Editorial roundup warns of terror threat and drug prices
The Dayton Daily News and Daytona Beach News Journal editors flag two fears. Officials warn of possible summer terrorist attack plans and al Qaeda’s global reach. Separately, studies by Families USA and AARP flag rising drug costs outpacing inflation, urging reform as Medicare drug benefits roll out.
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al-Qaida
Iraq
Institute
White House
Saddam
Families USA
AARP
Congress
Daytona
Fla.) Beach
McDonald's Go Active Happy Meal prompts pedometer hype
The Go Active Happy Meal includes a battery powered pedometer to track daily steps, nudging toward ten thousand steps for fitness. McDonald’s moves toward healthier options with salads and water, yet still markets high calorie items and has not posted calorie counts or fully delivered on 2002 oil promises.
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McDonald’s
McDonald
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Submissions
The Baytown Sun invites public letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on issues of public interest. Submissions must be signed and include an address and phone number, and may be edited or refused for publication.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Gamer Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
the Sun
Wanda Garner Cash
The
P.O
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Sunday Best and Hats in Church Through Time
The essay traces fading Sunday best traditions, noting that hats in church are rare today. It cites Barr’s fascination with antique hats and recalls shifts in church dress from hat wearing to informality, with biblical and historical context and reflections on propriety and worship.
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Nevada Barr
Anna Pigeon
John Kennedy
Barr
Putnam Publishing Group
Bar
Bart
St. Paul
Corinth
Baytown Thanks Former Mayor Alfaro and Family
Velma Ansiey Nelson expresses gratitude to Pete Alfaro and Lupe Alfaro for years of service to Baytown. She recalls their early involvement, Pete's Exxon tenure, Lupe’s PTO work, and their enduring contributions to the community. The message honors their dedication and Christian values.
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Baytown
Pete Alfaro
Lupe
Alfaros
Pumphrey School
Pete
Exxon
Velma J. Ansiey
Nelson Baytown
On This Day in History June 5 Major Events and Figures
Highlights include RFK assassination in 1968 after California primary victory, Montgolfier balloon flight in 1783, Neutrality Act of 1794, WWI draft in 1917, US off gold standard in 1933, Battle of France begins 1940, Marshall Plan speech 1947, Israel Egyptian raid 1967, AIDS first recognized cases 1981, D-Day commemoration voyage 1994, Mel Torme death 1997, JP II Poland pilgrimage, Belmont Stakes result, Steffi Graf wins 1999 French Open.
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Robert F Kennedy
California
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Joseph
Jacques Montgolfier
Annonay
France
United States
George C. Marshall
Harvard University
Europe
Mideast
Israel
Syria
Jordan
Iraq
Centers For Disease Control
Los Angeles
Clinton
English Channel
Normandy
East Java
Mel Torme
Pope John Paul II
Poland
Charismatic
Lemon Drop Kid
Vision
Verse
Steffi Graf
Martina Hingis
Baytown Talk Online Opinions Prompt Readers
Online notice invites readers to share opinions on hot topics at The Sun's Baytown forum. It promotes participation with a call to post their two cents at baytownsun.com.
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the Sun
Baytown Talk
Baytownsun.com
Obese Kids Debate Sweets Ban At Birth Day Parties
A reader argues against sweets restrictions in Goose Creek and praises local limits on soda at school parties. They accuse parents of obesity and urge personal responsibility, noting families should engage in activities beyond screens.
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Goose Creek
Baytown Talk Sparks Frustration Over Forum Etiquette
Readers rail at Baytown Talk posts that drift from provocative ideas to insults and loud shouting. Contributors say many entries degrade into petty political bragging and name calling, drowning out substantive discussion.
Baytown Years Show Local Civic and Community Milestones
Timeline tracing Baytown history from 1937 union elections at Humble Oil through 1990 urban design study and a 2002 Baytown legal response to a U S Steel lawsuit over a landfill. Also notes 1944 Girl Scout camp, 1950 cooking school, 1953 Elk’s Lodge title, and 1975 Crosby no hit bid.
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Employees Federation
Baytown
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Collective Bargaining Council
Isenhour
Goose Creek
Weingarten’s
Baytown Elk’s Lodge
Texas
Mike Davenport
Crosby
Jacinto City
American Legion
U.S. Steel Corp
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