Today in History October twelfth 2002 highlights
On this date Columbus arrived in the Bahamas in 1492 Old Style. Notable events include the deaths of Robert E. Lee in 1870 and Edith Cavell in 1915, Dillinger’s jail escape in 1933, Battle of Cape Esperance in 1942, Roosevelt fireside chat, Khrushchev shoe incident, Voskhod first multi crew flight, Mexico City Olympics opening, Ford named VP in 1973, Cairo quake in 1990s, John Denver crash 1997, Clinton South America trip, and anthrax scare at NBC. United Nations Nobel Peace Prize and Polaroid bankruptcy also noted.
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Bible verse about loving in deed and truth
A religious passage emphasizes that wealth alone does not prove compassion. It warns believers to help and show care for those in need, not merely speak of love. It calls for action and sincerity in caring for others.
Perry calls lottery director suit frivolous and political
Gov. Rick Perry labeled a lawsuit by former Texas Lottery director Linda Cloud against his chief of staff and two aides as frivolous and driven by partisan politics. He argued the action signals a sagging campaign and blamed opponent Debra Sanchez’s team for orchestrating it. Cloud’s suit alleges political manipulation. Sanchez dismisses the claim as ridiculous.
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Reiser Bell discuss taxes and education in District 25 forum
Baytown voters heard businessmen and politicians discuss economy health care and education policy. Reiser endorsed tax credits for health insurance and praised the Heritage Foundation while Bell highlighted flood control deficit spending and No Child Left Behind in Harris County District 25 race.
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Fort Bend
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U.S. Senate
Leslie Windsor Hearn obituary of Baytown woman
Leslie Jean Windsor Hearn passed away October 9 2002 in Texas. Born May 7 1980 in Jacksonville Florida she was a Cum Laude graduate of Robert E Lee High School and lifelong Baytown resident. She is survived by her husband John Hearn children Kelsea Savannah John Dalton and Alyssa Lynn stepdaughter and family including her parents Gary and Barbara Odom sister Crystal Theeck and extended relatives across New York and Texas. Memorial service set for Deer Park Funeral Home October 14 2002 at 10:00 am donations accepted to Bo's Place Houston.
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Texas
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Adeline Windsor
Upstate
New York
Deer Park Funeral Home
Bo’s Place
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Houston
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