Doubts on Bush Iraq War Anniversary and Mission Accomplished Debated
The Baytown Sun editorial questions the one year mark since Saddam was toppled and the Bush administration’s claim of Mission Accomplished. It notes rising US deaths, ongoing occupation costs, lack of WMD findings, and growing public doubt about strategy. It cites insurgent deaths and Iraqi celebrations amid a fragile sovereignty transfer.
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Government airport security under review by Homeland Security
The Homeland Security Acres inquiry criticizes federal airport screening as lax and bureaucratic. It notes poor background checks on screeners and calls for TSA to act on warnings to tighten security before potential terrorist use, urging lawmakers to standardize and improve procedures nationwide.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Practices Open Meetings
The editorial board meets weekly at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays to discuss community issues. People may visit to join discussions. appointments are arranged via Managing Editor David Bloomby at 287-422-8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Joseph Lonan, Dee Anne Navarre, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 100 words on public interest. Submissions must be original and signed, with a non publication address and phone number. One submission per month. editor may edit. rights reserved. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Broom, P.O. Box 90, Baytown 77522. fax 281-427-1880. sunnews@baytownsun.com.
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Lee High student affirms readiness for college in Baytown Sun letter
Lesley Nelson, a Robert E. Lee high school senior, writes that advanced placement students feel well prepared for college. She notes many Lee teachers care deeply and that the school can provide a strong education for those willing to work, expressing confidence about graduating in May and facing college years.
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Kilgore Street Missing From Baytown Repaving List
Baytown readers note Kilgore Street was not included in a recent repaving schedule mentioned in local paging. Pecan Manor branches Kilgore and residents there still face rough travel. questions linger about Kilgore’s future repairs. Also highlighted is the May 8 national letter carriers food drive with Baytown participation and Medicare drug discount card guidance from Emily D. Lambert in Kingwood.
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May 2 in history and notable past events
On this date in history May 2 marks several events including the wounding and death of Stonewall Jackson in 1863, Leonardo da Vinci's death in 1519, the Oklahoma Territory organization in 1890, Jack Benny's radio debut in 1932, Prokofievs Peter and the Wolf world premiere in 1936, the fall of Berlin in 1945, McCarthy's death in 1957, Chessmans execution in 1960, Early Bird transatlantic TV in 1965, J Edgar Hoover death in 1972, Mandela victory and de Klerk defeat ten years ago, and Yugoslav authorities releasing POWs to Jesse Jackson five years ago. A year ago a federal court struck down much of campaign finance law.
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Oliver Reed
Malta
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Early voting continues for city school and college elections
Voters may cast ballots through May 11 using a voter registration card or acceptable ID. Locations include Baytown City Hall, Lee College, Mont Belvieu, Barbers Hill ISD, Beach City Community Building, and Old River-Wintree Community Building with varied hours.
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West Main widening and bond issues in Baytown history
In 1953 city crews widened West Main from Bryan to the West Baytown Y from 20 to 34 feet at a cost of 20000. In 1937 Goose Creek school district officials approved a 450000 bond to fund new buildings to ease overcrowding. In 2003 the Texas Ethics Commission found credible evidence that two sections of the state elections code were violated in the 2002 Baytown general election. Norman Hargrave signed an open order and agreed on a resolution for failing to provide disclosure statements on political advertising and for not reporting campaign expenditures over 100, Andrew Lannie said.
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