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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2006
Page
3
In Baghdad 14 Sunni Arab men were found shot dead in northern districts, prompting Sunni politicians to warn of sectarian civil war. A mortar blast near a Shiite mosque killed one and injured 12. Sunni groups accuse Shiite-led forces. the Interior Ministry denies government troops are responsible.
Council members hesitate to commit to a May referendum on a smoking ordinance until they see the exact ballot language. The Smoke Free Baytown Coalition favors a stricter ordinance either by council action or a citizen referendum, while opponents mobilize to defend personal and property rights and push for a ballot vote. Local bar owners and supporters are training to register voters as petitions circulate, with both sides preparing for May polls.
Washington reports President Bush lauds the U N Security Council vote to refer Iran's nuclear case and says Tehran has one month to comply. U S diplomats refuse to specify penalties while Undersecretary Burn notes the resolution questions Iran's peaceful program. Iran vows to resume uranium enrichment as the dispute centers on Tehran's ambitions and compliance with IAEA seals.
City officials and business groups clash over downtown revitalization details including a facade program and historic overlay. The planning director says decisions are on hold while stakeholders seek a boundary designation and easier redevelopment rules. Pearce pushes voluntary guidelines with incentives rather than mandatory standards to attract developers.
The Snake mural on Texas Avenue was re striped by grinding off old paint to slow traffic. Deputy City Manager Bob Leiper says grinding creates shallow grooves that will wear away with traffic. Residents like Diane Woodcox question value and say the city should have applied multiple coats to last longer. The project cost 11 261.25 and drew criticism from some taxpayers.
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