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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2003
Page
4
A compact record noting David Bloom as managing editor and Fred Hartman as publisher emeritus from 1950 to 1974, highlighting their editorial leadership and long service to the newspaper.
The Baytown Sun editorial urges approval of Props 8 and 18 on September 13 to improve election efficiency and cut costs by allowing officials to take office without a vote if unopposed. Prop 8 covers state and local offices. Prop 18 targets political subdivisions.
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Board meets weekly at 2 pm Wednesdays. submissions require signed letters with address and phone, no publishing if withheld, and elections guidance on political content within two days of an election.
Residents led by Informed Citizens United mobilize against a planned toxic waste dump east of Baytown. The effort funds rules to block permitting, warns of 20 hazardous substances including lead and arsenic, and invites $100 raffle tickets for a Dodge or four wheeler to aid fundraising at Beach City Community Center on Sept 1.
A reader laments Baytown’s decline with used cars, polluted yards, and noisy dogs, urges officials to act, and suggests Ferry Road speed bumps. The missive defends pledges of allegiance and praises long‑time police and local clergy, mentioning a denunciation of brutality and gratitude to a respected pastor.
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