Schiavo autopsy ends debate on condition and care
The autopsy of Terri Schiavo shows severe brain atrophy consistent with a persistent vegetative state and questions the heart failure cause. It undercuts political meddling and supports the spouse’s decision to withdraw feeding, though her parents dispute the findings.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Community Input
The Baytown Sun editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesday to discuss local issues. Visit the board or contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 422-8302. members include Wanda Garner, David Bloom, Kim Finley, and Jane Howard.
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Ansnes
David Bloom
Wanda Garner
Eaga
Kim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Shee
Baytown Sun invites signed letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun requests original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public matter. Include writer address and a non publication phone number. Submissions limited to one per month and subject to editing or refusal. send to Wanda Garner Cash or Bloom, P O Box 90 Baytown, fax 281 427 1880, or email sunnews baytownsun.com.
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Perry Calls Special Session for Bold Tax Cuts and Education Funding
Texas Governor Rick Perry urges a special session to enact a $7 billion property tax relief plan and historic education funding. The plan boosts the homestead exemption, reduces school property taxes by about 23 percent, raises tobacco and sales tax revenues, closes franchise tax loopholes, and aims to raise teacher pay by about $1,500 while expanding education technology and classroom reforms.
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Austin
On This Date June 25 Historical Highlights
June 25 marks events from 1788 Virginia ratifies the Constitution to 1967 Beatles TV debut and 1973 John Dean Senate testimony. Notable notes include Custer’s 1876 defeat, Korea outbreak in 1950, and a 1962 school prayer ruling. President Bush and Laura visit Ireland.
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of the Little Bighorn
Montana
Virginia
U.S
Korea
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Senate
Watergate Committee
Jack Ryan
U.S. Senate
Illinois
Jeri Ryan
Bush
Laura
Ireland
Baytown History Highlights From 1944 to 2003
A look back at Baytown milestones: 1944 marked American-made Rubber Day at Elm Field Stadium celebrating General Tire and Rubber Co.’s anniversary. 1953 reports study of air conditioning for city halls and police offices. 1990 bond election set for Sept 29 totaling 38.5 million. 2003 DHS grants awarded to Baytown and Chambers County totaling over 900 thousand.
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Elm Field
Robert E. Lee High School
General Tire and Rubber Co
Baytown
H.E. McKee
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Chambers County
Judge Offers Church Choice For Offenders In Kentucky
Kentucky judge gives repeat drug and alcohol offenders an option to attend church instead of jail, asserting church involvement can drive rehabilitation. The piece cites sociological comparisons between American religious life and European secular trends, noting high self‑reported belief in God yet lower church attendance in Europe. It also mentions studies suggesting churchgoing may extend life and reduce hospital days.
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T.R. Reid
United States of Europe
Reid
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Western Europe
Europe
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France
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Amsterdam
St. Jacob’s Church
Stockholm
Sweden
Canterbury Cathedral
England
Missouri Synod Lutheran
Lansing
Mich
William Richardt
Richardt
St. Matthew's Church
Missouri Synod
Richards
Hell
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