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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 2006

Page

4

Editorial Board Retires as Editor Changes Station

The news item notes the retirement of David Barrow and Shotts as editors with Py to be replaced in the editorial leadership. The piece reflects on their tenure and the shift in newsroom oversight.

Cancer death rates fall in U S as smoking declines

The American Cancer Society reports a first drop in cancer deaths since 1930s statistics began, a 369 casualty decrease from 2002 to 2003 amid population growth. Early detection, better treatments, and reduced tobacco use drive progress, with lung breast prostate and colorectal cancers still representing over half of deaths.

United States The American Cancer Society U.S Austin American-Statesman

Cartoon clashes over Danish cartoons spark global debate

Reactions to Danish caricatures of Muhammad trigger protests by Muslims in Europe and the Middle East. European editors defend free expression while questions of integration and cultural compatibility fuel tension between liberal and conservative cultures. The piece notes potential chilling effects from threats of violence.

Europe Middle East Muhammad France Jyllands- Posten New York Times Western

Fear and hell as motivation in crime and punishment

George Plagenz notes that shrinking fear in society weakens deterrence and justice penalties, while hell evolves from biblical punishment to existential nonexistence for many. He cites secular doubt, medieval depictions, and divergent views on eternal punishment, ending with a tongue in cheek remark about catechism lessons.

Hell Daniel Earth Sheol Jesus Heaven Chattanooga Tenn

Baytown Sun notices list county officials and contact info

Government officials Harris County and Baytown Sun staff are listed with titles and phone numbers including District Clerk Charles Bacarisse District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal County Judge Robert Eckels County Treasurer Jack Cato County Attorney Michael Stafford and more. The paper invites letters and guest columns with submission guidelines and contact details.

Baytown Sun Sun Wanda Garner Cash David Bloom P.O. Box Baytown Baytownsun

Jim Farmer praised for service to veterans and community

A reader endorses Jim Farmer for Chambers County Commissioner citing his help to veterans in West Chambers County and Baytown, support for VFW and Vietnam Veterans groups, aid during hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and a local business that offered work to the writer’s son. The letter extols his values, integrity, and commitment to God and country.

Chambers County Jim Farmer West Baytown Jim VFW Vietnam Veterans of America American Legion Texas Feed Stop

Memories of Wilkenfeld Furniture and a kind owner

A speaker recalls visiting Wilkenfeld Furniture with family on Saturdays to pay on a credit account. They emphasize Mr. Wilkenfeld's generous credit practices for minority families in the 1960s and 70s, noting his respectful treatment during visits to the showroom.

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