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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2002
Page
4
Wanda Gamer Cash is editor and publisher with David Bloom as managing editor and Fred Hartman listed as publisher emeritus 1950 1974 reflecting the paper's leadership lineage and masthead.
The Baytown Sun urges Tom Ridge to brief Congress publicly on the $38 billion domestic security push and the administration’s antiterrorism plan. It argues Ridge, not a Cabinet official, merits congressional testimony to inform lawmakers and the public, preserving oversight and constitutional powers.
President Bush travels to Monterrey for the UN Financing for Development conference where he will promise a $5 billion rise in U S foreign aid over three years while stressing free markets. Critics warn aid often benefits cronies and sustains bad policies, not prosperity.
The Baytown Sun invites public input via letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words, with a photo required. Submissions must be original, signed, include contact details, and be limited to one per month. Send to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom, or fax or email.
A Baytown reader blasts city leaders over the Torres case and CCPD finances, alleging withheld information and political motives. The letter questions election practices, council transparency, and calls for accountability and the resignation of Councilman Renteria amid broader criticisms of leadership.
Mayor Alfaro and the city administration face ongoing pressure to compel TXDOT to complete the Baker Decker intersection reconstruction. The columnist Jane Howard Lee highlights the struggle against a supposedly inept contractor, noting personal experience in pushing state officials.
The text urges Mercedes Renteca III, Baytown District One councilman, to resign to advance his social agenda amid local tensions following a fatal police custody incident. It argues his role requires unbiased service to all Baytown citizens and cites a racially charged protest as a catalyst for leadership scrutiny.
Pat Mann argues interim Chief Byron Jones, a 20 year Baytown veteran trained at the FBI Academy, should be promoted rather than seeking an external chief. Jones has police department support, a likely degree in criminal justice, and strong recommendations from retired leaders, making an external search unnecessary.
A Baytown reader urges in the Sun for support of Byron Jones as Police Chief. A large sign on Park Street near 10 Park highlights local pride in the chief and trust in the court system to uphold justice and safety.
In the wake of September 11, 2001, communities prayed at churches and households. President Bush vowed to fight evil and restore normalcy as the nation reevaluated priorities and pursued justice, raising questions about what constitutes normalcy and evil.
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