On This Day History Highlights May 20 1902 1969 1989
Key events on May 20 include Cuba’s republic formation ending U S military presence in 1902, Columbus death in 1506, Lindbergh flight in 1927, Earhart transatlantic flight in 1932, Pan Am Yankee Clipper flight in 1939, Kalamazoo recording in 1942, Freedom Riders attack in 1961, Hamburger Hill capture in 1969, and Gilda Radner’s death in 1989. The report notes voting, battles, and royal appeals across history.
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Cuba
Republic of Cuba
Tomas Estrada Palma
Christopher Columbus
Spain
North Carolina
Montgomery
Ala
Richmond
Charles Lindbergh
Roosevelt Field
Long Island
N.Y
Spit of St. Louis
France
Amelia Earhart
Newfoundland
Ireland
Atlantic
Pan American Airways
Port Washington
Europe
Glenn Miller
Victor Studios
Hollywood
U.S
Apbia Mountain
Hamburger Hill
Gilda Radner
Los Angeles
Roger Keith Coleman
Virginia
Wanda McCoy
Thailand
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Associated Press
Thought For Today Quote by Gilda Radner
A reflective quote from Gilda Radner about life’s ambiguity and the acceptance of imperfect endings. It emphasizes embracing uncertainty, change, and making the best of each moment without knowing what comes next.
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Gilda Radner
Do Not Be Anxious Verse From Philippians 4 6 7
A Bible verse encourages believers not to be anxious but to present requests to God through prayer and thanksgiving. It promises God’s peace will guard hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, described as transcending all understanding.
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Christ Jesus
Lawmaker cites unfair federal child care funds in Texas
El Paso Senator Eliot Shapleigh says federal child care subsidies should rely on poverty alone, proposing an extra 20 million yearly for border communities. He argues current Texas practice also weights regional child counts. Officials deny misallocation, citing strict income caps and need.
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EL Paso
Texas
Texas Workforce Commission
Eliot Shapleigh
del Paso
Border Communities
Shapleigh
el Paso Times
Diane Rath
The
Rath
Center For Public Policy Priorities
Houston
San Antonio
Dallas
Edward Kennedy
Dmass
Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee
Jim Manley
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Democrat
Manley
Bill aims to speed citizenship for noncitizen soldiers
The measure would cut the military service requirement from three to two years for citizenship, waive fees, and allow processing at US embassies. Rep Martin Frost argues service proves loyalty while noting current rules keep many veterans waiting years.
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Department of Defense
United States
Texas
Martin Frost
Dallas
Frost
Baytown approves permits totaling 2.66 million for May 10–16
Baytown Inspection Division reports 2,663,245 in permits for the week, including 795,000 for new commercial buildings and 1,524,360 for new residences. Projects cover Rent-A-Center at 29:10 Garth Road, a body shop on N Main, several homes on Spring Lane and Decatur Avenue, and commercial add-ons like a pawn shop remodel and a security office. Dates show permits filed between May 10 and May 16 with various contractors such as Cisneros Construction Group Brumley Building Corp and D.R. Horton Custom Homes.
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Brumley Building Corp
Spring Lane
Efrain Garica
Jaime Soria
Decatur Avenue
Brighton Homes
D.R. Horton Custom Homes
Tor
Pinewood Court
Imperial Homes
N. Main St
Starlett's Inc
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