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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2002
Page
4
The Baytown Sun traces its founding in 1922 with Wanda Gamer Cash as editor and publisher and Fred Hartman serving as publisher emeritus from 1950 to 1974, marking key leadership in the paper’s early and mid 20th century.
Crosby High School protesters demand no Memorial Day classes and honor veterans. District officials defend calendar needs while noting no disrespect to the fallen. state legislators weigh Memorial Day school laws, arguing local control. Editorial by David Bloom.
The Ledger notes doctors and staff receive meals and entertainment from drug firms as part of promotion. A Lakeland sub shop owner says reps spend about $200 daily, with industry spending around $12.5 billion annually. A voluntary code aims to end free lunches and similar incentives to curb costs passed to patients.
The Baytown Sun outlines editorial board meeting times at 2 p.m. every Wednesday and invites public discussion visits by appointment with Managing Editor David Bloom. It lists board members, submission rules for letters and guest columns, photo requirements, word limits, publication rights, and contact methods including address, fax, and email.
Letters condemn 12 years of Alfaro leadership and urge a new and creative mayoral tone. They single out Shaffer’s police record, question unaddressed city issues, and demand action on Texas Avenue, Garth Road, and fiscal matters while urging voters to back alternatives over the current administration.
Velma Ansiey Netson of Baytown urges citizens to back Mayor Pete Alfaro citing his education, problem solving on streets sewers and buildings, plans to attract small business and complete projects such as Spur 330, and the Alfaro family's long service to education from elementary through high school.
A Baytown mayoral race statement praises both candidates Alfaro and Shaffer while criticizing Pete’s tenure. The speaker endorses Charles Shaffer, cites a 31 year police career, questions Arboretum spending and city services, and pushes against ethnic loyalty expectations in voting.
A Baytown reader compares local politics to the Boston Tea Party, arguing high taxes and poor city services justify protest. The piece urges voter participation, term limits, a city management audit, and challenges residents to vote against the current leadership.
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