Supreme Court extends ADA reach to foreign cruise lines
Baytown Sun editorial notes the Supreme Court ruling requiring foreign cruise liners docked in U S ports to provide better accessibility for disabled passengers. The decision cites three plaintiffs including Baytown native David Killough, who faced inadequate access on Norwegian Cruise Line ships in 1998 1999. The editorial urges cruises to fully meet ADA standards, arguing accessibility is both right and profitable.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meets Weekly on Wednesdays
The Baytown Sun editorial board holds weekly meetings at 2 p m on Wednesdays. Readers are invited to discuss community issues by appointment through Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Meredith Darnell, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites public letters and columns
The Baytown Sun accepts letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public-interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include a non publishable address and phone, and may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytownsun com.
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Creating an American aristocracy and the rise of the hyper rich
Arkansas Democrat Gazette columnist Gene Lyons argues that American capitalism sustains democracy by tying wealth to power while a growing tycoon class widens the gap. He cites NYT data on top earners, tax shares, and wealth growth, criticizing Bush era deficits and think tank propaganda. He urges voters to see the elite as a political force seeking to tilt democracy toward money.
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On This Date in History June 10 Highlights
This date recaps events from 1801 Tripoli war declaration to the United States, 1865 Wagner premiere in Munich, 1940 Italy declares war, 1964 Senate ends civil rights debate, 1978 Affirmed wins Belmont and Triple Crown, 1985 Claus von Bulow acquitted, 2002 John Gotti dies, and 2024 Ray Charles obituary reference.
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Sun History Highlights From Pelly to Padres
A chronology notes 1937 mayoral and alderman resignations in Pelly with candidates Baird Carroll Williams and ET for mayor and McClain King Ellis for alderman. 1953 Lee College summer class enrollment hits 221, up from 199. 2002 Sun profiles Rodney Rodgers who donated a kidney to sister Michelle Wood after her body rejected the donor kidney for 15 years. Wood was born with one kidney. 2003 Ben Cox, former Sterling High School Rangers pitcher, drafted in the 30th round by the San Diego Padres after playing with the San Jacinto Gators.
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Dont Label My Family By Judgement Of Poverty And Drug Use
Lauren Jones Dayton speaks out against stigma toward low income families accused of drug involvement. She emphasizes her three children Gavin 4 Alison 3 and Kristian 8 months born with VACTERS syndrome, and her goal of securing a safe home despite financial struggles.
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Aguilar Dominates District 1 Runoff Call
A local open letter urges Baytown voters to support Fred Aguilar in the District 1 City Council runoff this Saturday. The author praises Aguilar as a dedicated, honest, values-driven candidate and urges District 1 residents to vote for him to ensure true representation.
Support for Fred Aguilar in District 1 runoff
A letter from Dr George Brown endorses Fred Aguilar for District 1 City Council. Brown recalls Aguilar aiding a diabetes awareness project, translating surveys, and door to door outreach. He praises Aguilar’s 25 years in District 1, integrity, dedication, and community leadership. Vote Fred Aguilar.
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