Critics say FBI lacks counterterrorism expertise at top ranks
The Dallas Morning News reports a scathing broadside criticizing post September 11 reforms at the FBI for insufficient counterterrorism expertise among high level managers. The critique follows multiple government findings of weaknesses and internal turnover, despite some reforms and new leadership structures.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Community Input
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites community members to discuss issues. To arrange a visit contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Members include Wanda Garner Cash, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun accepts letters and guest columns for public interest
The Baytown Sun invites original signed submissions up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns. Include address and phone not for publication. Limit one submission per month. Submissions may be edited and the paper may refuse publication.
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Downing Street memos reveal fixed intelligence to justify Iraq
The Downing Street memos show Tony Blair and cabinet records noting that military action against Saddam was seen as inevitable. Officials discussed that intelligence was being cooked to match policy, with warnings on postwar occupation and legality of regime change. The piece contrasts media coverage and cites critics explaining the spin and bias around the Iraq war buildup.
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Letter writer argues unborn fetus is a separate life with right to life
Cyrus B. Fletcher of Baytown challenges Julie Robichaud of San Antonio on abortion ethics. He asserts the unborn is a separate living being with rights, criticizes Roe v. Wade logic, and argues for the right to control one’s body while denying forced bodily contribution to another.
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June 24 history highlights span centuries
On June 24, 1948, Berlin Airlift began after Communist forces cut routes to West Berlin. In 1314 Scotland defeated England at Bannockburn. Henry VIII crowned in 1509. 1793 France adopted first republican constitution. Eastland disaster in 1915 killed over 800. France armistice with Italy in 1940. Resurrection City closed in 1968. Eastern Airlines crash near JFK in 1975 killed 113. Clinton 2002 prescription drug plan proposed. Bush questioned over CIA leak. FCC ownership ruling overturned.
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Baytown History Highlights From 1937 to 2000
Highlights include 1937 patent award for decolorizing lubricating oils by Larry Showalter of Humble Oil Baytown lab. 1950 Miss Baytown contest announced by Baytown Junior Chamber and Brunson Theater. 1953 voting machine adoption for county bond election with sample ballot. 1975 City Council approves rate increase request by General Telephone Co. 1990 heat warnings cite grass fire hazard regionwide. 2000 push to replace pools with aquatics center and include in bond plan.
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