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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2018
Page
4
Our View traces Father’s Day origins from 1910 in Spokane through Sonora Smart Dodd honoring Civil War veteran William Smart. It notes Nixon’s 1972 national recognition and reflects on fatherhood as a challenging but rewarding role.
Martin Cooper of Baytown argues GCCISD taxes unfairly burden seniors with low homestead exemptions while Harris County and others offer larger relief. He urges voting against GCCISD bonds and calls for full senior tax relief and targeted burden shifts.
A reader asks about a Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump, proposing the honor for his actions, and signs the note Ira Alexander Crosby. The message frames a provocative, tongue in cheek inquiry about awards for controversial leadership.
Lee College and ExxonMobil showcase a long standing collaboration dating to the 1930s. ExxonMobil funding includes 100000 for the Petrochemical Initiative 125000 for scholarships and equipment 69000 to match employee donations and 15000 for the Energy Venture Camp. The partnership earned a national finalist spot for the College and Corporate Partnership Excellence Award.
Jim Finley recounts Father’s Day sentiments to his father J P and reflects on a classmate Byron Spain’s passing. He recalls growing up near Phillips 66 in Old Ocean, the Finley family, and neighborhood memories. A reader notes two vintage car features push-button starter and floor dimmer, prompting reminiscences.
AP NORC MTV poll shows most parents and kids disapprove of Trump but about 55 percent say they usually see eye to eye on politics. Both generations view politics as dysfunctional, favor civil debate, and plan to use social media to engage in midterm elections.
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