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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 2004
Page
4
The Baytown Sun editorial argues against repealing the 2002 charter amendment requiring four firefighters per vehicle at five city firehouses. It contends preserving staffing ensures faster response, protecting public safety, and urges prioritizing firefighting over budget flexibility. Editorial by David Bloom for the newspaper’s editorial board.
The Baltimore Sun reports authorities expect high security costs for the Democratic National Convention at the FleetCenter drawing attention to the burden on local governments. The piece notes federal funding gaps and questions funding efficiency amid large homeland security expenditure.
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions must be original, signed, include contact details, and may be edited or refused. send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at the Baytown Sun, P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, or via fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews bay townsun com.
Susana McGee Dayton argues that Texas could gain 2.3 billion in new state revenue from casino gambling. She claims funds would bolster public education and create jobs, urging that revenue stay in Texas to aid families and reduce reliance on other states.
Mike Lewis in Baytown blasts the fire department and allies of firefighters over claims of guaranteed life and property safety. He argues no number of firefighters or money can ensure everyone’s protection and urges citizens to question charter changes and accountability of public servants amid alleged propaganda.
On August fifth through history, Farragut reportedly cried Damn the torpedoes full speed ahead at Mobile Bay in 1864. In 1884 the Statue of Liberty cornerstone was laid on Bedloe's Island. In 1914 the first electric traffic lights appeared in Cleveland. In 1924 Little Orphan Annie debuted. In 1953 Korean prisoners were exchanged at Panmunjom. In 1957 American Bandstand debuted on ABC. In 1962 Marilyn Monroe was found dead in Los Angeles. In 1963 a treaty banning nuclear tests was signed by the US Britain and the Soviet Union in Moscow.
A timeline of local events from 1950 to 2003 notes Hurt's Grocery burglaries and thefts of cigarettes and rifle cartridges in 1950, a 5 cent tax cut proposal in 1975, a 1 cent tax hike in 1990, start of school renovations at Robert E. Lee and Ross S. Sterling in 2000 with completion planned by 2002, and mixed results from the 2002 and 2003 Sales Tax Holidays at San Jacinto Mall and other area retailers.
State Senator Jeff Wentworth explains the Senate Committee on Jurisprudence is studying how open access to court records via the Internet should balance public information with individual privacy. The 17 member panel, including judges and clerks, weighs sensitive data forms to limit access to private details like Social Security numbers and birth dates while preserving public monitoring of courts.
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