One year after Iraq invasion editorial weighs cost and worth
The Baytown Sun editorial by David Bloom considers the first anniversary of the 2003 invasion, noting no weapons of mass destruction found, ongoing violence, and rising costs. It highlights casualties, national debate on security, and asks if the war was worth the price while praising Iraqi constitution progress and Saddam’s eventual trial.
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Iraq
White House
United States
Bush
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Osama bin Laden
America
Spanish elections set Zapatero victory amid anti terrorism vote
Spaniards streamed to polls to reject terrorism and elect Socialist Jose Luis Zapatero, signaling punishment for the Popular Party over information handling. The result promises wider electoral reverberations as Zapatero vows strong action on terrorism and troop withdrawal from Iraq.
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Socialist Party
Jose Luis Zapatero
Popular Party
Zapatero
Iraq
Clarin
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Editorial board meeting and submission guidelines Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun invites public discussion with a weekly editorial board meeting at 2 pm Wednesdays. To book, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. Submit signed letters up to 300 words or guest columns up to SCO words with photo and return address.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Garner Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
the Sun
Rght
David Broom
The
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Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Supreme Court to hear cases on enemy combatants rights
Nat Henioff argues the Sixth Amendment rights of Hamdi and Padilla clash with Bush administration secrecy and military detention. He notes a Second Circuit ruling granting defense counsel access and questions the legality of holding noncitizens at Guantanamo without access to civilian courts. Henioff warns of a dangerous presidential power precedent and urges focus on fundamental American values.
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Supreme Court
Yaser Esam Hamdi
Jose Padilla
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
High Court
United States
Guantanamo Bay
Defense Department
Hamdi
Frank Dunham
Hamidi
Dunham
Kendall
Donald Rumsfeld
Donna Newman
Andrew Patel
Patel
The
Daily Journal
Newman
Padilla
George W. Bush
Texans Help Aboard Grateful Drive In Kerrville
A Texas drive through Kerrville on Interstate 10 turned tense when a trailer jackknifed and a Ford pickup pulling a 24 foot trailer veered toward oncoming traffic. A Baytown trucker named Kevin Bennett improvised a rescue by using chains to pull the stalled vehicle off the road while a gray haired woman offered help. Texas highway patrol officers arrived promptly and a tire blowout was confirmed. The narrator credits several angels for aiding in the crisis and expresses gratitude for Texas helpers.
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Glenn
Interstate 10
Florida
Kerrville
Kevin Bennett
Baytown
Bhut
Highway Patrol
Kevin
Arived
March 19 historical highlights and events across years
On March 19 various events are listed including the return of swallows to San Juan Capistrano, Bush ordering Iraq war actions, Faust's Paris premiere in 1859, the eight hour work day ruling in 1917, daylight saving approval in 1918, Nevada gambling legalisation in 1931, the 1945 Franklin carrier attack and Nero Decree, Caine Mutiny publication in 1951, first televised Oscars in 1953, Princess Margaret separation in 1976, House televising in 1979, and nuclear talks in 198...
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San Juan Capistrano Mission
California
Bush
Iraq
Baghdad
Saddam Hussein
Charles Gounod
Paris
Supreme Court
Congress
Nevada
U.S
Franklin
Japan
Adolf Hitler
Henan Wouk
Buckingham Palace
Margaret
Earl of Snowdon
House of Representatives
North Korea
South Korea
Clinton
America
White House
Timeline of Local Events Across Decades
Events span 1941 shut Main Bar over expired license after deputies ordered mix drinks. 1944 heavy rains and cold delayed farming and gardening for up to three weeks. 1954 Dan Stallworth's mother dies suddenly in Waco after years of poor health. 1976 Ted Kloesel files to run for District 1 seat. 1991 Tony Palumbo starts Teen Court in Harris County. 2001 Crosby school considers lengthening high school math to four years. 2003 rabies shot rules go state wide with room for stricter local rules.
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Main Bar
Robert E. Lee
Dan Stallworth
Waco
Ted Kloesel
Harris County
Justice of the Peace
Tony Palumbo
Crosby
Texas
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Nat Henioff
Nat Hentoff
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