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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 2001
Page
4
The Bartown Sun traces its origins to 1922 with David Broom as Managing Editor and Fred Hartman serving as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974, marking the paper’s early leadership lineage.
Editorial voices urge Israel to rethink severing contact with Yasser Arafat while pressing Arafat to control extremists. It warns that Israel’s crackdown may trigger more violence and that U.S. mediation remains crucial to salvage the peace process. Arafat is urged to resign for a stronger successor to confront Mr. Sharon.
In a Cairo voiced critique Al-Akhbar condemns Washington for vetoing a resolution demanding Israel halt Palestinian killings. The piece accuses Bush of green lighting Israeli violence, while a Rotterdam paper notes Afghanistan war aims and Bin Laden’s elusive status, arguing the battle against terrorism continues.
The Baytown Sun invites public discussion with weekly Wednesday at 2 p.m. editorial board meetings. Readers may submit letters up to 300 words and guest columns with photos, limited to one per month, addressed to The Baytown Sun, with signature, return address, and non publication contact.
A priest recalls a 1-year-old death on Christmas Eve and grapples with God’s love. He learns the meaning lies in living, not asking why, and that God remains with us through suffering. The message: love and guidance endure on Christmas Day and beyond.
A Baytown resident criticizes The Baytown Sun for using gross sales rather than taxable amounts in its sales tax report. The letter argues tax revenue trends show stagnation or decline, cites 1991 levels, notes industry spikes from 1996 law changes, and calls for administrative change. It includes data and comparisons with surrounding cities and urges reconsideration of city leadership.
Texas governor Perry and acting leaders listed with district roles and phone numbers. Includes Lieutenant Governor Ratliff Attorney General Cornyn Comptroller Public Accounts Carole Rytander Land Commissioner Dewhurst Agriculture Susan Combs and several state senators and representatives with districts and contact lines. Also Railroad Commissioners Matthews Williams Garza.
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