Summit of the Americas yields rhetoric over policy aims
The Austin American Statesman sketches the Summit of the Americas, noting guarded support for Bush immigration plans, Fox's invitation to Crawford, and Canada aiming to rebuild Iraq. Chavez snubs dinner, vows to sign the free trade pact, while Lula da Silva criticizes airline security and the FTAA. The piece frames summit as lessons in humility.
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Wayward country boy Mark Chalker returns to Texas City
Cathy Gillentine recalls Mark Chalker a once restless Texas City native who worked at Ma Bell for ten years, later retired to a log cabin built in 1986, and shared tales of a life filled with a plane, a boat, and a sheet of country humor. He travels between Bedias and Texas City, cherishes community ties, and keeps in touch through mchalker@txacom.net.
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Texas City Sun Staff Contact List Incomplete
Publisher Les Daughtry Jr editor coord area. Jan Hines business manager contact lines. Advertising director Patti Shetton and production manager Floyd Sims listed with emails and extensions. no article content or event details provided.
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Guidelines for Letters to the Editor and Civility
The columnist explains lenient yet practical standards for reader letters. They discourage for profit promotion on the page, allow editing for content, and insist on civil discourse with no personal insults. Local topics and courteous debate are encouraged, with responses published if they address the letter.
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