Prayer Controversy Backdrop in 1962 Supreme Court Case
The 22 word non denominational daily school prayer in New York schools sparked a nationwide clash over church and state. On June 27 1962 the U S Supreme Court ruled official prayers in schools unconstitutional as a religious activity. Local schools in Baytown varied in practice with prayers and scripture readings. Wanda Orton longtime Sun editor notes context and opinions.
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On This Day in History and Births of Notables
Highlights include James Smithson founder of the Smithsonian, Truman's Korea action in 1950, and Stonewall riots in 1969. Notables born today span Emma Goldman to J. J. Abrams. Also includes sports draft Kwame Brown in 2001 and Ted Williams wartime service.
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Letter to Editor Complain of Yard Noise in Baytown
A. Blythe writes that while reading a letter about noise at a pipe yard a car blasts loud radio down her street, drowning out TV news. She thanks the city council and Baytown Police for inaction.
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Save Our Battleship Texas From Ship Channel Peril
Chris Buckner urges a grassroots fundraiser to raise about 15 million dollars for TPWD to repair and raise the Battleship Texas from the San Jacinto ship channel. He proposes centering donations at City Hall and launching a statewide telethon with musical acts and local campaigns to support the effort. Buckner cites the ship as a WW I and WW II survivor and appeals to Texans to fund permanent fixes and preservation.
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Sun invites letters and guest columns from readers
The Sun publishes letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Original submissions only. Contact details listed: Janie Gray publisher, Sandy Denson advertising director, Adam Yanell managing editor, Joshua Hart circulation manager.
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Baytown Sun Letters Policy and Contact Details
Material addressed to The Baytown Sun bearing the writer's signature may be edited and the paper may refuse publication. Send signed letters to Adam Vanelli at The Baytown Sun, P O Box 90, Baytown TX 77522, fax (281) 427-1880 or sunnews@baytownsun.com. Missed paper redelivery must be reported by 9 a.m. weekdays or 11 a.m. Sundays. Circulation hours listed. Board notes editor/publisher and advertising director.
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