May 3 2002 History Highlights from Around the World
May 3 marks various historical events including the 1607 Jamestown settlement, 1842 Arthur Sullivan's birth, 1917 Fatima visions, 1940 Churchill's vow, 1954 Seaway Act and Pajama Game debut, 1958 Nixon attack in Caracas, 1985 MOVE confrontation deaths, and a 1995 Endeavour spacewalk plus a $600 million Los Angeles aid package announced by President Bush.
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William Gilbert
London
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
Thought for Today Quote by Ayn Rand on money
The line questions money as the root of all evil and urges inquiry into what drives money. It presents Ayn Rand’s perspective as a provocative prompt about value, motivation, and ethics in wealth.
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Ayn Rand
Bipte Verse Proverbs 14 30 Moral Thought
A heart at peace brings vitality to the body while envy corrodes the bones. This Biblical verse from Proverbs 14 30 contrasts inner tranquility with the destructive effect of envy on one’s health and spirit.
Monthly luncheon on Baytown development topics offered
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Baytown hosts a luncheon at Quality Inn Baytown 300 South Alexander Drive on Tuesday. City Manager Monte Mercer Planning Director Gregory Stubbs and Chief Building Official Kevin Byal present Develop and Build in Baytown Improvements and Accommodations to inform contractors homeowners and the public. Lunch at 11 30 a.m. costs 12 per person with reservations via the chamber office or fax.
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Six hurt after irritant sprayed in Houston mall
About 200 shoppers were in Foley's at Almeda Mall when a spray resembling pepper spray or mace was released in the shoe department Saturday night. Six people were hospitalized with eye nose and breathing irritation and later released. no serious injuries reported as the building was cleared.
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Houston Area
Houston Fire Department
Foley’s
Almeda Mall
HFD
Jay Evans
Aledo teen swallows heroin in fatal journal entry
Eighteen year old Randy Kalmoe from Aledo recorded his drug experiment on a computer before collapsing. His father found him unconscious in his bedroom on May 4, ending a planned halfpage journal. The incident is reported by the Associated Press.
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Texas
Randy Kalmoe
Aledo
Kalmoe
Robert Kalmoe
Associated Press
Baytown arrests tag weekend cases on assault theft and drugs
A 23-year-old Baytown man was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Saturday in the 6900 block of Garth Road after assaulting his girlfriend. Bond set at 2,500 dollars on criminal mischief and assault family violence. A 22-year-old Baytown man was arrested at 7:50 p.m. Saturday after assaulting his niece and sister. He faces two counts of assault with bond set at 8,000 dollars. A man reported 6,500 dollars in construction equipment stolen from the 300 block of Lakewood Drive between 5 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. A 46-year-old Baytown man was arrested at 9:18 p.m. Saturday for theft in the 3500 block of Garth Road after attempting to steal 85 dollars worth of electronics from a department store. Bond set at 5,000 dollars. A 37-year-old Baytown man was arrested at 9:45 p.m. Saturday for possession of a controlled substance while police served a warrant in the 400 block of Arbor Street. marijuana was found. Bond set at 1,000 dollars.
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Baytown Police log reveals weekend calls and incidents
Between 6 a.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday Baytown police handled 167 calls including 8 alarms two assaults seven auto thefts six burglaries 24 disturbances one shots fired 10 thefts two major accidents and 10 minor accidents. Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips and callers remain anonymous. Call (281) 427-TIPS. Baytown police Web site police.baytown.org.
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Private drilling clash over Padre Island sea turtles
BNP Petroleum plans a gas operation on Padre Island while facing a Sierra Club lawsuit alleging harm to Kemp's ridley turtles. The dispute centers on nest protection and transport traffic, with BNP touting safeguards and turtle volunteers patrolling beaches.
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Gale Norton
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Fred Richardson
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Dallas audit finds city cellphone waste and overspending
Dallas spends about 2.2 million dollars annually for 2,200 wireless phones with widespread overuse. An audit shows one worker used 3,984 minutes in a month costing over 1100 dollars, 47 directory assistance calls, and roaming charges of 686 dollars in November. Auditors urge flexible carrier choice and better monitoring.
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Directory Assistance
Dallas Morning News
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Rasansky
Train derailment in Colfax California halts near cliff
A Colfax California derailment involving a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train carrying nonhazardous chemicals left one car suspended over a steep drop at China Wall. No injuries reported and cars were being secured as hazardous materials crews respond. Amtrak passengers reassigned to buses as investigations continue.
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Rick Armstrong
Armstrong
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Santa Fe
Michael Furtney
Union Pacific
California Forestry Department
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Furtney
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Chicago
Tom Gambrel
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