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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2010
Page
4
Obituary style notice lists Fred Hartman as Publisher Emeritus for 24 years 1950 to 1974. Editorial board members Clifton Clements Luke Hales Gary Maitland Jay Eshbach Bengtson Jim Finley Dave Rogers noted as community members and editors.
The article analyzes President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, noting his critique of Republicans, Democrats, and the Supreme Court. It argues his aim was to spur Congress to action, acknowledges Washington’s partisan frailty, and suggests progress will rely on Congress despite his frustration. The piece concludes by stressing what happens next remains crucial.
A letter to the editor asks Baytonians to support renewing Garry Brumbach's contract as city manager. The writer credits his responsiveness, accessibility, follow through, and citizen focus, urging Mayor Don Carlos and the ad hoc committee to offer a new contract to prevent his departure.
The article traces healthcare access for Black Americans from slavery through segregation to the mid twentieth century. It notes the Freedmen's Bureau founding Freedmen's Hospital, the rise of Black medical schools led by Howard University in 1868, and the emergence of over a hundred Black run hospitals by the mid 20th century, including Provident Hospital in Chicago. It also mentions physicians and institutions that shaped Black professional class growth and pride in communities. Baytown resident Ray Wilson can be reached at rayehasen msn.com.
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for publisher editor and staff liens for letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Writers must include signature address and phone number. Submissions may be edited and the paper may refuse publishing.
Baytown resident Hilda C. Martinez argues that affluent Americans fear policies and protests, blaming government expansion and party politics while calling for care for neighbors. She contrasts affluent self reliance with perceived coldness toward the less fortunate and questions who truly holds power in the current political and economic landscape.
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