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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 2006
Page
4
Wanda Garner Cash editor publisher, dim Finley retired, Doyle Barlow remains sports editor prior to transition. Local newsroom leadership changes announced with emphasis on continuity and editorial direction under current staff.
Editorial by David Bloom of The Baytown Sun argues against a proposed federal constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage. It asserts the move is discriminatory, politically motivated, and unlikely to succeed, urging focus on other urgent issues and principle of equal rights. It notes states may already ban such marriages and cites the Declaration of Independence.
Captain Michael La Coste, returning from his second Iraq tour, defends training Iraqi forces to defend their country as the author argues for staying the course. The writer praises troops and calls on Susan Cummings to oppose a pullout, framing the struggle as the wider war on tyranny and fear.
A proposal urges offering illegal immigrants a return to Mexico with a funded project to build a dedicated city there. It envisions a land grant from the Mexican government, construction of housing, clinics, and utilities, and prioritizing immigrants for jobs and homes. The plan cites past international projects for context.
A compact roll of federal and state officials with phone numbers and web contacts. Names include George W. Bush Dick Cheney Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green and others with district or senate offices and partial online addresses.
Bay Town Sun lists Wanda Garner Cash publisher Sandy Denson business manager David Bloom managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Danielle Lynch news editor Angie Pages advertising director Wayne Oxedine production mgr for newsroom.
Baytown Sun is located at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 mailing address P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522 Main office phone numbers include Newsroom Retail Classified Circulation and Fax for reader services in Baytown Texas 77522 Sunnews baytownsun com is the online portal.
The Baytown Sun outlines delivery expectations with a 6 a.m. weekday and 8 a.m. Sunday target, redelivery deadlines, and submission rules for letters and guest columns. Include signature, address, and phone, limit words, offer photos, and note editor approval rights.
A Baytown Sun reader criticizes government evacuation threats as provoking fear and distrust. The writer argues residents will evacuate when necessary, relying on weather updates and personal judgment, not coercive measures or threats. They urge lessons learned for Baytown and Houston.
A Baytown court under Judge Tony Palumbo saw almost all cases dismissed as no officers appeared for jury sessions. A caller notes a driver with an open container in a commercial vehicle walked free, raising concerns about accountability and jury trial requests. She urges investigative follow-up and action to protect families and road safety.
The writer rebukes Eric Hudson for belittling students with certificates of completion and praises those who finish high school. They argue that diploma holders can pursue further study, including law school, and emphasize the merit of choosing to complete schooling despite challenges. The letter urges respect for all educational paths and ends with a gesture of goodwill toward Hudson.
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