9/11 Commission report urges urgent reforms and quick action
The 9/11 commission report says the attacks could have been prevented with better dot-connecting and that a larger assault is likely. It calls for major intelligence restructuring, stronger congressional oversight, tougher border controls, and rapid action as Congress resumes after recess.
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United States
Congress
House
Senate
Congressional
White House
Bush
Fear of God letters warn high schoolers after admission offers
Admissions officials at selective colleges say final semester performance matters and offers can be rescinded. Thousands of rising freshmen receive letters asking explanations for grade drops, with some told admission is in jeopardy. Parents and counselors should note the risk and advise continued effort.
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Texas Christian University
TCU
Hare
Tortoise
Times-Picayune
New Orleans
Editorial board meeting at Baytown Sun weekly
The Baytown Sun invites readers to visit its editorial board each Wednesday at 2 p.m. to discuss community issues. Appointments may be made by contacting Managing Editor David Broom at 281-422-8302.
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Today
David Bloom
The
Baytown Sun
Newspaper
David Broom
Wanda Gamer Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns from readers
The Baytown Sun welcomes unsigned or signed submissions on any public topic. Letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words may include a photo. Include writer’s signature address and phone not for publication. One submission per month. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax 281-427-1880 or email sunnews bay townsun com.
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the Sun
Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
The
P.O
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Kerry, O'Neill clash over war duty and duty to country
Baytown Associated Press report recalls a debate between veterans John Kerry and John O'Neill. The piece highlights Kerry's medals and heroism at river rescue, contrasts O'Neill's criticisms with accusations against Kerry, and notes party-political attacks tied to Vietnam War policy and peace talks.
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John Keny
John O'Neill
O'Neill
Limbaugh
Dick Cavitt
Kerry
Oneill
William Calley
My Lai
Justice Department
Anna Chenault
South Vietnam
John Mitchell
Henry Kissinger
Nixon
John Kerry
Bush pushes nuclear weapons program amid global concerns
The piece argues President Bush is advancing a highly powerful atom missile project despite bans and fears of worldwide proliferation. Citing Sidney Drell, it warns a 475 kiloton warhead could cause immense fallout and retaliation if used against nations like North Korea or Iran, urging scrutiny of executive power and policy.
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Congress
Pentagon
Hiroshima
Sidney Drell
North Korea
Iran
U.S
Iraq
July 25 highlights across history
On this date in history July 25, notable events include the Andrea Doria sinking in 1956 with 51 dead, Ulysses S. Grant becoming General of the Army in 1866, Congress creating the Wyoming Territory in 1868, Mussolini’s dismissal in 1943 followed by Nazi rescue, Crosby and the Andrews Sisters recording in 1944, the Bikini Atoll underwater test in 1946, Puerto Rico’s 1952 commonwealth status, and a 1963 treaty among the United States, Soviet Union, and Britain banning atmospheric, space, and underwater nuclear tests.
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Stockholm
New England
Ulysses S. Grant
Congress
Wyoming Territory
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Victor Emmanuel III
Mussolini
Bing Crosby
Andrews Sisters
Cole Porter
Los Angeles
Decca Records
United States
Bikini Atoll
Pacific
Puerto Rico
Soviet Union
Britain
Moscow
Trustees weigh bids for oil leases at Sam Houston Elementary
In 1950 trustees debated awarding bids for oil leases on school property at Sam Houston Elementary on Causeway Road. The item reflects early district involvement in the school land use and revenue discussions.
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Sam Houston
Causeway Road
Baytown
Alan King
Goose Creek
Bayer Corp
American Chemistry Council
Bayer
City sorts door to door vendors amid corn sale concerns
A Baytown resident recounts a 72 year old man selling roasted corn by bicycle cart and door to door, aided by a bell and voice, to survive after Social Security denial. He fears new city permits may curb such tradition and hurting local eateries and culture. He fears legal trouble and relies on church aid while wishing to work.
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Baytown
Social Security Office
California
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