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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2015
Page
4
Our view honors the memory of more than a half million Americans who gave their lives for the country. Memorial Day, once Decoration Day, began in 1868 to honor Union and Confederate soldiers and was expanded after World War I to all who died in service.
Terry Nevorski of Baytown writes to plead for a new Goose Creek transportation center. He recalls long service as a Goose Creek bus driver and warns ongoing objections delay construction. He urges residents and officials to stop bickering and approve a site soon for the bus fleet.
Citizens are invited to send opinion letters to sunnews and Baytown Sun online. Include a phone number for verification and note that letters must fit a 300 word limit and may be edited. Submission options are available at baytownsun.com.
Wanda Orton reviews quirky ad history from Coneheads to Aflac and Keep America Beautiful. From Jake from Planet State Farm to the Aflac duck, ads built icons, sparked jokes, and shaped public memory. The piece notes cancer center support and shifting views on smoking ads.
Jim Finley urges body cameras for police and proposes Arrests Without Lawpersons AWOL led by retired officials to respond to crises instead of officers. He envisions federal grants and Hollywood backing with Al Sharpton and others heading local units to enter alleys and confront criminals while praising law enforcement in principle.
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