Independence Day reflections on liberty and duty in America
Joseph Perkins urges unity as the nation marks 228 years since independence. He links Fort McHenry 1814 and Key to the national anthem with modern challenges, recalls D Day and World War I anniversaries, and defends veterans in Iraq while honoring democracy’s enduring struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Capitol
His
Britain
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
Washington, D.C
John Adams
Abigail
America
Thomas Paine
U.S
Normandy
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Saddam Hussein
Hesi
Canada
North America
Iraq
Abraham Lincoln
Baytown Officials and Contacts Directory Fragment
A partial list of Baytown public officials and offices includes District Clerk Charles Bacarisse District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal County Judge Robert Eckels County Treasurer Jack Cato County Attorney Michael Stafford County Clerk B F Kaufman Tax Assessor-Collector Paul Bettencourt and multiple City and School District contacts with addresses and phone numbers. The fragment notes city council districts and Goose Creek ISD trustees with names and extensions, ending mid list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bacarisse
Chuck Rosenthal
Robert Eckels
Jack Cato
Michael Stafford
B.F. Kaufman
Paul Bettencourt
Sylvia Garcia
Cheers and Jeers: Baytown celebrates July Fourth and campaign fundraising
The Baytown Sun outlines a festive Fourth of July with a successful parade and fireworks at Bicentennial Park and notes a Mayor of Downtown race that drew attention and raised over $10,000 for revitalization. Exxon Mobil donated late model fire trucks to Cove Fire and Rescue, aiding volunteer departments. Readers are invited to submit cheers and jeers by email.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Bicentennial Park
Downtown
Exxon Mobil
Cove Fire and Rescue
the Sun
Joseph. Lohan
Baytownsun.com
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Details and Submission Rules
The Baytown Sun lists weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and invites public discussion visits by appointment via Managing Editor David Bloom. It names board members, submission guidelines for letters and guest columns, photo requirements, limits, contact options, and filing addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Gamer Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
the Sun
Wanda Garner Cash
The
P.O
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
July 5 history highlights include Booth found Salvation Army
On July 5 1865 William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London. Other events include Farragut born in Knoxville 1801 Venezuela declares independence 1811 Algiers occupied 1830, Britain and Vichy sever relations 1940, bikini debuts 1946, Larry Doby signs with Indians 1947, Elvis records first Sun session 1954, Ashe wins Wimbledon 1975, Supreme Court rules on exclusionary title 1984, BCCI scandal 1991, Haitian refugees policy 2001.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Booth
Salvation Army
London
David G. Farragut
Knoxville
Tenn
Venezuela
Spain
Algiers
Britain
Vichy
France
Molitor Pool
Paris
Larry Doby
Cleveland Indians
American League
Elvis Presley
Sun Records
Memphis
Arthur Ashe
Jimmy Connors
Supreme Court
Baytown bonds, pageant, and large melons headline 1944 1975 2000 events
The record notes Tri-Cities bond sales of 1 257 236 and Humble Oil purchases of 492 253 75 with a 450 000 quota. It cites a 1990 Baytown housing study, 1975 Miss Baytown-Lee College contestant, 1950 Fourth Street drainage ditch work, 2000 outdoor Fourth of July festivals, and Highlands July 4 observations with Hempstead family watermelons and a 101 pound melon verified by no confirmation of a larger claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-Cities
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Baytown
Debbie Martinez
Baytown-Lee College
City of
Fourth Street
Highlands
Toremhy Marshall
Alicia
Hempstead
Main Street
Levon McKenney
Marshalls
Marshall
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Syria
Joseph Perkins
San Diego Union- Tribune
Joseph. Perkins
UnionTrib.com
Aes
Pemely
Harris County
Market St. Baytown
Texas
Gary Jackson
Calvin Mundinger
Mercedes Renteria Nil
Scott Sheley
Don Murray
Ronnie Anderson
Sammy Mahan
Goose Creek
Interstate
P.O. Box
Barbara Sultis
Board of Trustees
Phelitria Barnes
Rosa Rodriguez
Weston Cotten
Carl Burg
Clarence Albus
Jepp Busch
Steve Fischer
Lee College
S. Whiting
Martha Elis
Tui
Bank of Credit and Commerce International
Clinton
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