Rumsfeld Warns of Prolonged Violence in Iraq
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said he expects more violence in Iraq and that defeating the insurgency could take up to 12 years with Iraqi forces leading the effort. He warned of an escalation before December elections as U S casualties rise and public doubt grows.
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Wayne Gray Sports Complex to Open with Four Games
The Wayne Gray Sports Complex in Baytown opens with a ribbon cutting at 3 30 p m Wednesday followed by a Home Run Derby and public tours. A girls fast pitch softball exhibition and summer tournaments start July 1 at the 10 field complex built at a cost of 2 7 million after a year of major reconstruction.
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Houston Symphony to hold free Sounds like Fun concert
The Houston Symphony will present a free Sounds like Fun concert at Baytown Junior School at 10 30 a m Wednesday as part of its outreach to introduce children to classical music. Director Roger Daily cites Goose Creek district support and Baytown's decade of hosting this series with this year’s theme Shoots for the Stars celebrating NASA’s return to manned space exploration.
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Billy Graham ends revival in Queens sermon finale
The evangelist preached what could be his last revival sermon to about 90,000 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. He urged decisions for Jesus and hinted he may return someday while noting his advanced age and that death is unknowable. His 23 minute address drew a strong response as thousands came forward.
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Celebrate America choir perform patriotic history at Baytown church
Pam Shirley of the Celebrate America choir, active seven years, supports more than music as her Navy son could be deployed overseas from his carrier. About 500 attendees at Second Baptist Church Baytown viewed a musical drama tracing the Declaration of Independence and Constitution with songs like How Great Thou Art and The Star Spangled Banner. Eric Sandifer wrote the play with Jack Hall, the church’s musical director, and about 30 veterans attended the reception.
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Dangerous sight line at Bush Road Stonehenge intersection
In 1982 Harris County widened Bush Road to four lanes and the line of sight remains insufficient. To improve safety, four residential lots on the north Stonehenge side and one on the south side would need to be condemned, affecting backyards of several homes. No plans exist to change the intersection design. Baytown annexed Bush Road on May 11 2000. Gary Smith city spokesman.
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Learn to Swim Classes Offered at Lakewood Club Baytown
Learn to swim is highlighted as a key summer lesson for children per CDC data on drowning. The Lakewood Club at 233 Greenbriar Drive will run four two week sessions with preschool, parent child, learn to swim and adult classes.
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