Reagan memorial marks end of era with sunset burial
The nation mourns President Reagan at a state funeral then a sunset burial at his Simi Valley library, capping a week of tribute. His legacy includes ending the Cold War era and uplifting national mood despite Iran Contra controversy and domestic debt growth. Editorial by The Baytown Sun staff.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Invites Community Meetings
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p m on Wednesdays and invites residents to discuss community issues. Call Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302 to arrange an appointment with board members Wanda Gamer Cash, Joseph Lohan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun welcomes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include a non publication address and phone, and may be edited or declined. Send to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, or fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews bay townsun.com.
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Editorial taunts Bush as misused wartime unity in humor section
Reader denounces editorial by David Bloom as propaganda and political bashing. The letter praises veterans and calls for honoring troops, arguing politicians should not restrain military decisions. The writer shares personal military service and urges Bloom to address those in combat zones.
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Coastliners Celebrate 40 Years With Baytown Events
The Coastliners thank Mayor Alfaro for May 22 2004 as Coastliner Day and Baytown Sun for coverage. They recount top Gulf Coast hits from 1964–69, Baytown museum induction on June 19, and a July 3 performance at Bicentennial Park as they mark four decades of music. The group pledges proceeds from CD sales to the local historical museum.
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Today in History highlights June 11 2004 events
Highlights note key events from June 11 across years including 1776 Continental Congress committee for independence, 1509 Henry VII marriage, 1919 Sir Barton Belmont Stakes Triple Crown, 1942 lend lease pact, 1947 sugar ration end, 1963 monk self immolation in Saigon, 1970 Wheelus base exit, 1977 Belmont Stakes win, 1978 first black LDS priest, and 1979 John Wayne death.
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Pelly Officials and Local Election Candidates in 1937
In 1937 Pelly faced two open posts after mayor and alderman D R Baird resigned. Candidates for mayor were W M Carroll W C Williams and E T Pelly, while S A McClain ia L King and Cecil J Ellis ran for alderman.
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Reagan's legacy fuels GOP growth in Texas politics
Political writer Dave McNeely notes Reagan's role in expanding the Republican Party in Texas from 24 lawmakers in 1979 to 52 in the House by 1985 and 7 in the Senate, aided by Bush's victory coalition and party switches. The piece cites Bill Clements' 1978 governorship and ongoing tax policy echoes at state levels.
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