Disaster preparedness gaps hit Salt Lake Valley minorities hard
The Salt Lake Tribune warns that Katrina victims faced evacuation neglect and Utah should fix disparities in disaster planning. Residents need clear guidance on where to go how to obtain information and how to help others after a major quake. Prepare by stocking essentials and securing documents while recognizing needs of those without means.
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Bush nominates Harriet Miers to Supreme Court
The Leaf Chronicle notes President Bush chose Harriet Miers, a lawyer with no judicial background but longtime Texas ties, as a surprise nominee. Critics doubt her lack of record, while conservatives see potential shift alongside Chief Justice John Roberts. Bush’s influence on the court would endure beyond his term.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Meeting Access
The Baytown Sun invites community members to visit the editorial board during weekly Wednesday meetings at 2 p.m. to discuss local issues. To arrange an appointment, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302. board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun accepts original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on any public interest topic. Include writer’s address and phone not for publication. Limit one submission per month. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom, P O Box 90, Baytown 77522. Fax 281-427-1880 or email sunnews baytownsun.com.
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End of the world predictions across history and today
This piece surveys repeated apocalyptic fears from 1950 Billy Graham forecasts to 1910 Halley comet scares. It recalls crowds liquidating assets, swindles, wild rumors, and crowd reactions in New York and Asia, then asks how we would respond now. George Plagent, Columbus minister and veteran journalist, frames the reflection.
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Today in History highlights from October 8
On October 8 1871 the Great Chicago Fire occurred as another deadly blaze erupted in Peshtigo Wisconsin. Notable events include Franklin Pierce death in 1869 Eddie Rickenbacker birth in 1890 Alvin York action in 1918 Hauptmann murder indictment 1934 The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet debut 1944 Truman atomic bomb secrecy 1945 Solzhenitsyn Nobel Prize 1970 banned Polish unions 1982 and the Achille Lauro hijacking 1985. Pope John Paul II Mass in Baltimore 10 years ago. Bush Kerry debate 2004 and Kenneth Bigley beheading video. Martha Stewart reports to prison 2004.
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Canada
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Solidarity
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Leon Klinghoffer
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Kenneth Bigley
Martha Stewart
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West Virginia
City faults managers for failing to relay duties during evacuation
The speaker argues city leaders fired the wrong people, blaming department managers for abandoning duties and poor record keeping. They call for accountability, better staffing, and clearer communication between city and department managers to restore workers’ jobs and prevent future missteps.
City of Baytown fires 12 workers amid Rita evacuation
Readers critique the City of Baytown for firing twelve employees for abandonment during Hurricane Rita evacuation. The writer questions the definition of essential staff, argues many acted to protect families, and questions the city’s legal defense under Chapter 22 of the Texas Labor Code. The piece challenges management and calls for justice.
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City Firing of Non Emergency Workers Saddens Roanoke Reader
Rev Billy Aller from Roanoke Alabama writes about Baytown firing non emergency employees for job abandonment. He questions potential national impact and urges the city to reconsider the timing and consequences.
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