Veteran newsman recalls two Republican conventions
A veteran columnist recounts attending two GOP conventions at the Astrodome and Superdome, meeting figures like Jerry Falwell Haley Barbour and Connie Chung, and noting his role as ACE to Rep Jack Fields. He frames these memories against his current credibility and hints at past biases.
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Dan Rather
High Sun Management
Girl Scout rallies in Baytown at seven elementary schools
Baytown hosts Girl Scout membership rallies tonight at Austin Alamo Bowie DeZavala Lamar Pumphrey and Travis Elementary schools starting at 6 p.m. Open to all area girls with sign up or information available. Kathy Hoffeld at 281 352 8798 for details.
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Baytown Police Chief to speak at Hispanic Chamber luncheon
Baytown Police Chief Keith Dougherty will address the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce September luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in the Goose Creek Country Club Sun deck room. He joined the Baytown police in 1982 and has served in multiple units including Crime Prevention and Training. Reservations: $15 single or $25 for two. call 281-422-6908 or email hccgb verizon.net.
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Austin
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ALP
Lions Club Board of Directors
Highland Woods Drive
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First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Elaine
Highlands Community Center
Ward Rd
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Happy Quilters
Crosby Library
Sterling Municipal Library
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
Today in History notes on Sept 9 events across years
On Sept 9 1776 the term United States became official by the Continental Congress. California joined the union in 1850. Frances Cleveland gave birth in 1893. NBC was incorporated in 1926. North Korea proclaimed in 1948. Elvis appeared on Ed Sullivan in 1956. Eisenhower civil rights law in 1957. Attica siege began in 1971 with 43 deaths. Mao died in 1976. Sinn Fein renounced violence in 1997. Goose Creek youths ground flight instruction announced in 1944. Lee College enrollment reached 479 in 1950. Sterling Library expansion drawn up in 1975. Baytown freeway designation eyed in 1990. Goose Creek bomb threat evacuated six schools in 2000. Quoted Tillich and Ecclesiastes excerpts.
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Corrections Policy and Contact for The Baytown Sun
The Baytown Sun states its policy to correct errors promptly and publish clarifications in this space. Readers may inquire by contacting Publisher Cliff Clements at 281-425-8000 or cliff.clements baytownsun.com.
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