Remembering the joybringers of radio and film
A reflective piece honors Will Rogers Paul Harvey and Fred Rogers and recalls Dallas TV figure Mr Peppermint Jerry Haynes who died at 84 after Parkinsons disease. It muses on how past radio shows like Grand Ole Opry Fibber McGee and Red Skelton united families and contrasts with today’s smuttier cinema.
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Rose
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Grinder
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Frank Sinatra
Frankie Lane
Nat King Cole
Louie Armstrong
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History Highlights Across 2011 Milestones and Birthdays
Today in history covers Brazil’s 1822 independence and Farnsworth’s 1927 teleview image breakthrough. It notes ESPN’s 1979 launch, lists notable birthdays from Queen Elizabeth I to Evan Rachel Wood, and recalls the Pro Football Hall of Fame dedication in Canton. It also contrasts Farnsworth’s televised image with Zworykin’s patent, and cites Brazil and Portugal population figures for 2011. It ends with the moon phase between early September quarters.
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Portugal
Philo T. Farnsworth
ESPN
Elizabeth I
Grandma
Anna Mary
Moses
Elia Kazan
Jacob Lawrence
Buddy Holly
Gloria Gaynor
Chrissie Hynde
Julie Kavner
Evan Rachel Wood
Canton
Ohio
Vladimir Zworykin
Westinghouse
Kingdom of
England
Bring 'em home and bring jobs back to America
A reader asks why customer service lines route overseas and urges ending offshore CS contracts. He cites personal experiences with accents from India and Malaysia, advocates US training for workers, welfare reform, and reduction of foreign aid. The letter notes political season and comments by Rick Casey. Chris Buckner signs off.
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Malaysia
India
San Diego
California
Tijuana
Mexico
Dallas
America
Uncle Sugar
United States
Rick Casey
Chronicle
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Chris Buckner
Baytown
Houston
Public Works Department
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Baytown Sun letters policy and contact details
The Baytown Sun lists submission policies and contact options for signed letters to editor Adam Vanelli and provides mailing fax email and delivery redelivery hours. It notes views in letters reflect contributors, not the paper or advertisers, with standard contact and circulation hours included.
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