When does Christmas season truly begin asks reader
Baytown resident Chris Buckner reflects on the ever earlier start of Christmas in modern culture. He questions who sets the calendar for the season, laments commercialism, and recalls holidays from his schooling era while praising a spirit of Christmas as a daily state of mind.
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Today in History and Births November 30 2011
Key historical events include the 1782 peace articles signed in Paris recognizing U.S. independence and the 1993 Brady Bill signing by President Clinton. Notable birthdays span Jonathan Swift to Ben Stiller, while sports note the 1991 U S women’s soccer World Cup win over Norway. Ken Jennings’ 74 game Jeopardy streak and Churchill quotes are highlighted. moon phase and notable numbers are listed.
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Ben Stiller
Ivan Rodriguez
Clay Aiken
Norway
Jane Austen
Baytown memories of GTE ties and toll free vision
Patrick Ball recalls Baytown’s 1960s city council role in expanding General Telephone service. He highlights a Goose Creek library and a Baytown switching office on Market Street as key community assets and notes toll free calls between Baytown and Houston followed council negotiations. Wanda Orton, retired Sun editor, is mentioned.
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