Letters to the Editor Thank police, Day of Prayer
In response to unrest readers urge gratitude for police officers who serve daily and risk their safety. The American Family Association designates June 13 2021 as a Day of Prayer and Appreciation for Law Enforcement and families invite daily prayers for officers nationwide. Saint Michael the Archangel is cited as police patron. When you see an officer, offer thanks for their service.
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Methodist Hospital System Vaccination Requirement Clarified
Bruce Davis of League City asserts the Methodist Hospital System is within its rights to require all employees to be vaccinated for continued employment. He argues individuals should have the option to refuse vaccination, but believes vaccination is necessary for care within Methodist facilities.
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Big Brother Texas Targets Private Vaccine Records
Citizens accuse Texas leaders of overreach as agencies push rules barring inquiries into vaccine history before hiring. Critics warn of privacy violations and political favors for anti vaccination factions while employers and schools face new scrutiny and potential compliance burdens.
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No D-Day coverage in The Baytown Sun shocks readers
Reader criticizes The Baytown Sun for omitting D-Day coverage on June 6 and honors local fallen and surviving veterans, urging editors to acknowledge the local brave with timely reporting and remembrance.
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Abbott pay cut call tied to walkout poll results
Sun readers weighed in on Gov. Greg Abbott withholding state lawmaker pay after a Democratic walkout derailed his priority elections bill. The poll showed 58.3 percent in favor of the pay cut option, reflecting the paper’s snapshot of public sentiment last week.
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Sylvan Beach Park the Texas Coney Island of yesteryear
Baytown memories recall Sylvan Beach Park near La Porte as a Morgan Point ferry ride from Houston. The pavilion hosted famous bands and performers from Benny Goodman to Red Skelton, with Dorothy Lamour dancing beside Herbie Kay and local figures like Denton Cooley recalling the era’s grandeur. Wanda Orton invites readers to share memories via The Baytown Sun.
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New Self on the Road Aged Driver Seeks Better Manners
Jim Finley explains a personal transformation from rude driving to a calmer approach after a long habit of diatribes about bad drivers on Garth Road International Speedway and Bush Road. He notes red lights, stop signs, and delays, and credits his wife Margie for support while insisting his thoughts stay internal.
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Today in history highlights from 1966 to 1997
Key events include the 1966 Mirandav Arizona ruling on right to counsel and silence, Johnson nominating Thurgood Marshall in 1967, Times publishing Pentagon Papers excerpts in 1971, Pioneer 10 becoming the first craft to exit the solar system in 1983, the 1996 Freemen standoff ending with surrender, and McVeigh receiving the death penalty in 1997. A note recalls New Orleans bars reopening last year at 25 percent capacity with bans on live music.
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