Spam control stance mocked by e mailer
A Dallas Morning News column quotes a self described spammer praising the FTC for not creating a no spam registry. The writer cites social security data requests and suggests spam makes up 60 to 80 percent of e mail traffic while admitting their own messages constitute 99.9 percent.
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Miscalculations exact costs in postwar force redeployments
The Army overstretched after miscalculations about troop levels for Iraq and Afghanistan. Active and reserve soldiers face extended tours and delayed separations as units are redeployed. Congress should pursue sensible redeployments rather than election year calls to expand the Army.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns for public interest
The Baytown Sun invites signed original letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words addressing any public interest topic. Include a non published address and phone number, one submission per month, and a photo for guest columns. Submissions may be edited or refused.
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Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
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Embryonic stem cell debate stirs UCSD scientist
UCSD biology professor Larry Goldstein says Bush limits on embryonic stem cell research hinder medical progress. He notes he funds via private sources and cites Senate pressure led by Feinstein and even Nancy Reagan urging loosening restrictions. Critics warn embryos may not yield cures.
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Larry Goldstein
George W. Bush
University of California San Diego
Goldstein
Copley News Service
White House
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
CNS
U.S. Sena
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Reagan
Sen
Dianne Feinstein
D-Calif
Nancy Reagan
Rick Weiss
Washington Post
Oval Office
Human Life Review
Feinstein
Science
Nature
Catherine Verfaillie
University of Minnesota Medical School
The Sun Online Baytown Talk Forum Opinion Call
Readers are invited to share views on hot topics posted by The Sun in the Baytown Talk online forum. The invitation emphasizes quick responses and ongoing discussion.
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Baytown Summer Concert Series Opens At Bicentennial Park
The city launched the first Baytown Summer Concert Series at Bicentennial Park with Wilfred Chevis and the Texas Zydeco Band followed by Texas Johnny Brown. July 3 features Hanna's Reef and the Baytown Historical Museum inductees Coastiners, then July 4 performances by Charlie Robison, Guy Clark, The Bayou Big Band, Ram Herrera, 4 Barrel Ramblers, and Texas Squeeze. Teachers praised for dedication and resilience, deserving more pay and respect.
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Wilfred Chevis
Texas Johnny Brown
Chuck Berry
Bob Marley
Percy Sledge
Hanna’s Reef
Baytown
Highland High School Bus Bridge Advocated by Parent
A Highlands parent urges building a local high school to shorten commutes for her daughter and grandson, citing long trips to Sterling, repeated detentions for detention, and loss of bus privileges after a prank. She notes high school taxes and calls for local spending.
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Sterling
Readjustment Act signed GI Bill of Rights 1944
On this date in history the GI Bill of Rights was signed by President Roosevelt in 1944. Notable events include Hudson’s mutiny, the 1870 DOJ creation, George V crown, Joe Louis rematch, France Armistice, Okinawa war end, Judy Garland death, Nixon voting age, Astaire death, Pat Nixon death, Rockets NBA title, Clinton Macedonia visit, ADA limits, Iraq oil return delayed by sabotage.
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Westminster Abbey
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France
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Okinawa
Judy Garland
London
Nixon
Fred Astaire
Los Angeles
Pat Nixon
Park Ridge
N.J
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New York Knicks
Clinton
Macedonia
Supreme Court
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Baytown history highlights through the years
A review of Baytown milestones, from 1937 state recognition of Lee High School band to 2000 talks on horizontal curbs. Notable items include 1944 asphalt purchases, 1950 fund raising game for Chicago trip, 1953 temperature highs, 1975 death penalty delay, 1990 urban design advice, and 2000 Growth Management discussions.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of Texas
Goose Creek
John Harkins
Baytown Oilers
Shell Oilers
Chicago
Baytown
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