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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 2003
Page
4
The Baytown Sun founded in 1922 lists Warnia Gamer Gash as Editor and Publisher David Bloom as Managing Editor and Fred Hartman as Publisher Emeritus from 1950 to 1974 in its masthead record.
The Baytown Sun editorial argues the 2003 federal deficit of 374.2 billion surpasses prior years, warns of worse numbers ahead, and urges President Bush to lead on spending restraint amid rising Medicare, Social Security, and tax concerns. It notes a likely 500 billion gap next year and questions funding sources.
Fort Worth Star Telegram highlights obesity as a rising health threat in Texas with rising child and adult weight, urging parents and employers to act. It notes that overweight children face a 70 percent chance of overweight adulthood and that obesity costs Texas up to 10 billion dollars yearly in treatment, while national costs reach 100 billion.
Baytown Fire and Emergency Services urges residents to change smoke alarm batteries when clocks go back. The note cites fire risks and offers free detector installation for those without working devices, urging safety and public responsibility. The letter questions the Pledge of Allegiance and religious freedom, prompting a Supreme Court review discussion.
A Baytown community response to a theft at VFW Post 912 brings donations from local industries and citizens. The letter urges support through patriotism, attending events, flying flags, and seeking veteran services, while praying for aging veterans and service members in harm’s way.
The Baytown Sun announces weekly editorial board meetings at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and invites community discussion. Submit letters up to 300 words or guest columns up to 500 words with a writer photo, signed and not for publication address and phone. Submissions should be mailed to Wanda Gamer Cash or David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown TX 77522 or faxed to 281-427-1880 or emailed to sunnews baytownsun.com.
City Hall address 2401 Market St Baytown Texas 77520 lists City Manager Gary Jackson and Mayor Pete Alfaro with council districts and contact numbers. Goose Creek Administration Bldg 4544 Interstate LO East Baytown TX 77522 details Superintendent Barbara Sultis and seven district trustees with terms three years. Board meets on specific Thursdays and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in respective buildings.
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