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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 2017
Page
4
Editorial endorses reviving the Brunson Theater as a catalyst for Texas Avenue renewal. It notes the 1949 opening, 1982 closure, and 1997 city acquisition, urging a phased, public private effort with volunteer and governmental backing to revive the landmark and boost local commerce.
A reader letter blasts liberal policy, claiming eight years of Obama harmed the nation and Marxist views wrecked the country. The writer promises extreme measures and urges readers to brace for impact as a “real American” leads the helm.
Readers are invited to submit letters to the Baytown Sun. Include a phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for publication and must be sent to letters baytownsun.com or sunnews baytownsun.com.
On this date notable events include John Quincy Adams elected president in 1825 after no electoral majority, Jefferson Davis named provisional Confederate president in 1861, the Weather Bureau established in 1870, daylight saving time in 1942, Guadalcanal end in 1943, McCarthy charges in 1950, The Beatles first Ed Sullivan appearance in 1964, the 1971 San Fernando Valley earthquake, Apollo 14 returns, Obama No Child Left Behind changes, and Balzac quotation.
Genevea Marie Tompkins Alfred known as Momo ran a Harri son Street shop in the all black McNair community. She served residents with sweets and good will, often helping children with pennies and a smile. Born December 24 1912 in Sour Lake she died October 29 2016 at 104. Lincoln Alfred Jr. and J Warren Singleton noted historians.
Jane Howard Lee writes a tribute to Betsy a Houston resident who loved live music photos and backstage access. Betsy faced a long final illness stayed independent and kept rescuing pets until she died of natural causes. The piece urges staying in touch with friends and valuing long friendships.
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