Normandy anniversary editorial urges unity over Iraq war
The Baytown Sun editorial notes Bush avoids comparing Normandy landings to Iraq during France visit for D-Day, praising solemn remembrance. It contrasts wartime unity with current debate, recalls 800 plus US deaths in Iraq and 100 in Afghanistan, and honors those who died on the Normandy beaches.
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Anniversary reflection on D Day bolds freedom and fear
The passage notes sixty years since D Day, contrasting wartime heroism with ongoing danger. It observes soldiers risking lives, Allied young men facing bombings in Caen Saint Lo and Cherbourg, and the unlikely prospect of inviting Germans. It warns of security forces guarding routes and lingering threats to liberty.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Submissions
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public issues. Submissions must be original, signed, include a return address and phone number, and may be edited. Email sunnews@baytownsun.com or mail to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P.O. Box 90, Baytown 77522.
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Letters and student notes in a Baytown newspaper
Readers respond to a May Sun letter praising draft service and denouncing anti draft critics while another teen yearns for summer work. A voter reform discussion highlights Help America Vote Act benefits and implementation duties. Teachers thank Debbie Lawrence Christina Langelier for distributing 108 Burger King kid meals to Carver Elementary graduates.
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On This Date: D-Day and World Events Across 180 Years
June 6 marks the D-Day invasion in 1944 and multiple historical milestones. Notable events include the founding of the YMCA in 1844, the Belleau Wood battle start in 1918, Chrysler's founding in 1925, the first drive‑in in 1933, and the SEC creation in 1934. Also listed are Midway retreat in 1942, James Meredith’s shooting in 1966, RFK's death in 1968, Prop 13 in 1978, the Golden Temple confrontation in 1984, and anniversaries with Clinton, aviation accidents, and space shuttle Discovery. Golf and tennis results from recent years are noted, including Agassi at the French Open and Inkster’s 16 under par total.
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Baytown area history moments spanning 1944 to 2000
Chronology notes: 1944 residents prayed in churches as Allied forces advanced in France. 1950 Humble Oil planned a 30000 dollar filling station at Texas Avenue and Main Street. 1975 Harris County ADA urged public awareness of organized crime at Kiwanis Baytown. 1990 Lee College regents awarded Gamma Construction a 2.5 million contract for a science building. 2000 groups negotiating theater leases and planning a state of the art Baytown movie complex.
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Baytown Sun Online Opinions Prompt Readers to Comment
The Sun invites readers to share views on Baytown Talk topics at www.baytownsun.com. Online forum prompts engagement with hot topics and a call for two cents from the community.
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Religion Debates and Local Baytown Views
Readers discuss religion as personal belief and politics, noting rigid Christian views on the Baytown message boards. Opinions span support for Republicans for Christian values, mixed Democrat friendships, and calls to leave Baytown for downtown Houston. Community life includes local outings and parks.
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