Homeland security opinions clash with policy urgency
In editorials from the Democrat and Chronicle Rochester observers urge President Bush to press homeland security chief Michael Chertoff, criticize border patrol ideas, and call for broader laws on passports and a national ID. They question transit and port security claims and warn of future attacks if reforms lag.
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New Jersey weighs high school steroid testing plan
Acting Governor Codey praised creating the first in the nation state task force to study teen steroid use in high school sports. The panel must report by December 1, assess prevalence and effects, legality and practicality of testing, and craft a statewide education program while examining supplements and growth hormones.
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Calls for Federal action on in-flight cell phone use
The Des Moines Register argues that the FAA and FCC should ban or restrict cell phone use on flights. It notes travelers endure loud, one way conversations and urges passengers to step out of planes or turn phones off, as etiquette has improved elsewhere.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board invites community visits
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and welcomes community discussions. To schedule an appointment, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns submission details
The Baytown Sun invites public interest letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with signature, address, and phone on non publishable basis. Submissions should be original and limited to one per month, with editing rights reserved. Contact Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at the Baytown Sun for submission options.
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Billy Graham Rise From Alligator Sermons to World Evangelist
George Plagenz notes Billy Graham grew up in Florida aiming for baseball but chose ministry. He preached to alligators at Florida Bible Institute and began as a youth revivalist, later meeting Ruth Bell at Wheaton. Their marriage in 1943 led to a pastorate, radio work, Youth for Christ, and Hearst backing that launched him globally.
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This Day In History July 30 Highlights
On this date in 1945 the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed after delivering atomic bomb components for Hiroshima, with 316 of 1196 survivors. Baltimore was founded in 1729, Petersburg mine attack failed in 1864, 1932 Los Angeles Olympics opened, WAVES created in 1942, Medicare law signed in 1965, Hoffa vanished in 1975, and 11th Commission urged changes a year ago.
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Baytown plans speed up emergency measures after Texas City disaster
Across decades Baytown leaders pushed stronger planning. In 1950 City Manager C D Middleton urged departments to accelerate emergency plans after the Texas City disaster. Later changes included 1975 bank contract decisions and 1990 tax abatement easing to draw business with lower investment and job thresholds.
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Remembering Steven Pierce A Baytown Youth Advocate
Baytown mourns Steven Pierce a devoted youth leader and coach who dedicated his life to North League Upward Basketball Royal Ambassadors and Memorial Baptist Church. As sole provider he supported his widow and two sons. contributions to the Steven Pierce Memorial Fund at Crosby State Bank on Garth Road are requested.
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Baytown Sun Forum Encourages Reader Opinions Online
The Sun invites readers to share comments on Baytown Talk at www.baytownsun.com and vote with their two cents. Readers are urged to participate, add viewpoints, and engage in ongoing forum discussions about local topics.
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