O'Connor Resigns as Chief Justice Rehnquist Health Fades
The Spokesman-Review notes the pending vacancies at the U S Supreme Court with Sandra Day O'Connor's Friday resignation and Chief Justice William Rehnquist's failing health. It discusses potential nominees, the political stakes in Congress, and the risk of Bush overreaching given narrow Republican control and lagging approval ratings.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meeting Details
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p m Wednesday for community issue discussions. Visit by appointment via Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. board members include Wanda Garner Cash, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include a non publishing address and phone, and may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, or via fax or email.
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July 8 remembered in history highlights
On this day in 1776 Col John Nixon read the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Other events include 1663 royal charter for Rhode Island, 1853 Perry mission to Japan, 1919 Wilson reception in New York, 1947 UN headquarters demolition start, 1950 MacArthur named UN forces commander in Korea, 1975 Ford seeks 1976 GOP nomination, and Kenneth Lay pleads innocent in Houston related to Enron collapse a year ago.
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Kenneth Lay
Houston
Youth optimistic on American Dream but wary of policy gaps
Morton Kondracke notes a survey for America's Promise shows U S youth largely believe in upward mobility and will pursue good jobs, yet cite mounting debt, weak high school completion, health costs, and lagging math and science as threats. The piece highlights a 42 percent dream gap and calls for adult action.
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Baytown History Echoes War Bond and Draft Moments
A 1944 Baytown boy, Lanny Henninger, paid 18.75 for a war bond earned mowing lawns. In 1950 Baytown Draft Board No. 63 prepared for a rush of registrants after Truman's call. In 1952 a 3.4 percent Baytown Refinery wage raise was approved retroactive to 1951. In 2000 Houston area's ozone spiked to a yearly high prompting a purple air quality warning.
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Martin a mess on John Martin Road after dump truck traffic
A reader describes John Martin Road as a major area thoroughfare now clogged by dump trucks. Asphalt is pushed into ditches and road closures without adequate warning signs, forcing drivers to turn around. Taxpayers recently funded a road redo, and repair costs are expected.
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Garth Road
Honor Our Paramedics Love and Respect
A heartfelt tribute extols paramedics for facing head injuries and combative patients with calm, compassion, and dedication. It urges families to give space at scenes, praises their skill as angels of mercy, and asks continued prayers for their safety and wellbeing.
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