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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2006
Page
3
District Superintendent Dr. Barbara Sultis says the 2005 year was tough as schools started twice. She notes plans to break ground on projects in 2006, strengthens with counties city college and chamber, and aims to keep teachers supported while educating the future. New programs include a ninth grade high school initiative.
The City of Baytown will collect trees Tuesday through Thursday and January 9 through 12. Place trees at the curb by 8 a.m. on each listed day. Remove tinsel garland and decorations before curb placement. For details call 281-420-5300.
PresidentBush outlines priorities focusing on strengthening the economy and defending Iraq policy. He defends domestic spying amid Patriot Act renewal battles and plans White House meetings with officials and prosecutors to push terrorism and security aims. Bush travels to San Antonio Chicago and Illinois to rally support and frame his approach.
President Bush began 2006 by visiting about 50 injured servicemen and women at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston after flying from Crawford. He awarded nine Purple Hearts and praised the courage of the wounded and their families. Bush spent New Year’s Eve at his ranch with Laura and Jenna Welch.
The administration cites about 1.8 million new jobs in the past year, rising consumer confidence, and a 4.3 percent third quarter growth. Democrats counter with high drug costs, Medicare plan confusion, high heating bills, Gulf Coast displacement, and growing deficits.
President Bush defended the domestic spying program as legal and essential to stop terrorism. Lawmakers prepare hearings on his authority to authorize wiretaps without court orders after the Sept. 11 attacks while floods and a megachurch home drawing are noted in the same report.
Guerneville and surrounding communities faced renewed downpours as a second major storm moved inland. The Napa and Russian rivers inundated hundreds of homes and businesses on Saturday, with waters receding but many towns remaining flooded or flooding again as showers persisted through Sunday. Strong currents and mud from the first flood lingered, complicating cleanup and rescue efforts.
A Sunday wave of wildfires swept Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico with winds up to 50 mph and dry heat. Dozens burned and residents were evacuated in northeastern Oklahoma City where one large structure burned. No injuries were reported. Guthrie area menace threatened homes per state emergency officials.
Russia's Gazprom stopped selling natural gas to Ukraine and began reducing pressure in pipelines that feed Ukraine and Western Europe. Naftogaz confirmed the cutback, warning some transit routes are not flowing. Spokesman Eduard Zaniuk said gas should still serve people and municipal needs, while Gazprom demanded Ukraine pay quadruple the prior price to avoid further cuts.
Tammy Woods, a 35 year old housewife from LA Marque, Texas, lifted a key to unlock a frame holding a new $120,000 house at Abundant Life Christian Center during a New Year’s Eve service. She believes the gift was God’s will and that He wanted her to have the home. The event drew thousands attending.
In Istanbul authorities identify Loa i Mohammad Haj Bakr al Saqa as a key al Qaida link to leaders. He allegedly used fake IDs and aliases and faked his death in Fallujah in late 2004 to evade intelligence services after 2003 Istanbul bombings that killed 58.
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