GM slashes 25,000 jobs as competition pressures rise
The Odessa American reports GM plans a 25,000 job cut bringing total to about 125,000. The piece argues foreign rivals spur reform, notes GM's shrinking market share from 42 to 25 percent since 1984, rising health care costs, and the need for hard choices by management and unions to deliver better products at lower prices.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Info and Contact
The Baytown Sun editorial board holds weekly meetings at 2 p m each Wednesday and welcomes community visits. Appointment requests go to Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302. current and former editors and reporters listed include Wanda Garner Cash Jim Finley and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun accepts original, signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public-interest topics. Include writer’s address and a non-publishable phone number, plus a photograph for columns. Limit one submission per month. editor may edit or reject. 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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U N Reform Bill Sparks Conservative U N Debate
Ron Paul argues against the United Nations Reform Act of 2005, warning it would broaden UN power, redefine terrorism, and justify international intervention in sovereign matters. He calls for US withdrawal and frames reform as a step toward a new world order, detailing his credentials in Texas's 14th District and committee roles.
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Today in History June 14 2005 Flag Day highlights
The entry notes June 14 in history including the adoption of the Stars and Stripes by the Continental Congress in 1777, founding of the U S Army in 1775, proclamation of the California Republic in 1846, Paris occupation in 1940, schoolchildren and flag salutes in 1943, adding under God to the pledge in 1954, Falklands surrender in 1982, SBC stance on women pastors, and a 1 year ago Supreme Court action on loyalty pledges.
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Baytown area history spurs proposed new county split
A 1937 movement aimed to sever East Harris County from Harris County to join Chambers County forming a new entity including Goose Creek Baytown Pelly Cedar Bayou Highlands Crosby and Mont Belvieu. Harris leaders pledged support as the plan unfolded.
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Lee
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Lee High School
I Am the American Flag Emblem of Liberty and Duty
A meditation on Flag Day describing the flag as a witness to battles from the Revolutionary era through recent conflicts. The speaker traces the flag’s meaning from violence and sacrifice to liberty, duty, and national identity, honoring soldiers who gave their lives and the ongoing duty to educate future generations.
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Council candidate grateful for support
Fred S Aguilar thanks Mercedes Renteria III for reelection to Baytown City Council. He notes 351 voters backed honesty and integrity after a tough campaign and invites West Baytown residents, 724 cast ballots, to join the West Baytown Civic Association at 6:45 p.m. at Iglesia Bautista Betel on Kentucky Street.
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