Texas Vietnam War Monument Aims for Capitol Grounds
Alan Erwin of Austin urges Texans to fund a new state Capitol Vietnam War Monument. The project, backed by Gov Perry and lawmakers, seeks $500,000 in matching private funds to honor the more than 500000 Texans who served and 3415 who died, featuring a diverse five-soldier depiction. Supporters are asked to donate at buildthemonument.org.
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Today in History and Birthdays of Notable Figures
On this day in 1873 the New York Stock Exchange closed amid a banking panic. In 1977 Vietnam joined the UN. In 1984 the U S Embassy Beirut bombing killed 20 Americans. Key births include Upton Sinclair Jelly Roll Morton Leo Strauss Red Auerbach Anne Meara Sophia Loren Guy Lafleur Kristen Johnston Brian Joubert. Tenis legend Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in 1973. About 2 million Southeast Asian Americans live in the United States today. The quote is Leo Strauss: The silence of a wise man is always meaningful. Red Auerbach earned nine NBA titles as Celtics coach.
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Hutchison critiques Obama's jobs plan in Texas opinion
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison argues the president’s plan repeats failed policies and worsens the economy. She endorses limited tax credits for veterans and a long-term infrastructure fund, calls for a moratorium on new regulations, and urges bipartisan tax reform to spur job creation and reduce debt.
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Baytown Sun Ad Contacts and Publisher List
District 2 Rep Ted Poe is listed with a Baytown Sun publisher and staff contacts. The notice provides phone and fax lines as well as website addresses for publisher Janie Gray and advertising director Angie Pagel. Additional staff include managing editor Adam Vanelli and circulation manager Joshua Hart.
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Miss Your Paper Board Journal Editor Publisher
Advert announces key staff roles for the Miss Your Paper board with Jane Gray named editor and publisher and directing duties listed.
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