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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2018
Page
4
Letter writer praises Trump and mocks Obama, stating GDP at 4.1% in the current quarter and urging voters in November. Claims Obama failed to lead the country and asserts Trump is restoring economic strength. Refers to Joe six-pack and soccer mom Mary as voters.
A Hardin Road resident complains of very poor US mail service with a different carrier daily, misdelivered packages, and mail sorted improperly on trucks. The writer urges government contracting of mail service to reliable carriers to restore trust.
Saundra Smith of Baytown requests integration of Highlands details into the Welcome Guide. Include B P Hopper Primary Highlands Elementary Highlands Junior High and consider Chinquapin for community impact. Add Medicare info for ER Centers note Prince Charles visit and BLT origin. Include Red Hats from Lee College St Jude's Highlands, Baytown Choral group, Baytown Band praise.
On this date multiple milestones are noted including Lafayette becoming a major general in 1777, the 1919 adoption of Germany's Weimar Constitution, Truman’s Idlewild Airport dedication in 1948, K2 summit in 1954, and Ranger 7 moon photos in 1964. Additional entries cover the Huntley-Brinkley signoff in 1970, Apollo 15 lunar rover in 1971, Eagleton's 1972 withdrawal, Higgins killing video in 1989, Georgia’s UN entry in 1992, a Nepal plane crash, Hebron bombing in Jerusalem in 2002, Phoenix confirming Martian water, and a river shooting incident near Five Case.
JoAn Martin, a retired teacher and author, urges readers to act against intolerance. She recalls Civil Rights heroes and warns that hate persists, calling for concrete steps like letters to victims, joining inclusive groups, and fostering welcoming communities to protect human rights nationwide.
In a clash of Texas campaigns, U S Senator Ted Cruz proposed five hour long debates after months of back and forth with Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke. O'Rourke urged six English and Spanish debates, proposing an unscripted town hall format subjects. He suggested adding a sixth El Paso debate and moving some dates to weeknights or Sundays.
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