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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 2004
Page
4
Editorial argues Texas law allows dealer kickbacks that inflate auto loan rates without disclose. It cites examples of overcharges from hundreds to over $15,000, urging lawmakers to require full disclosure and repeal nondisclosure practices, aligning auto lending with mortgage transparency.
In a national televised briefing Tuesday President Bush framed Iraq’s future as a transition to Iraqi sovereignty by June 30 while stressing that elections could bring uncompromised results. The piece questions the realism of the rosy outlook, noting dependence on diplomatic skill and credible intelligence.
The Baytown Sun invites community members to visit the editorial board for issue discussions with weekly meetings at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. To schedule, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at 281-422-8302.
The Baytown Sun invites original public interest writing up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for guest columns, signed with author contact details not for publication. Submissions may be edited, limited to one per month and may be refused. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun or via fax or email.
A Navy Seabee veteran argues that the United States is safer since September 11, 2001 and during the Iraq war, contending that continued action by President Bush prevents terrorist plots and protects Americans, even as soldiers and civilians suffer.
The text argues against imposing democracy in the Middle East and questions Bush's focus on Iraq. It critiques the government for war spending, unemployment, home foreclosures, and unequal health and education, urging attention to domestic social and economic issues. It links foreign policy to domestic hardship and calls for rational, citizen-led governance.
In September 2003 Gary Lansford suffered a stroke leaving him unable to work. On April 4 Gospel Light House Church organized a benefit at 8218 John Martin Road with garage sale and silent auction. Members, friends, and Highlands Baytown neighbors donated briskets and items, aiding the Lansford family and showing local communal support.
Highlights recount notable events on April 13 across history including the Titanic sinking dates in 1912, San Francisco incorporation in 1850, Lincoln’s death in 1865, Belsen liberation in 1945, Castro’s 1959 visit, Hillsborough tragedy in 1989, Tiananmen Square protests, Garbo’s death, Pot Pot’s death, and Justice White’s death.
Baytown figures and events recounted include the 1941 death of pioneer Jerry Fisher at 86, 1976 absentee voting for a Baytown City Council runoff, a 1991 fatal shooting by an off duty state trooper, a 2001 murder suicide at a Bridge City motel linked to Baytown residents, and 2003 Mont Belvieu mayor Lonnie Follis resigning amid council rifts as police broke up a fight between former councilmen over the golf course.
District Clerk Charles Bacarisse Chuck Rosenthal County Judge Robert Eckels County Treasurer Jack Cato County Attorney Michael Stafford County Clerk B F Kaufman Tax Assessor Collector Paul Bettencourt County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia.
City of Baytown lists council districts with contact numbers and terms. Meetings occur twice monthly on the second and fourth Thursday at 6 30 p m in City Hall, 2401 Market St. Baytown Texas.
Goose Creek ISD posts board info Superintendent Barbara Sullis and Trustees list Districts 2 through 7 with contacts. Members serve three-year terms and board meetings occur on the second and fourth Mondays at 6 30 p m at the district administration building in Baytown Texas.
Barbers Hill ISD announces contact details for board officers and positions. Includes names Tim Sonnenberg Jamie Harvey Philip James Benny May and other trustees with phone numbers and addresses for Mont Belvieu and district offices.
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