Katrina blamed on officials and Bush in wake of disaster
Florida Today argues Katrina exposed failures in New Orleans evacuations and Blanco's slow federal aid request. It condemns Bush's homeland security planning as incompetent and urges readiness against major urban attacks that would require rapid evacuation and relief.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Kathleen Blanco
Bush Administration
Homeland Security
Twin Towers
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Bush
Katrina
Department of Homeland Security
Florida
Melbourne
Fla
National debt worries loom as Americans face low savings
The Greenville News notes Americans carry about 11 trillion in debt with over 800 billion in credit card debt, while the average save rate remains under 1 percent per 100 earned. Wages stagnate, lower and middle income families borrow to keep up, risking bank strain and possible layoffs. Seniors may work longer as retirement comfort fades. Government must spur saving and investment, though mood for such a cultural shift is unclear.
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Associated Press
The
Greenville
S.C
Baytown Sun Editorial Board Public Engagement Details
The Baytown Sun hosts weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Citizens may visit to discuss community issues by appointment with Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash, David Bloom, Jim Finley, and Jane Howard Lee.
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Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Garner ‘Cash
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
September 17 2005 Highlights In History Card
Today marks the 260th day of 2005 with 105 days remaining. Notable events include the 1787 signing of the U.S. Constitution, Antietam in 1862, the 1920 formation of the APFA in Canton, and Market Garden in 1944. Subsequent items note Bernadotte’s 1948 assassination, Enterprise unveiling in 1976, Begin-Sadat peace efforts, Somoza’s 1980 death, Mulroney’s 1984 tenure, and Agnew’s death in 1996. Recent milestones reference Hong Kong polls, a Guinea raid, and Barry Bonds’ 700th homer in 2006.
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Philadelphia
Maryland
Antietam
American Professional Football Association
Canton
Ohio
Netherlands
United Nations
Palestine
Folke Bernadotte
Jerusalem
NASA
Spiro T. Agnew
Berlin
Hong Kong
China
Beijing
U.N
Mensah Epognon
Sapeu Laurence Djeya
Guinea
San Francisco
Barry Bonds
Babe Ruth
Hank Aaron
Baytown Sun sets rules for letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original and signed with a non publish address and phone. One submission per month. editor may edit or reject.
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Baytown Sun
the Sun
Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
The
P.O
Baytown
Gee
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Living Hope Church Thanks Community for Shelter Help
Living Hope Church recounts two weeks sheltering evacuees with no plans or supplies. Baytown donors, including Bayer, Luna's and Hill-Rom, provided meals and essentials, with 80 guests remaining as some found housing and jobs. The church honors businesses, churches, doctors, and volunteers for 24 seven service and prayers for continued support.
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Living Hope Church
Baytown
Christ
Bayer Corporation
Luna’s
el Toro’s
Antonio’s
Steve's
S. Hill-Rom Co
Charleston S.C
Victory Worship Center
Channelview
Mt. Belview
Katrina
Kevin Kleinhenz
CenterPoint thanks local eateries for Katrina evacuee meals
CenterPoint Energy helped feed Katrina evacuees at Old River Baptist Church on Sept 14. The company thanks Morning's Kolaches, The Picnic Basket and El Toro Restaurant for generous discounts, free delivery, and staff volunteering to serve.
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CenterPoint Energy
Old River Baptist Church
Kolaches
el Toro
Tiffany
Kara
Family of Katrina evacuee seeks missing relatives
Major Dright, a Katrina evacuee in Little Rock Arkansas, searches for his wife Claresa Grant and their three children Heaven Grant age 4 Khalil Grant age 2 and Mahesia Grant age 1. They were last known in Baton Rouge before the storm and may be traveling with Claresa's aunt Dorena Bullock.
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Katrina
Little Rock AR
Major Dright
Heaven Grant
Khalil Grant
Mahesia Grant
Claresa Grant
Mr. Dright
St. Mark’s Baptist Church
Red Cross
Major
Houston
Ms. Grant
Baton Rouge
Claresa
Dorena Bullockam
Louisiana
Texas
Baytown La Porte Tunnel tube section near sinking
In 1950 the first tube section for the Baytown La Porte Tunnel was a few days from sinking while roadway and interior work neared completion. The milestone marked progress in the waterway project and the surrounding construction pace reported at the time.
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Baytown-La Porte
James Bowie
Environmental Protection Agency
Fort Anahuac Park
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