Véande Gesner and Bloom Editor Tenure Noted
Véande Gesner served as editor and publisher while David Bloom and Fred Hartman held roles as managing editor and publisher emeritus from 1950 to 1974, marking a period of leadership in the newspaper.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 2003
Page
4
Véande Gesner served as editor and publisher while David Bloom and Fred Hartman held roles as managing editor and publisher emeritus from 1950 to 1974, marking a period of leadership in the newspaper.
The piece discusses the vast costs of rebuilding Iraq, potential total expenditures near 20 billion dollars, plus war and occupation expenses over years. It notes public concern over deficits, economic strain at home, and questions about democracy, oil influence, and U.S. policy priorities guiding the reconstruction effort.
The Baytown Sun editor questions America's $50 to $75 billion estimate to rebuild Iraq and outlines line items from $2.9 billion for power to $150 million for Basra hospitals. It cites Cheney guarantees on debt repayment and urges taxpayer consent before global charity. Wanda Garner Cash signs as editor.
The Baytown Sun readers discuss CMS regulations narrowing rehabilitation services, arguing the 1983 framework ignores modern medical advances and restricts care for arthritis, joint replacements, and elderly or disabled patients. San Jacinto Methodist Hospital treats 600 rehab patients yearly, with 200 at risk under the new rule. lawmakers and readers urge modernization and support for SR 1222 and HR 2246.
The Baytown Sun invites public discussion with weekly editorial board meetings on Wednesdays at 29.m. Readers may visit by appointment via Managing Editor David Shcom. Submit letters up to 500 words and guest columns with photos. include name address and phone. limit one submission monthly. emails and mailing options provided. political content timing rules apply.
City Hall at 2401 Market St lists City Manager Gary Jackson and the mayor and district councilors with phone lines. Goose Creek Administration at 4544 Interstate 10 East provides a superintendent and Board of Trustees with district numbers and phone contacts. Both bodies meet at 6 30 p m on the second and fourth Thursdays or Mondays respectively.
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