Mexico Supreme Court allows genocide charges against ex president
The court ruled the statute of limitations did not run out as immunity ended in 1976, sending the Corpus Christi Massacre case to a lower court. The 1971 incident near the National Polytechnic Institute left at least 25 students dead, with Echeverria accused of ordering the attack.Experts question whether the events meet genocide, but the ruling signals accountability for public officials.
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Editorial board meeting schedule at The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Visitors are invited to discuss community issues by appointment with Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Jim Pinley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun seeks public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include a nonpublic address and phone, and may be edited. Limit one submission per month. 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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True pro life position on stem cell bill draws debate
The piece argues Rep Jo Ann Emerson and supporters push embryonic stem cell research while maintaining pro life ethics. It cites James Wood and Cody Bader as examples of lives improved by research and urges Bush to update policy, noting public support and a House passage threat to veto.
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Today in History June 21 2005 notable events
Highlights of June 21 recall events spanning centuries from Sartre's birth in Paris in 1905 to constitutional ratification in 1788. Notable 20th century items include Schmeling losing a title fight in 1932, Ushijima's death in Okinawa in 1945, the 1964 civil rights workers' disappearances, Hinckley insanity verdict in 1982, and Mengele remains announced in 1985.
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Where Are the Books for Texas Students This Fall
A public appeal urges Texas leaders to fund textbooks and instructional materials via the Permanent School Fund to supply schools with literature, foreign languages, art, and music resources. It notes the PSF value at $20 billion and stresses the need for legislative action or Budget Execution Authority to meet obligations without tax revenue.
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Online Opinions On Baytown Talk Forum
The Baytown Sun invites readers to share opinions on Baytown Talk a Sun online forum. Readers are encouraged to view posts from Sun readers and contribute their own views via the website.
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Lee High Band Named VFW Musical Organization
Today in Sun History recalls 1937 when Lee High School band and drum corps were named the official VFW musical organization in Texas for another year. Other notes include 1944 asphalt purchases for Goose Creek street repairs and 1950 a Baytown Oilers Shell Oilers fundraiser game for band travel to Chicago.
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