Goose Creek bus barn decision urged for stadium site
A Goose Creek letter to the editor urges the school board to choose a site for a new transportation center without delay. The writer supports placing the center at the stadium or behind Gentry Junior School, noting land use and population growth and stressing that buses have operated at the stadium for six years.
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Treaty or that deal Iran talks stir political fire
Cyrus B. Fletcher of Baytown notes a heated public argument over the Iran negotiations. He frames the process as a constitutional treaty on non-proliferation, criticizing GOP figures and some Democrats for political theater and urging religious leaders in Kentucky to consider the judge’s controversial stance on oath and duty.
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Today in History September 13 highlights notable events
On September 13 history marks 1788 congressional action naming New York City as temporary capital, 1814 Fort McHenry bombardment during War of 1812, 1948 Margaret Chase Smith first woman in both Senate and House, 1971 Attica prison riot ends with many deaths, and Bush 2005 remarks on Katrina. Thought for Today by J B Priestley.
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Balinese Room memories from Galveston and Mel Tormé
Wanda Orton recalls Galveston Balinese Room tales from beach encounters with Mel Tormé to legendary era nights featuring Frank Sinatra Peggy Lee Duke Ellington and the Maceo brothers. The piece notes Prohibition era casino links Rangers raids 1957 closure a 2001 comeback inclusion on the National Register and the 2008 hurricane loss.
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Marshall Helps Reader Navigate Government Help
Jim Finley recalls contacting the Office of Personnel Management for retirement information, facing dead ends and long holds before Marshall provided needed guidance. The piece blends personal reminiscence with critique of federal customer service and notes savings rose from 1,014 in 1997 to 2,089.
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