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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2014
Page
4
The editorial recalls Memorial Day origins from Decoration Day in 1868 and its expansion to honor all who died in service since, noting the last Monday timing since 1968 and urging Baytown readers to pause and give thanks for the freedoms secured by soldiers, Marines, sailors, and pilots.
Albany Georgia Herald Editorial urges prompt accountability for Veterans Affairs health care delays as Republicans and Democrats clash on Capitol Hill. It singles out VA Secretary Shinseki amid growing concern from groups like the American Legion and links the issue to upcoming midterm elections and political fallout.
On May 25 1964 the Supreme Court ordered Virginia county schools reopen after closure to avoid desegregation. Babe Ruth hit his 714th and final home run in 1935. JFK spoke of reaching the moon by decade end. Jay Leno began hosting Tonight Show in 1992. Thought for Today notes mistakes are not final.
Wanda Orton reflects on the history of Christ Church Cathedral in Houston and its links to Baytown figures. The article notes contributors Marguerite Johnston and Jean Shepherd, mentions signers and early leaders, and highlights historic photos including a young Howard Hughes Jr. in a pre World War I group.
Jim Finley recalls a fellow graduate Dick Munnerlyn, a Navy pilot who died in 1963 during a bombing exercise in Dixie Valley Nevada. He reflects on graduation memories, a foggy drive home, and a reassurance from a former colleague about surviving danger.
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