Day of Prayer unity amid tragedy and partisan politics
Three days after Sept 11 2001 the National Day of Prayer was urged to unite the nation. The editorial notes Bush cited Franklin Roosevelt's call for national unity and urges leaders to set aside partisanship, pray for wisdom, and honor those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan while seeking peace and stronger global ties.
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Baytown Sur Editorial Board Details and Contacts
The Baytown Sur editorial board meets weekly at 2 p m on Wednesdays and invites community discussions. To schedule an appointment contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash David Bloom Joseph Lohan Dee Anne Navarre Jim Finley and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun welcomes original letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be signed with address and phone not for publication, include a photograph for columns, and may be edited or rejected. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522, or fax 281-427-1880 or email sunnews baytownsun com.
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Baytown mayoral race sparks ethics questions over candidates
The Baytown Sun reports two mayoral candidates with criminal backgrounds serving on City Council. One is criticized for poor business decisions, the other for anger issues. The community is urged to demand higher ethics and for candidates to step aside. The letter writer, a Lee High School senior, defends the school and urges students, teachers, and parents to raise standards and involvement.
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Unhappy Reliant customer recounts billing dispute
A Beach City mobile home owner joins Ms Jennifer Brown in criticizing Reliant Energy for billing and account errors. An inactive account over 500 dollars was billed to the Highlands account, triggering a disconnection on a cold day. Power was restored only after charging over 300 dollars to a card, with rude handling and repeated transfers to new staff.
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May 6 highlights from history across decades
Key events on May 6 include the 1937 Hindenburg disaster at Lakehurst killing 36 people. Arkansas seceding in 1861. the Eiffel Tower opening in 1889. WPA starting in 1935. Corregidor surrender in 1942. Bannister’s four minute mile in 1954. Maya Lin winning the Vietnam Memorial design in 1981. Colby’s body found in 1996. Paula Jones vs Clinton in 1997. and Bob Graham launching a 2004 presidential bid.
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Baytown figures show 1949- first four months overrun
Historical financial notes show in 1950 Baytown construction running about 1 million ahead of the 1949 four month figure. In 1975 Baytown City Council planned to name six panel appointments at a regular meeting. In 1990 Goose Creek school board held a public hearing to discuss possible district voting plans. In 2000 Lee College commencement had an unusual twist with a father and son graduating together in 2003. House Bill 2554 on TSPs industrial landfill passed voice vote in the Texas House, then moved to recorded vote and toward the Senate. Representative Wayne Smith of Baytown called the bill “pretty good.”
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Early voting continues for city school and college elections
Voters may vote through Tuesday with a registration card or acceptable ID. ID includes driver’s license, state ID, birth cert, passport, utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck. Several locations listed with hours. many offices show 8 am to 5 pm or similar.
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