The Maptown Sun Founding and Key Editors
The Maptown Sun began in 1922 with Warda Garner Gash as Editor and Publisher, and David Bloom as Managing Editor. Fred Hartman served as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2003
Page
4
The Maptown Sun began in 1922 with Warda Garner Gash as Editor and Publisher, and David Bloom as Managing Editor. Fred Hartman served as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974.
Opinion columns critique attempts to rush the Laci and Gunner's Law, arguing the federal bill should be judged on necessity rather than emotion, and noting state laws and abortion rights as key factors in the debate. The piece contrasts this with civil liberties concerns under Homeland Security and journalism ethics in the Times Blair scandal.
The Baytown Sun details weekly editorial board meetings at 2 pm Wednesdays and invites public discussions. Submit letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a writer photo, signed and with non publishable contact details.
A guest column urging graduates to live visibly, act with kindness, honesty, and courage, reminding them that others observe daily behavior. It argues that small deeds shape days and futures, citing Mahatma Gandhi and Henry David Thoreau while stressing personal responsibility and the power of goodness to improve the world.
Readers commend the committee for high school rezoning efforts and urge the school board to consider the One Plus proposal after noting the group’s extensive research and prayer. The letter urges respectful conduct and forward looking leadership in the district.
Government officials listed for Baytown and Goose Creek ISD with contact numbers. City Council members serve two year terms and meet 6 30 p m on second and fourth Thursdays at City Hall. Goose Creek Trustees serve three year terms and meet 6 30 p m on second and fourth Mondays at 4544 Interstate 10 East.
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