Baytown Sun vows balanced reporting amid reader critiques
The Baytown Sun editor reflects on reader expectations and the newspaper’s mission to cover community life including celebrations, fall festivals, sports, and church events while also reporting crime and fraud. Editors defend impartial coverage and argue journalism should reveal multiple perspectives without spin, aiming to enlighten and reflect local goodness alongside foibles.
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Dolly Parton to Break Ground on North Carolina Entertainment Complex
Dolly Parton will attend a groundbreaking Friday in Roanoke Rapids for a $129 million entertainment complex along I-95 in northeast North Carolina. Randy Parton will operate the 1500-seat Randy Parton Theater planned to open in April 2007 as the centerpiece of an 800-acre music district.
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Today in history highlights and anniversary notes
On November 6 1860 Abraham Lincoln defeated three rivals for the presidency. Born 1854 John Philip Sousa American march king. 1861 Jefferson Davis elected to six year Confederate presidency. 1888 Harrison defeats Cleveland in election. 1900 McKinley reelected over Bryan. 1906 Hughes elected NY governor over Hearst. 1928 Hoover defeats Smith as result flashed at Times building. 1956 Eisenhower re-elected over Stevenson. A year ago SpaceShipOne designers received $10 million and the Ansari X Prize trophy.
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Charles Evans Hughes
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
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Adlai E. Stevenson
SpaceShipOne
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Baytown Sun invites reader photo and story submissions
The Baytown Sun seeks photo submissions for possible publication and invites readers to share unique hobbies or fascination stories. Submit stories to David Bloom at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77520 or email david.bloom baytownsun.com. Include contact details for follow up.
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Community Calendar Listings Include Hymns Bingo and Classes
A weekly calendar of local events lists an old fashioned hymn singing and preaching at Comfort Suites on Sundays, bingo at VFW Post 912, computer classes at Chambers County Library, hair and skin care talk at Crosby Community Center, a DAV meeting, Bay Area Rehabilitation Center support groups, quilting at St. Mark's Church, cancer support sessions at San Jacinto Methodist, ceramics at Crosby Center, Baytown Optimist Club, Children’s Day Out enrollment, Highlands Senior activities, and Baby Time at Sterling Library with times and contact numbers.
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Comfort Suites
Garth Road
Interstate 10
W. F. McCorkle
Chambers County
Anahuac
Microsoft Word
A. Lynette Parsons
Hair Creations
Crosby
Crosby Community Center
Hare Road
Veterans — Disabled American Veterans
Chapter 126
VFW
Main Street
Bay Area
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center
Baytown
Decker Drive
Matthew Flanagan
Matthew. Flanagan
Bayarearehab
Baytown Area
N. Main St
Janie DeStefano
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Ister
Optimist Club
Market St
Joe Donnelly
Mont Belvieu
Highlands Community Center
Highland Woods Drive
Highlands
Sterling Municipal Library
Lisa
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