District 3 council vacancy draws five applicants
The Baytown Sun notes five candidates have applied for the District 3 council seat after former member Calvin Mundinger became mayor. Applicants include Charles Shaffer Manuel Escontrias Kenneth Mayo Brandon Capetillo and Tom Quinton. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. today at City Hall.
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Rumsfeld Faces Calls to Explain Military Redeploy Plan
The Democrat and Chronicle reports that Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, amid Iraq turmoil and allied discontent, advocates redeploying troops including to South Korea and Germany. Critics urge Congress to scrutinize his strategy, arguing competence and geopolitical risks.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Submissions
The Baytown Sun invites public letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on items of public interest. Submissions must be original, signed, include a return address, and may be edited. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown, 77522, or fax 284-427-1880, or email sunnews bay townsun dot com.
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Draft debate spurs letters on freedom and service
In letters to The Sun Mont Belvieu residents debate a possible draft reinstatement after the 2004 elections. They cite government secrecy, education impacts, and the need for informed citizenship while praising local Barbers Hill board for reform of teacher retirement rules.
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Baytown No Mercy Softball Team Seeks Recognition
Baytown group Baytown No Mercy, a 10 player girls softball squad including Alex Alvarez, traveled to district in Texas City last weekend to compete. The writer asks why local coverage favors boys and urges support and visibility for the girls’ team and their efforts.
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Highlights in History June 10 events across years
On June 10 various events include 1935 Alcoholics Anonymous founded in Akron and 1801 Tripoli declared war on the United States. Other items note Wagner's Tristan und Isolde premiere in 1865, Judy Garland's 1922 birth, 1940 Italy declaring war, 1967 cease fire in Middle East, Affirmed’s Belmont win in 1978, and deaths of John Gotti, Sam Waksal, Donald Regan. Mars rover launch and Haiti sanctions context.
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Online Opinions from The Sun's Baytown Forum
Readers weigh in on hot topics from Baytown Talk hosted by The Sun. Community voices discuss local issues, politics, and everyday life in a brisk online debate.
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Animal cruelty conviction stirs public debate and outrage
Readers react to a cruelty case with harsh judgments and calls for harsher penalties. Comments accuse perpetrators, discuss punishment length, and question justice in relation to human offenses. Public opinion shows strong support for tougher treatment of animal abusers.
Baytown Area Timeline Spans Tax, Stamp, Civic Moments
A 1937 Goose Creek notice warned 350 delinquent taxpayers to settle about 7000 in back taxes, with 30000 total. July 1 deadline set for lawsuits. In 1944 No 1 and 2 airplane stamps covered one pair of shoes. rationing excluded beef and certain dairy products. In 1953 Kiwanians planned Friendship Week with a July picnic and Fish Fry, followed by a bingo at Baytown Community House. In 2002 Mt Rose Missionary Baptist Church dedicated the E H Dominique Fellowship Hall in memory of a pastor.
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