False Heroism Spurs Complex Global Conflicts
An editorial denounces hijackers and terrorists as false heroes while linking Bosnia era Croatian, Puerto Rican, Indonesian, and Middle East tensions to nationalist uprisings. It argues such violence harms real causes by provoking American disgust and exploiting public sympathy, highlighting historic assassinations and wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yugoslavia
Fraunces Tavern
Indonesia
Netherlands
Middle East
Ferdinand
Adams Named Peace Negotiator in 1779
On September 27, 1779 John Adams is appointed to lead negotiations for peace with Great Britain. The record notes his assignment amid the broader war context, while referencing a Bible verse Isaiah 53 5 about healing through adversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
England
Britain
Readers Protest Carter Playboy Interview Inflammatory Language
A letter to The Sun criticizes Jimmy Carter for endorsing Playboy Magazine and using coarse language to discuss morality. The writer questions decency in leadership and urges higher standards for the presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Carter
White House
Ara B. Boswell
New York
Sailing the Bay Town Way A Bay View Day Trip
A first person account celebrates Baytown sailing from Cedar Point to Tabbs Bay with lessons on wind, currents, and water routes. The narrator recalls encounters with ships, birds, and shorelines, describing coastal exploration, island beaches, wrecked roads, and wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Brownwood Peninsula
Lynchburg
Bay Area
Jean Lafitte
Houston
Channelview
Sam Houston
Trinity Bay
Anahway
Smith Point
Galveston
Cedar Point
Buffalo Bayou
San Jacinto River
Cedar Bayou
Trinity River
Tabbs Bay
Thompson
Tabbs Bay Causeway
Jads
Coast Guard
Morgan's Point
Hog Island
Today in History highlights from September 27, 1976
AP notes key past events on this date including Oswald lone killer verdict in 1964, Adams diplomatic role in 1779, Stephenson’s locomotive in 1825, a 1904 Fifth Avenue arrest, Warsaw surrender in 1939, Axis pact in 1940, 1959 deadly typhoon, 1966 Marine airstrike error in Vietnam, and 18th century Venice British trade tensions.
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Associated Press
Warren Commission
Lee Harvey Oswald
John Kennedy
Germany
Tokyo
Honshu
U.S
South Vietnam
Baytown Sun Staff and Publication Details
Baytown Sun masthead lists Leon Brown editor publisher John Wadley Pontette general manager Fred Hornberger assistant to publisher Fred Hartman and staff names Praston Pendergrass Jim Finley Wanda Orton Jerry Winton Pat Staples Edmore Elt The paper operates from 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with P O Box 90 77520 and subscribes to national syndicates and Associated Press rights The edition notes letters policy and excerpt rights for reader correspondence.
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Leon Brown
John Wadley
Pontette A
Fred Hornberger
Ik Eee
Fred Hartman
Southern Newspapers, Inc
Baytown
Texas
Saudis accuse U.S. of aiding Shah oil grab
Saudi officials, led by Ahmed Zaki Yamani, charge the United States backed the shah of Iran in a plan to occupy the Persian Gulf littoral. Secret memos relayed by James E. Akins describe fears of an Iranian military surge and possible Israeli or Soviet involvement if Iran acted.
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Washington
Iran
Saud
Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Yamani
James E. Akins
U.S
Ran
Gulf
United States
Emirates
Qatar
Bahrain
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Yarani
Akins
Israel
Tabuk
Iraq
Soviet Union
Arabian
Land donated for Highlands library in 1936
The Baytown Sun notes Harry K. Johnson donated land for a Highlands library and offered a dollar for dollar match for building funds. Highlands Garden Club to lead the fundraising drive with support from local residents and organizations.
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Highlands
Baytown Sun
Harry K. Johnson
Highlands Garden Club
Bob Carney
Robertson Chevrolet Co
G. W. Jones
Jackson
Miss
Pelly
Detente and U S Soviet relations outlining goals and limits
A public statement argues detente offers a path to reduce crisis with the Soviet Union while preserving American principles. It cites SALT I and a grain agreement as working anchors and calls for a pluralistic world, greater China focus, and non intervention in other nations including Angola.
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Angola
Ford
Middle East
Soviet Union
China
Europe
United States
Rhodesia
Uganda
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Presient
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Myrtle Hudgins
Ferry Road
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Shell
George Stephenson
New
York
Fifth Avenue
Warsaw
Poland
Venice
London
Portugal
Africa
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The
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Jim Finley
Wanda Orton
Jerry Winton
Pat Staples
Edmore
Jack Anderson
Czar
Russell Train
Sen
Edward Kennedy
D.mass
Train
Kennedy
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Agriculture Department
Annapolis Hilton
National Endowment For the Arts
National Endowment
Florence Lowe
Los Angeles
Mildred
Babe) Zaharias
A. F. Didriksen
Melvin C. Trawler Jr
Crosby
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Art Lintelman
Mary Ann Yount
J. 4. Yount
Baylor University
Ein Selactee
Common Cause
Inemstaper Enterprise
Gerald Ford
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