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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1986
Page
4
Soviet soldiers faced execution for disobeying orders to fight fires at the Chernobyl plant near Kiev. Red Star says volunteers aided the effort after robots failed, but omits any appeal to review their actions.
Preston Pendergrass recalls Christmas memories from childhood and family gatherings. He reflects on lean years, the small gifts from parents, and missing Christmases after his siblings married. He cherishes hometown visits and even hopes to buy an electric train this Christmas.
Jim Kyle recalls letters from children to Santa Claus and shares a nostalgic memory of meeting Santa’s imagined children Bubba Claus and Visa. The piece blends holiday magic with reflections on innocence and seasonal warmth in The Sun newsroom.
On December 21 1898 Pierre and Marie Curie discovered radium. In 1626 Mayflower pilgrims landed at Plymouth Massachusetts. In 1914 Tillies Punectured Romance released starring Dressler Normand Chaplin and Swain. In 1937 Snow White premiered in Technicolor in Los Angeles. Patton died from injuries after a car crash in 1945.
A batch of archival notes recounts editorial staff roles at The Baytown Sun, publisher details, and postal information. It also recalls major historical milestones such as Ireland’s independence, Gaulle’s presidency, Apollo 8 orbit, the Argo Merchant spill, and Carter cabinet selections.
A biblical verse in which God declares a covenant and promises wonders that have not occurred before throughout the earth, spoken before the people. The quotation centers on Exodus 34 10 and the theme of divine marvels announced for all nations.
Karen Perry responds to Jesse F. Stovall Jr. on Baytown shopping. He argues local spending helps the city though Baytown remains a Houston suburb. The editor urges unity to keep jobs, tax benefits, and the Fred Hartman Bridge connection local.
Fire early today destroys a chicken house and kills 400 baby chicks owned by B.T. McKinney. The blaze was found by Fred Lintelman, Houston Post-Dispatch agent, as he passed the McKinney home. The incident is part of The Baytown Sun files recalling 55 years ago events in Baytown and area.
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