Stocks slip as inflation fears linger on Wall Street
Inflation worries kept markets in the red as wholesale data showed a mixed PPI reading and a jump in overall prices. Investors eyed consumer prices for clearer inflation signals while noting weak housing data, a rebound in bonds, and earnings from Wal Mart. Dow fell 8.88 to 11,419.89. S&P 500 down 2.42. Nasdaq down 9.39. Ten-year yield eased to 5.1 percent.
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Democrats urged to back Bush on immigration reform
Kondracke reports a Democratic consultancy advised Democrats to back a comprehensive reform approach while linking Bush to base concerns about illegals and poll data. The memo argues Democrats should attack enforcement failures, promote their own ideas, and position against mass deportations with a citizenship path. Morton Kondracke notes.
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Suspect Nabbed After Grab And Run At Decker Drive Store
A woman reports a theft at Food Town on Decker Drive as a young black woman grabbed a grocery bag from her car and fled toward a waiting black van. Separately, a black truck fled after striking a West Main light pole causing downed lines, dragging a wheel, with police seeking the vehicle. A domestic dispute on Colonial Drive ended when a swordsman slash injured her partner. aggravated assault charges are filed and an arrest warrant awaits.
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Baytown Police Log: 155 Calls From 6am Mon to 6am Tue
Baytown Police responded to 155 calls in a 24 hour period including six alarms three assaults one automobile burglary two building burglaries one criminal mischief eight disturbances three forgeries two thefts and three minor accidents. Police Beat is compiled from Baytown Police Department reports. Crime Stoppers pays cash for tips and callers remain anonymous. Call 281-427-TIPS. The police beat can be assessed through the City of Baytown Web site at www baytown.org.
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Arson Trial Details Church Fire Plot and Aftermath
Court documents reveal a $150000 insurance policy with a $1 million liability clause. Marcus allegedly hired a homeless man, Quinton Fontenette, to start the fire for payment, with Fontenette implicated as the arsonist after agreeing to a nominal sum. The April 19 2005 blaze gutted a Cloverleaf thrift store church, prompting dramatic roof collapse.
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Baytown council recount bid looms after election results
Campaign treasurer alerts recount possibility as city canvass set for May 24. Anderson must file by 5 p.m. May 26 if vote gap meets code. recount allowed if margin is under 10 percent or total votes under 1,000. District 5 was contested, others unopposed. Mayor Stephen DonCarlos won 1,894 to 394. voters approved seven charter amendments and two sales tax districts for crime control and fire services.
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