and phone number, limit one item per month, and note that submissions may be edited or refused. Send signed pieces to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, P.O. Box 90, Baytown, TX 77522, or fax 281-427-1880 or email sunnews@baytownsun.com.
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Urgent letters discuss road safety and school bonds
A Baytown reader fumes about motorcyclists ignoring traffic signals and parking in restricted zones, urging courtesy on roads. A second letter criticizes Iraq War critics, urges proper targeting, and condemns overreliance on bonds to finance Texas schools, warning of higher taxes and foreclosures.
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On This Day August 31 in History Highlights
Highlights of August 31 events include the 1886 Charleston earthquake that killed up to 110, Edison’s 1887 patent for the Kinetoscope, the 1888 Mary Ann Nicholls murder linked to Jack the Ripper, Ramirez’s 1985 capture, a 1988 Delta 727 crash at Dallas Fort Worth, and political moments from O J Simpson, Clinton, and the Republican National Convention.
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Labor Day Parade Sees 50 Plus Floats In 1938
In 1938 the Labor Day parade drew more than 50 floats including Woodmen of the World Veterans of Foreign Wars and various unions under the Tri Cities Labor and Trades council. In 1944 Harry Wiess of Humble Oil announced 100 octane gasoline for Allied bombers. In 1950 A B Collins became Baytown tax office chief deputy.
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Comfort Suites in Baytown Accused of Price Gouging
A Baytown reader cites Channel 2 reports alleging Comfort Suites on Garth Road charged $200 per night for hurricane Katrina evacuees, well above the $79 average. Choice Hotels reportedly confirmed the higher rate, while the writer urges action to curb exploitation during disasters.
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Comfort Suites in Baytown Criticized Over Room Rates
A 6 p.m. Channel 12 report accuses Comfort Suites on Garth Road of charging $200 per room instead of the $79 Internet rate. The writer urges Texas Attorney General action against such managers seen as exploiting evacuees from Hurricane Katrina.
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The Baytown Sun invites reader views on its Baytown Talk online forum where opinions and comments populate the page. Readers are urged to join discussions and share perspectives on current topics.
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