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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 2001
Page
4
The Baytown Sun notes its 1922 founding and its leadership legacy with Cash as Editor and Publisher and Fred Hartman serving as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974, alongside 4 managing editors through the years.
The Sun highlights Baytown stories from Gary Flores receiving a HPD public service award after aiding crash victims on Interstate 10 to an ongoing Saltwaters Anglers Fish-n-Fest raising funds for local charities. It notes transit, trail, computer donations by ExxonMobil, Aggie students aiding relief funds, and a damaged Baytown Post Office entry after a September crash.
The Baytown Sun holds weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and invites the public to visit to discuss community issues. To schedule, contact Managing Editor David Bloom at (281) 422-8302. Letters and guest columns are welcome under set word limits.
Nat Hentoff argues that post 9 11 fear may push the United States toward National ID cards and expanded government surveillance. He cites Brandeis and Olmstead and notes Senate wiretap powers and Carnivore, warning of intrusive data access and the risk to freedoms. He contrasts US fears with England where a national ID could detain many without warrants. He invokes Learned Hand and Thatcher to urge vigilance.
Richard Woods of Baytown writes in The Baytown Sun with sadness over the death of Dr L D Olafson. He recalls a patient doctor bond and praises Olafson as intelligent and unassuming, expressing thoughts and prayers for Betty, Olafson’s children, and family.
A compiled list shows Rick Perry and Lt Governor Bill Ratliff with office addresses and phone lines, alongside Attorneys General John Comyn and Susan Combs, and multiple state senators and representatives. Also includes Baytown city hall contact details and district council members.
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