Katrina's impact on Texas schools grows with displaced students
Texas districts enroll 28 600 Katrina displaced children, a number comparable to a large city like Lubbock. Many face uncertain status as temporary or permanent students while districts seek funding, with an estimated 220 million needed and Federal aid uncertain. Local taxpayers may bear costs if reimbursements fail. The Texas Supreme Court will rule on financing claims this month as districts press for federal support.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board Invite and Contacts
The Baytown Sun invites community discussion with its editorial board which meets weekly at 2 p m on Wednesdays. Visitors may schedule appointments by contacting Managing Editor David Bloom at 281 422 8302, with board members including Wanda Garner Cash Jim Finley and Jane Howard Lee.
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Today in History highlights Sept 20 events
Historical notes for September 20 cover Magellan’s voyage departure in 1519, Arthur’s 1881 inauguration, La Guardia’s death in 1947, Twelve Angry Men on Studio One in 1954, James Meredith’s 1962 enrollment barrier, King Riggs Croce era events in 1973, Croce’s death, Southeast Asian boat people arrival in 1977, Bokassa overthrow in 1979.
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Spain
Spice Islands
Indonesia
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Chester A. Arthur
United States
James A. Garfield
New York City
Fiorello la Guardia
CBS
Studio One
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Ross R. Barnett
Meredith
Billie Jean King
Bobby Riggs
Houston Astrodome
Jim Croce
Natchitoches
San Francisco
U.S
Jean-Bedel Bokassa
Libya
Baytown Sun invites letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun welcomes unsigned note submissions and columns from readers up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest pieces. Include writer signature, a not for publication address and phone, and a photograph for guests. Submit to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or by fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytownsun com.
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McCain amendments on detainee treatment spark debate
Nat Hentoff reflects on Senator John McCain's proposals to cap interrogations by standardizing the Army Field Manual, registering foreign detainees with the Red Cross, and banning cruel treatment. He notes White House opposition, potential investigations, and the Senators backing the measures as a test of American values.
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Afghanistan
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Virginia
Lindsey Graham
South Carolina
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Baytown and Mann juniors elect officers in 1944
The 1,250 junior high students at Baytown and Horace Mann elected officers including president, vice president, secretary and many chiefs. In 1950 Morgans Point Ferry retired P T Lipscomb ferry. replaced by 24 car Jefferson. In 2000 the city hosted an environmental reception at Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center and received the Chevron Conservation Award for 2000 in August.
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Morgans Point
Jefferson
Eddie V. Gray
Chevron
Farewell to AstroWorld a Houston amusement park
James Kingsmill of Baytown reflects on the closing of Six Flags AstroWorld, recalling Alpine Sleigh Ride and other classics. He notes the park’s shift from family to thrills, its landlocked limits, and hopes for future rides from other parks to fill the void in Houston.
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Baytown
Levees Work or Fail Shapes Katrina Lessons
Don Peter argues that Katrina's devastation stemmed from flooded streets after levee breaches. He contends strengthening the levees would have been cheaper than future disaster costs and blames city, state, and federal officials for diverting funds. He urges vigilance to prevent repeats.
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