Barton Sun History Details and Editorial Lineage
The Barton Sun traces its origins to 1922 with Wanda Gamer Cash as editor and publisher, David Bloom as managing editor, and Fred Hartman serving as publisher emeritus from 1950 to 1974, outlining long running leadership roles and staff titles.
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Wanda Gamer Cash
Fred Hartman
Baytown Sun
David Bloom
Wanda Gerner Cash
Joseph Lohan
Dee Anne Navarre
Jim Finley
Sun
Jane Howard Lee
Lee College earns national ranking for service technology degrees
Baytown area readers note Lee College ranks sixth in the nation for associate degrees in service technologies by the U S Department of Education’s NCES, competing with larger schools. The college also places among the top 100 for one year certificates in technical fields and offers 42 certificates. It reports 80 to 90 percent job placement in local industry and emphasizes counseling, industry ties, and affordable education.
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Robert E. Lee
Lee College
U.S. Department of Education
National Center For Education Statistics
Hold the Phone Booths From Extinction Say Readers
Readers at The Press and Sun Bulletin argue that phone booths remain essential for those who cannot afford cell service. They praise the booths for privacy and accessibility, noting drawbacks like misuse but defending their public safety value and community need.
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American Public Communications Council
Good Housekeeping
The
Press and Sun Bulletin
Binghamton, N.Y
Baytown Sun invites public letters and guest columns
The Baytown Sun editors meet weekly at 2 pm on Wednesdays and invite community input. Submit original unsigned or signed pieces limited to one per month, with contact details, a photo for guests, and word limits of 300 for letters or 500 for guest columns.
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The
Baytown Sun
Sun
Pigase
Wanda Garner Cash
David Bloom
P.O
Baytown
Sunnews
Baytownsun.com
Guest column on diversity and college admissions impact
Nat Hentoff argues that the education establishment touts diversity via the Grutter v Bollinger ruling while ignoring persistent inequities. He cites quota claims at Michigan Law, calls for real action to close racial gaps, and questions the motives of prominent education groups and their influence.
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Chronicle of Higher Education
Supreme Court
Grutter v. Bollinger
American Association of American Colleges and Universities
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Civil Rights Project
Harvard University
National Association of College and University Business Officers
Sandra Day O'Connor
University of Michigan
Law School
O'Connor
Adt
the Chronicle
Legal Times
Constitutional
Stuart Taylor
Taylor
Desperate plea after car theft in Baytown
A 55 year old Baytown resident seeks help after her 1991 champagne Ford Mercury Cougar was stolen by a man connected to her daughter. The car has dents in the hood and trunk, a loose front bumper, a back license tag, and an inspection sticker current through August. She needs the vehicle for frequent hospital trips and daily work, and fears losing her job while pursuing police assistance.
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Food Town
Houston
Lbj Hospital
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Barton Sun
Lee College Ranking
Today 5
Newspaper 5
FOX
California
National Assessment of Educational Progress
Congress
Nat Hentoff
Hentoff
Shave
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