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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2006
Page
4
Wanda Garner Cash Editor Publisher Jim Finley retires as managing editor Doyle Barlow becomes acting editor in chief Sports editor and editorial board members listed with David Bloom Jane Howard Lee and Danielle Lynch among the newsroom.
The Baytown Sun urges voters to reject the May executive session amendment that would allow closed city council meetings. It warns hidden deliberations threaten open governance and accountability, citing risks from past Texas cases and the charter’s open meetings mandate. Wanda Garner Cash leads the editorial.
This overview traces African American service from World War I through World War II, noting key units like the 92nd and 93rd divisions, the 761st Tank Battalion, and the Tuskegee Airmen. It covers battles, French Croix de Guerre awards, and the shift toward integrated units after the Ardennes, with figures on casualties and service roles.
A readable compilation lists key federal and state political figures with phone numbers and websites. Names include President George W. Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator John Cornyn Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with district contact numbers and web addresses for official inquiries.
Baytown Sun staff contacts include Wanda Garner Cash publisher Sandy Denson business manager David Bloom managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Danielle Lynch news editor and Danielle Lynch Baytown Sun staff details for newsroom and advertising departments with respective emails and roles
The Baytown Sun lists its mailing address at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 P O Box 90 and contact numbers for main news and departments including 281 422 8302 281 425 8016 281 425 8036 281 425 8008 and 281 425 8048 with fax 281 427 1880 and email sunnews baytownsun com and website www baytownsun com
Instructions for readers to submit letters and guest columns to The Baytown Sun include word limits, required signature, photo and contact details, delivery redelivery by call times, and editors' rights. Submissions must be original, addressed to the paper, and may be edited or declined.
A Baytown reader urges the city council to avoid a public vote on smoking, arguing that forcing a vote creates winners and losers and minority rights oppose state overreach. The letter praises prior compromise and suggests individuals should avoid patronizing businesses with policies they dislike.
A Baytown reader praises REL chairman Logan Havel for youth involvement in city matters and argues against smoking in homes. The writer shares a personal account of daughter’s illness linked to secondhand smoke, crediting quitting after years of smoking with improved health. The piece frames secondhand smoke as unjust and cruel and urges greater student engagement.
Reader warns of Arab security concerns and calls for action against a port contract. Compares the deal to Kremlin window washing and urges citizens to tell politicians no, invoking a “Just say no” stance.
A reader questions why aid is given to people using Lone Star and WIC benefits while noting a non English speaking woman with three baskets buys groceries and an elderly man returns items for lack of funds. The critic cites a newer Ford and an older car to argue seniors suffer.
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