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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2004
Page
4
Editorial notes Ronald Reagan did not choose his death moment yet he leaves a lasting mark. He honored World War II veterans, pointing to D Day as the day when courage and timing shaped history, and his Normandy speech remains a defining tribute.
The Long Beach Press Telegram notes Ronald Reagan's passing as a call to boost stem cell research and Alzheimer’s funding. Nancy Reagan, with 58 U.S. senators, urged President Bush to relax restrictions, hoping his death sparks scientific progress toward a cure.
The Daily Telegraph argues that Bush should not view Tenet's departure as a cure for intelligence lapses or the political firestorm. It urges learning lessons from Iraq war planning that over relied on surveillance while underestimating human intelligence, and criticizes Powell and others for blaming agencies for broader failures.
The Baytown Sun invites public letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on local issues. Submissions should include writer signature, a non publishable address and phone, one per month, and may be edited. Contact Managing Editor David Bloom or Wanda Cash to arrange meetings or submit via mail, fax, or email.
Morton Kondracke argues Bush mirrors Reagan on policy but differs on leadership style and mandate. He cautions dangers from persistent deficits and bold foreign aims, while noting Reagan-like coalition tactics, diplomacy, and cautious use of force as key contrasts impacting Bush’s re election prospects.
Today marks the 164th day of 2004 with 202 days remaining. Notable anniversaries include Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman killings in 1994, Virginia adopting a Bill of Rights in 1776, the Iowa Territory's organization in 1838, Philippine independence in 1898, Medgar Evers death in 1963, Byron De La Beckwith’s 1994 conviction and 2001 death, and the 1967 Supreme Court ruling against bans on interracial marriage.
A compact timeline notes events from 1937 polling crowding and 350+ vote forecasts to 1944 war bond sales hitting a $1 million goal with $100,000 pre-purchased at Baytown refinery. It also recalls 1953 lightning fires, a survival at a school building, 2002 mayoral recounts costing over $68,000, and 2003 civic groups launching a fund-raiser against the TSP landfill.
The piece argues fear guides behavior and crime, citing Roosevelt and Saudi Shari a law. It notes lenient justice in the U S, contrasts with harsh punishments abroad, and questions if eroding fear of hell or God weakens societal norms. It cites Stephen King s Quitters Inc as a cautionary tale about fear used for reform.
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