Rainy politics and women leaders spark debate in Baytown
In a Baytown reader letter, Cyrus B. Fletcher contrasts Baytown rain with a flood of “I am sure” remarks about Hillary Clinton and emails. He notes historic women leaders Indira Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, Benazir Bhutto, Golda Meir, and current figures Dilma Rousseff Angela Merkel Park Geun-hye. He references Park Geun-hye's scar and predicts Hillary’s umbrella will keep her hair dry as 2016 approaches.
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Margaret Thatcher
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Quiz of local notables names and deeds reveals many Baytown ties
A Baytown Sun roundup lists 15 figures with brief bios. Bill Kellogg is a WWII hero of the 82nd Airborne. Christian Smith founded Cedar Bayou. Delbert and Olive Grandstaff linked to Baytown Elementary and Kathryn Grant’s marriage to Bing Crosby. Marvin Baker linked to the USS Indianapolis. W C Pop Swain and G E P Green note local public service and Goose Creek policy impact. Leo LaBorde coached Robert E. Lee tennis. Alma Morgan won golf titles near ExxonMobil docks. Hamlet Davis helped form Baytown City Council. C W Red Grantham led Goose Creek and Baytown public works. Henry Gillette linked to Bagland Orphanage. Wilbur Snyder survived Bataan and prison. Moseley Baker helped found Cedar Bayou Methodist Church. L R Doodles Rigby managed local theaters. Henry Blasick first librarian of Sterling Library. Wanda Orton noted as Sun editor.
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Delbert Grandstaff
Baytown
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West Columbia
Kathryn Grant
Bing Crosby
Baker Road
U.S. Naval
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Indianapolis
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Navy
William M. Baker
Marvin
Pop” Swain
Houston Lighting & Power Co
G. E.P. Green
Goose Creek
Carver
Leo LaBorde
Robert E. Lee High School
Alma Morgan
ExxonMobil
Hamlet Davis
Pelly
C.W. “Red” Grantham
Public Works Department
Henry Gillette
Ashbel Smith
Bagland
Wilbur Snyder
Bataan
Moseley Baker
San Jacinto
Tabbs Bay
Baker Bay
L.R. “Doodles” Rigby
Port Theater
la Porte
Brunson Theater
Rufus Honeycutt
Sterling Municipal Library
Police investigate two deaths and missing teens
Baytown Sun readers most engaged with a week of homicide related coverage. The top article covers police probing two deaths including a mother and daughter, followed by reports on a missing teens case and developments, with several items noting suspects and searches alongside prayers and public concern.
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Mont Belvieu
Yoga Classes at Baytown Center Offer Gentle Hatha Practice
A Baytown resident promotes Hatha yoga at the Baytown Community Center. The program, taught by Barbara, emphasizes gentle stretching, breathing, and modification for all levels. The writer, a 68 year old with arthritis and artificial knees, notes personal benefits and continued practice across ten years at nearby centers. The piece highlights accessibility and stress relief through regular sessions.
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Barbara
Eagle Pointe Recreation Center
Texas tops nation in capital investment projects says Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott touts Texas as leading state for 2014 capital investment projects tracked by Site Selection magazine. He highlights 689 projects with at least 1 million dollars each and 20 jobs per facility, plus top metro areas Odessa Houston and Dallas. He pledges tax cuts regulatory relief faster permits and skills training to keep growth and investment flowing.
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Houston
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Today in History March 11 2015 notable world events
On March 11 anniversaries include the 1861 Confederate Constitution adoption in Montgomery Alabama. Fleming death in London. Hanafi hostage crisis resolution. 1993 Janet Reno Senate confirmation. 2011 Japan earthquake tsunami and Fukushima damage. 2012 Bales Afghan killings case. Thought by Kate Chopin appears as a quote.
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Alexander Fleming
London
Washington D.C
Hanafi
Janet Reno
Senate
Japan
Fukushima Dai-ichi
U.S. Army
Robert Bales
Kate Chopin
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