Bush Thanksgiving Baghdad visit boosts troops morale
The Baytown Sun editorial notes President Bush’s surprise Thanksgiving trip to Baghdad as a morale boost for about 600 U S service members, a symbolic gesture to families, and a rebuttal to critics. It argues the visit signals national solidarity but says it does not change the war’s course and urges internationalizing the conflict for a quicker end.
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United States
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Medicare reform bill seen as grand bargain by negotiators
Senate and House negotiators call the Medicare reform bill a grand bargain while questioning its projected cost over 10 years. The plan adds a prescription drug benefit for about 40 million Americans and subsidies for the poor, with experiments paying insurers to offer private plans starting in 2010. A senior discount card begins next May cutting drug costs by 15 percent and low income seniors may receive a $600 annual subsidy.
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House
Don Nickles
R-Okla
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Baytown Sun invites editorials and letters to discuss community issues
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include contact details, and may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun, P.O. Box 90 Baytown 77522, or by fax or email.
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David Bloom
Wanda Garner Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Dane Howard Lee
the Sun
P.O. Box
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytown- Sun.com
Readers defend freedom amid Saddam debate and flags
Baytown reader Paul Robie argues on the Opinions page that Saddam Hussein violated UN resolutions and warns against supporting his regime. He urges Americans to display a proper flag, replace worn banners, and reflect on true patriotism and freedom.
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Bay Area
Saddam
Al-Qaida
Vfw
Paul Robie
Baytown
Lee College student paper feud with Rebel name swap explained
In a Lantern editorial, the writer argues the Rebel name dispute could have been handled better by the editor and urges consultation with the Student Government Association. The piece notes The Lantern will publish next semester under a new staff if the SGA agrees, and clarifies publishing and affiliation concerns.
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Ang Ie
the Rebel
Student Government Association Pro
Lantern
Date in History Highlights and Notable Births Shaping 1782 to 1936
Today marks the 334th day of 2003 with historical notes from 1782 1803 1835 1874 and 1936. The entry mentions the US Britain peace talks in Paris ending the Revolution, Spain ceding Louisiana, Mark Twain born in Florida Missouri, Winston Churchill birth at Blenheim Palace, and the Crystal Palace fire in London.
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Britain
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Spain
Louisiana
France
Samuel Langhore Clemens
Mark Twain
Florda
Sir Winston Churchill
Blenheim Palace
London
Crystal Palace
Baytown Bay History Highlights Include Clark Ruling
In 1978 state attorney general ruled Superintendent Johnny Clark could view the citizen complaint booklet and hear the tape of the closed meeting with the school board after citizen complaints. In 2001 ExxonMobil held a Christmas prime party at Goose Creek Country Club saluting Refiner of the Year John Tucker. A year ago a wrongful death suit by Luis Torres family against Baytown waited for a schedule approval.
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Baytown Sun
Johnny Clark
Clark
ExxonMobil
Goose Creek Country Club
John Tucker
Luis Torres
Baytown
Baytownsun.com
Lee College President Discusses Budget Crunch and Newspaper Name
Martha Ellis outlines severe state budget cuts, an 18 percent funding reduction, and no faculty raises while maintaining summer courses and seeking alternative revenue. She defends student newspaper independence, cites first amendment rights, and details funding through Student Congress and an adviser. Ellis promotes student success and affordable, transferable programs at Lee College.
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Baytown Area
Martha Ellis
Lee College
State of Texas
Rebel
Student Congress
Rodger Jorddann
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