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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2005
Page
4
Editorial urges residents to attend planning sessions, contact officials, and stay informed about municipal and school district budgets. It stresses citizen involvement to influence tax dollars and services, urging readers to vote, write, email, or call representatives in 2005.
The Baytown Sun editorial board holds weekly meetings at 2 p.m. every Wednesday. Citizens are invited to discuss community issues. appointments with Managing Editor David Bloom can be made by calling 281-422-8302. Board members include Wanda Garner Cash and Jane Howard Lee, among others.
The Baytown Sun accepts original signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words on public interest topics. Include writer’s address and phone not for publication, a photo, one submission per month, and contact Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522. Fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytownsun com.
Nationally known columnist Nat Hentoff argues against forcing a majority American philosophy on nominees and urges judging by judicial independence and curbing mass fear. He critiques Schumer asks about Roe v Wade and the push for diversity while highlighting Madison's warnings on majoritarianism and the need for due process in Guantanamo rulings.
Today in history notes key events on July 29 across years. From 1981 Charles and Diana wedding in London to 1967 USS Forrestal fire in the Gulf of Tonkin and 1890 van Gogh death in Auvers. Also 1914 first NY San Francisco phone call and 2003 execution of Paul Hill.
Baytown officials advised reducing the 1975 bond offering to 2 million dollars in September due to weak market conditions, instead of the originally planned 6.5 million. Other years noted include 1990 missing children found after 19 hours, 2000 Napster shutdowns affecting music sales, and 2003 work program for county jail inmates pending supervision.
Texas lawmakers propose a 1500 raise for 2005 06, but critics say 1000 is restoration of cut health care stipend and the real raise is only 500 before taxes. They note TRS Care changes and average 15 year raises around 350 annually, arguing Texas should fund education more fully. Also opposition to liquor at Wayne Gray Sports Complex highlights broader public policy concerns.
Rove described as needing removal for alleged subversion of a CIA agent and disclosure of other contacts. The text warns of ongoing risk from a rattler in the wood pile, implying latent threats remain.
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