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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 2004
Page
4
Baytown Sun editorial by Joseph Lohan highlights Texas History Month begun by Pat Goodrich and the 78th Legislature. It recalls key Texas events from 1731 to 1836 including the Alamo siege and Goliad execution, urging education and public exhibits across Texas.
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 500 words and guest columns with photos. Signatures, full contact details, and one submission per month are requested. editors may edit or refuse. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun P.O. Box 90 Baytown 77522 or by fax 281-427-1880 or email sun@baytownsun.com.
A reader argues with Hilda about Bush and Clinton, praising Bush on counterterrorism while blaming Clinton for terrorism, the recession, and financial crimes. The letter mixes political opinion with commentary on the Patriot Act and claims about al Qaeda and domestic enforcement. The writer also comments on Ferry Road speed limits and traffic concerns.
A reader denounces President Bush's marriage amendment as a threat to basic human rights. The letter argues the constitution should protect individuals from discrimination and lists consequences of denying marriage rights, including financial, hospital, and insurance impacts, urging public support for equal rights.
The Baytown Sun invited candidates in contested races in the March 9 primary to submit essays of up to 250 words explaining why they are running, their brain issues, and why voters should support them.
Veteran Texas DPS officer Hugh Sigers seeks the Republican nomination for Chambers County Sheriff. A 27 year DPS veteran and former highway patrol supervisor, he lists BS in criminal justice from Baylor and TCLEOSE certificates. He pledges ethics policies, continuous training, interagency cooperation, courteous service, and public safety reform. He invites questions at 281-383-3977.
March 2 marks notable events from 1793 Sam Houston born near Lexington to 1923 Time magazine debut. Other entries include Texas independence in 1836, King Kong premiere in 1933, Pius XII election in 1939, Bismarck Sea battle begins in 1943, and ethics code adoption in 1977.
A Baytown timeline notes Texas Bicentennial honors in 1976 with Chambers County named a Bicentennial County, a 1991 military injury in Saudi Arabia to Spec. 4 David Meadows Jr., 2001 Oak Awards honoring unsung employees and Baytown Fire and Rescue staff, and a 2002 canine distemper outbreak response after euthanizing over 40 dogs at the Animal Control facility.
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