Editorial argues Cuba trade embargos should end
The Baytown Sun editorial contends that the US Cuba embargo is a failure and harms all. It cites Jimmy Carter's Cuba visit and argues that lifting bans would boost US exports, promote reform in Cuba, and foster dialogue. It notes Florida Cuban exiles influence and praises Carter's trip as a step toward trade driven change.
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Jimmy Carter
Cuba
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Calvin Coolidge
Fidel Castro
Castro
Florida
Soviet Union
United States
Texas
Texas Farm Bureau
Far East
Houston
Havana
Vietnam
China
Bush
Jeb
Carter
Yucca Mountain nuclear waste move gains House backing
The House supports shipping nuclear waste to Yucca Mountain in Nevada amid opposition citing safety concerns and storage capacity at existing sites. Proponents note alternatives keep waste at 131 locations and highlight Yucca as safer, with a possible opening around 2010. the Senate is expected to back the president.
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Yucca Mountain
Nevada
Yucca
House
Senate
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Public Submissions
The Baytown Sun invites public input with weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and welcomes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Submissions must be original, signed, with contact details, and sent to Wanda Garner Cash or David Groom at P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Garner Cash
Meredith Daniel
Eric Bauer
Dee Anne Navarre
Gaytown Sun
the Sun
David Groom
P.O. Box
Baytown
Media critique of slave redemption coverage in Sudan
The column accuses The New York Times and The Washington Post of prejudicial reporting on Sudanese slavery, arguing Kristof and Vick rely on unproven claims of fraud. It cites multiple figures and witnesses challenging the allegations, praising some viewpoints while condemning others as irresponsible journalism.
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Sudan
New York Times
Nicholas Kristof
Kristof
National Islamic Front
Washington Post
Nairobi
Karl Vick
John Eibner
Christian Solidarity International
Vick
Nuba Mountains
Bona Malwal
Oxford University
NBC
Dateline
CBS News
Kael Vick
Tony Norman
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Norman
Brent Salsgiver
Salsgiver
Csts
When you vote with your heart in Baytown letters
Long Baytown letter recalls local politics and voting history. The writer,-age 75, reflects on poll taxes, the shift from at large to ten single member districts, and Pete Alfaro as a debated figure who urges clean campaigns. He urges unity, prayer for peace, and participation in council meetings. The piece ends with appreciation for readers and a self aware remark about opinions.
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Baytown
Pete Alfaro
Pete
City Hall
Torres Grand Jury
Alfaro
Baytown Sun
Officials In Area Chambers And Civic Groups
Community contact sheet lists Baytown Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce numbers plus Chambers County Chamber of Commerce League of Women Voters Baytown Sterling Library and county officials with phone contacts and Secretary of State number. Includes County Commission reference.
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Baytown Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Chambers County Chamber of Commerce
League of Women Voters of
Baytown
Sterling Municipal Lbrary
Secretary of State
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