Hartman led paper from 1950 to 1974 in editorial role
Publisher Emeritus Fred Hartman guided the newspaper for 24 years from 1950 to 1974. He chaired the editorial board with Clifton Clements Gary Maitland Luke Hales and Jay Eshbach among others. The staff included sports editor Jim Finley and Dave Rogers as former managing editor.
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Fred Hartman
Gary Maitland
Luke Hales
Jay Eshbach
M.A. Bengtson
Jim Finley
Dave Rogers
Man-Up Obama in letters to the editor critique
A reader criticizes President Obama through a letter to the editor asserting rising unemployment foreclosures and deficits. The writer contrasts Obama and Bush policies, claims Obama quadrupled the deficit and argues Obama must take ownership of economic outcomes.
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Bush
Petitioner's claims spark war of words reader letter
A Baytown reader voices frustration about red light cameras praising stricter adherence to signals and criticizing traffic behavior. The writer notes Baytown and Corsicana experiences, opposes reliance on cameras, and urges drivers to stop on red while wishing cameras remain functional.
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Baytown
Corsicana
Pit Bulls as Pets and Responsible Ownership
A reader defends pit bulls against eradication calls, arguing that owner responsibility, proper training, and positive leadership yield intelligent, affectionate dogs suited to sports and companionship. The letter notes temperaments vary, with aggression linked to owners and context, not breed alone.
Baytown Sun Contacts and Subscriber Guidelines
A compilation of political contacts including Joe Biden Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Rick Perry and Ron Paul plus Baytown Sun staff listings and submission guidelines. The notice details publisher editors departments mailing address phone numbers fax email and delivery timelines for Baytown Texas readers.
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Whitehouse
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Hutchison
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Cornyn
The Baytown Oak Tree Ends Long Debate in 1950
In December 1950 Baytown City Council voted to remove the old oak on Texas Avenue, a decision tied to Councilman R H Pruett being out of town. The Pruett family had guarded the tree since the 1920s under an agreement with Harris County official Charlie Massey. Public reaction surged as a photo session showed Red Grantham with an ax, provoking irate drivers and another clash when Pruett returned. The tree survived, though unhealthy from nails and pests, after a $1,000-plus repair by Pruett and a tree surgeon. The oak later faced further issues including a 1989 poisoning and ongoing complaints about its presence in the street.
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Red” Pruett
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Google and China feud stirs calls for exit
Washington debate focuses on Google China policy after reports of dissident email hacks. Rep Christopher Smith and Wei Jingsheng push Global Online Freedom Act and a China exit. Smith cites a 2006 hearing with tech giants and accuses Beijing of silencing dissidents while urging Google to pull out. Kathryn Lopez writes.
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Wei Jingsheng
Jingsheng
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