Remembering Americans in a War of Uncertain Exit
In a Seattle Post-Intelligencer piece, the author reflects on the Iraq war, honoring American lives lost and criticizing the lack of a clear exit strategy. The article links lessons from Vietnam, questions WMD justification, and laments leadership decisions by Cheney and Rumsfeld while urging world engagement and honest public talk.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Gun Industry Shield Passes House to Shield Dealers
The House backed a bill to shield gun manufacturers and dealers from liability lawsuits after Senate approval, with President Bush signaling support to curb frivolous suits. The measure, backed by the NRA and both parties, would retroactively bar suits already filed, letting negligent defendants escape accountability and prioritizing gun industry protection over consumer justice according to Akron Beacon Journal.
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Senate
Bush
National Rifle Association
Finding God in the little things
A reflective column recalls kindness to a mouse saved from a house cat and praises small mercies. It quotes John Kieran on common daisies and dandelions, cites a Youth's Companion tale about Daniel Webster choosing mercy for a woodchuck, and honors compassion over cruelty.
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John Kieran
New York Times
Daniel Webster
Youth's Companion
Daniel
Ezekiel
Webster Garden
Zeke
Woodchuck
Texas state officials contact list and numbers
Government officials Texas list includes Governor Rick Perry and Lt. Governor David Dewhurst with phone lines for officials such as Attorney General Greg Abbott and Comptroller Carole Strayhorn. Additional entries cover Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs and senators and representatives. Awway to locate your district representative via a provided URL.
Baytown Sun Contacts and Editorial Staff
Baytown Sun lists Wanda Garner Cash as Publisher and Sandy Denson as Business Manager. Newsroom leaders include David Bloom as Managing Editor, Danielle Lynch as News Editor, Doyle Barlow as Sports Editor, and Clarissa Silva as Design Editor. Advertising and circulation contacts provided.
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Wanda Garner Cash
Ywecash
Baytownsun.com
Sandy Denson
Mgr
Sandy.denson
Baytownsun
Doyle Barlow
Doyle.barlow
Clarissa Silva
Clarissa.silva
Danielle Lynch
Danielle.lynch
Baytown Sun Delivery Timetable and Redelivery Policy
The Baytown Sun delivers by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and by 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is late, call 281 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
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Baytown Sun
Baytown Sun letters and guest columns guidelines
The Baytown Sun accepts original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 1500 words. Include address and phone for non publication. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send signed pieces to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun.
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Baytown Sun
Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
P.O. Box
Baytown
Sun News
Baytownsun
Letters to the Editor on Prop 2 and morality
A reader defends Proposition 2 banning gay marriage and argues discrimination is universal. The letter cites tradition, biblical references, and moral decline while contrasting marriage with heterosexual norms and opposing prostitution. The piece questions equality rhetoric and urges voting yes to stop perceived social degradation.
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Baytown Sun
Austin American-Statesman
Kennedy
Aker
Sweden
Righteousness Through Jesus Amid National Prayer Request
The writer emphasizes righteousness through Jesus Christ, cites Bible verses to claim God fights battles, urges prayer for the country, the president, and troops, and invokes 2 Chronicles 7 14 for divine healing of the land. The message anchors faith in biblical promises and calls for humility, prayer, and repentance.
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Miss Villareal
Mr. Cormier
Jesus
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