Iran Eyes Possible Opening With United States
The piece argues Iran may seek better ties with the U S after two events. Iran deported 16 al Qaida fighters to Saudi Arabia and pledged 500 million dollars in aid to Afghanistan while President Khatami visited Kabul. It urges Washington to pursue cautious diplomatic engagement, noting shared interests and Iran’s strategic oil position.
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Afghanistan
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Hamid Karzai
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United Nations
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Washington
America
Kabul
Hhis
Karzai
Middle East
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Persian Gulf
Mexican truck plan remains unsettled despite NAFTA aim
Officials cite repeated postponements from January to May to end of summer for allowing Mexican trucks beyond border towns. K Blake Hastings of the Free Trade Alliance of San Antonio calls for a firm date, noting both U S DOT delays and hopes that interim border rules will be posted soon amid ongoing NAFTA talks and safety concerns.
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Clinton
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Seeks Public Input
The Baytown Sun invites community discussion with weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Submit letters up to 300 words or guest columns up to 500 words with a writer photo. Include contact details and signatures.
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David Bloom
Wanda Gamer Cash
Meredith Damiell
Dee Anne Navarre
the Sun
P.O
Baytown
Community calls for photos in Torres case and police transparency
Baytown letters stir on Bert Dillon four day suspension and police conduct. Readers demand visible officer IDs, critique Byron Jones leadership, and urge accountability, volunteer issues at shelters, school zoning fairness, and park upkeep funding.
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Baytown
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Pete Alfaro
Baytown Sun
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Micah Aldred
Rodney Evans
Luis Torres
Police Department
Animal Shelter
U.C.C.B
Jones
FBI
UCCB
Six Baytown Police Officials Planned Shelter Visit Intercept
Six high ranking Baytown police officials planned to intercept an animal shelter visit by two former shelter volunteers. The article notes the purpose of the interception and identifies the involved authorities while indicating the intended shelter visit was prearranged.
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Frankie Brewer
Baytown
Roseland Park Considers Admission Fee Justified
After a Sunday morning bike ride and multiple park drives, a reader argues the $3 per car admittance charged by Baytown Nature Center is justified and perhaps warranted for Roseland Park.
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Roseland Park
Baytown Nature Center
City Budget Scrutiny Calls For Cuts To Fund Raises
Baytown employees demand a raise as officials rush to adopt the upcoming budget. Critics argue several expenditures are wants not needs, from traffic signal projects to high tech gear and take home vehicles. They urge trimming discretionary items and reallocating funds to non exempt staff.
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State Hwy. 146
Rollingbrook
Emmett Hutto
Wal-Mart
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Gm Ball
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