A Brush With the Greatest in Fort Worth
John Britt recalls meeting Muhammad Ali at the Texas State Historical Association meeting in March at the Hilton Fort Worth. Ali, diagnosed with Parkinsons, shared jokes and autographs while praising education and urging a student to stay in school. The encounter inspired Britt and his students and reinforced Alis celebrated title The Greatest.
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Letters to the editor from James Connealy in Baytown
A Baytown reader, James Connealy, writes to clarify political stances. He identifies as conservative first and Republican, notes voting for Cruz in the primary, and opposes Hillary Clinton and Democrats in the general. He denies Tea Party involvement and expresses support for Constitution-adhering, smaller government.
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Hillary Clinton
James Connealy
Baytown
Reader letter voices fear of Clinton election and Benghazi probe
A reader criticizes Mr. Fletcher and Ms. Shukla for Fox News influenced views on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. The letter warns that Clinton should not lead the White House, cites Benghazi deaths, and urges Americans to discern hype from politics while fearing the election outcome.
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Humility versus Rights in Modern Life
The piece argues humility as essential amid rising rights discourse and authority resistance. It contrasts worldly views with biblical submission, urging daily humility to reduce stress. It notes Harvey Schultz, longtime Baytown resident, married 54 years with two children and author of three books.
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Baytown
Mark Dice interviews show voters' wide gaps in knowledge
A Baytown writer critiques Mark Dice street interviews as revealing widespread gaps in basic historical and civic knowledge among millennials and others. The piece cites responses on Hillary Clinton, Sharia Law, Kennedy, nukes, gun control, and American history, concluding many interviewees struggle with recall and reasoning. Bert Marshall, Baytown resident, signs off.
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Baytown
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Hillary
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Russia
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On This Date in History Featuring Gettysburg and More
On this date the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg began in 1863 ending in Union victory. Other events include Hollywood censorship starting in 1934 and the Bikini Atoll atomic test of 1946. Medicare began in 1966 and a year ago same sex weddings were approved by the Episcopal General Convention.
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Pennsylvania
Hollywood
United States
Bikini Atoll
Pacific
Salt Lake City
L.P. Hartley
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