Bartown Sun Founder era notes and editor credits
The Bartown Sun traces its origins back to 1922 with Ida Garner Caan as editor and publisher and Fred Hartman listed as Publisher Emeritus for 1950 to 1974. This archival snippet records leadership, naming, and historical ties to the Bartown newspaper lineage.
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Elections season urges voters and candidates in Baytown area
The Baytown Sun editorial urges informed candidates and constituents as March 12 party primaries loom. It notes Texans will vote for governor and all state and local offices, with Baytown, Harris and Chambers counties offering multiple seats. It frames democracy as a shared caretaking duty and stresses integrity and public debate.
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Diabetes in Hispanic Americans Cited With High Costs and Genetics
The Austin American Statesman notes that diabetes carries totaling 98 billion nationally in 1997 with 44 billion in direct medical costs and 54 billion in lost productivity. It highlights Type 2's prevalence, rising in adults, with genetic links under San Antonio research pointing to four chromosomal areas. Hispanic communities show high diabetes rates and policy attention lags.
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Baytown Sun Editorial Board and Guest Column Rules
The Baytown Sun invites public input with weekly 2 pm editorial meetings and appointment options by contacting Managing Editor David Bloom. Board members include Wanda Gamer Cash and others. letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words may be submitted with signature, return address, and optional photo.
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Commentary on Bush war crimes tribunals and international law
Nat Hentoff argues that the administration's use of military tribunals for noncitizens risks violating European human rights standards and US constitutional rights. He notes extradition hurdles, lack of independent counsel, and limited appeals, contrasting with Ex Parte Quirin and Roosevelt era precedents. He calls for accountability and questions democracy messaging.
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Sterling senior pens ode to September 11 tragedy
A stressed student reflects on waking late for school and the national horror of September 11. The poem moves through a morning routine to scenes of smoke, rubble, and heroism, honoring survivors and fallen loved ones while pondering how the tragedy could have been prevented.
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