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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2002
Page
4
The Baytown Sun, established in 1922, lists Wanda Gamer Cash as Editor and Publisher and David Bloom as Managing Editor with Fred Hartman noted as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974.
Texans confront premium hikes up to 200 percent as Gov. Perry urges a state investigation into pricing by major insurers. Lawmakers may act in January to address rate shocks, mold claims, and policy regulation, amid debate over coverage limits and unregulated Lloyds plans.
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Submissions require signature, return address, and phone, with one per month, edited as needed, and political content restricted near elections.
Joseph Perkins argues that media overhype and bias color coverage of global warming. He cites a 201X study showing West Antarctic Ice Sheet gaining ice, not melting, challenging doom-filled headlines and noting scientists may exaggerate to grab public attention.
A letter urges Jim Fontena to appoint a civilian task force to investigate the February death of Luis Torres. The Medical Examiner cites mechanical asphyxia with blunt trauma. The writer calls for independence from Baytown police and District Attorney offices, accusing possible improper police procedures and racism.
A reader from The Sun praises a timely feature on homeschooling, calling it informative and well-written. The message expresses appreciation for the newspaper's varied feature stories and mentions being new to The Sun.
David Bloom argues the Barbers Hill school board plan intrudes on privacy and fails to address root causes. The piece supports a common sense response and notes the plan ignores alcohol use, a major factor in injuries and deaths.
Letter writer critiques a February editorial's teen sex data arguing the 80 percent active figure conflicts with the 60.9 percent by twelfth grade. The author supports abstinence as preferred, urges realistic education, protection, and early parental and church guidance to instill responsibility.
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