O Connor's Surprising Departure Shocks Bush Court Plans
The Spokesman-Review recalls Justice Sandra Day O Connor stepping down, noting her 1981 appointment by Reagan and her rise from Arizona politics to become an independent swing vote. It highlights her measured thoughtfulness and admired legal mind, contrasting expectation with her steady impact on the court.
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William Rehnquist
U.S. Supreme Court
Bush
High Court
John Paul Stevens
Sandra Day O’connor
O’connor
Reagan
Potter Stewart
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Senate
Bush speech defends Iraq war aims and road ahead
The Star Ledger notes Bush’s prime time Iraq address framed by difficult, lengthy fight and the need to stay engaged. It questions war rationale, but underscores focus on ending insurgency, rebuilding Iraq, and validating a viable government and constitution as the path forward.
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United States
Iraq
Bush
Bruce Gordon Named NAACP Leader Amid Finances and Growth
Bruce S. Gordon, retired Verizon executive, becomes NAACP head as the civil rights group nears its 100th anniversary. He aims to improve finances and streamline operations, boost membership, and reduce anti Republican rhetoric from recent years.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Verizon
Bruce S. Gordon
NAACP
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Community Input
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites community members to visit to discuss issues. To schedule an appointment, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302, with board members including Wanda Garner Cash, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Garner Cash
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns from readers
The Baytown Sun invites original, signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on any public interest topic. Include writer's address and phone not for publication, photo for guest columns, one submission per month, and note submissions may be edited. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, or fax 281-427-1880, or email sunnews baytownsun com.
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Baytown Sun
the Sun
Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
The
P.O
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Bush should pick a justice in the O'Connor mold
An analysis argues President Bush should choose a consensus builder like Sandra Day O'Connor. It highlights her pragmatism, gender, western background, and political instinct as keys to moderating bitterness in Washington and guiding a moderate Supreme Court.
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Sandra Day O’connor
America
Supreme Court
O’connor
Washington
Bush
USA Today
Senate
U.S. Senate
O'Connor
Arizona
U.S
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
July 9 2005 highlights and historic events
On this date notable past events include the reading of the Declaration of Independence to Washington’s troops in 1776, the 1982 Kenner plane crash that killed 146 aboard and eight on the ground, Rainbow Warrior action by French commandos in 1985, Pete Sampras winning Wimbledon, a 2004 Senate Intelligence report on Iraq, and ICJ ruling on Israel’s West Bank barrier.
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George Washington
New York
Kenner
Greenpeace
South Pacific
Pete Sampras
Boris Becker
Senate Intelligence Committee
CIA
Iraq
International Court of Justice
Israel
West Bank
Baytown Officials and Firemen Attend Texas A&M Training School
In 1950 five Baytown firemen and Fire Marshal T H Bounds joined 600 firemen from Texas cities at the 21st annual Firemen's Training School held at Texas A M College. The event highlighted statewide firefighting training and collaboration.
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Baytown
T.H. Bounds
Texas
Texas A&m College
Farnsworth and
Chambers
Fritz Lanham
Market and
Lee Streets
Goose Creek
Barbara Sultis
George Plagent on happy wedlock and aging vows
George Plagent recounts a Boston conversation with Miss Frances Hayward about marriage rules. He cites Aldous and Kathleen as an example and shares Hayward’s vacation-time harmony adage. The piece reflects on divorce trends since the 60s and the need for true love plus lasting commitment.
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Frances Hayward
Beacon Hill
Boston
King’s Chapel
Miss Hayward
Aldous
Kathleen
Winnie
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Spokane, Wash
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Newark, N.J
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Cokie Roberts
Steve Cokie
Gmail
TAN ‘Lumbus Dispatch
Steve & Cokie Roberts
George Plagent
Columbus
Ohio
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