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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements editors publisher Jim Finley retires as managing editor Jay Eshbach community member David Bloom and Luke Hales with M A Bengtson listed among editorial staff in local paper notes assent and appointment changes.
In Senate and House hearings General David Petraeus urged a pause in withdrawals once U S forces near 140 000 this summer down from a peak of 160 000 He warned the end of combat in Iraq is not in sight and said a long term security pact may not gain Senate approval under a new president The plan faces uncertainty with Bush nearing departure and rivals McCain Clinton and Obama to shape the exit strategy Portland Press Herald
The report alleges that administration leaders from Vice President Cheney downward approved torture in interrogations and asked the Justice Department to endorse their legality. DOJ issued memos in 2002 and 2003 deeming it legal, later withdrawn after media exposure. Ashcroft warned history will judge harshly.
A memoir recalling long‑time church life from 1949 onward at First Baptist Mont Belvieu, including moves to Red Bank New Jersey, 1956 brick building dedication, and memories of charter members leaders like Mrs. Ben Crumpler Mrs. Hazel Moorhead Marcus Langston Effie Mae Langston and Gertrude Langston. It traces the women’s groups W M U and W M A, pastor influence, prayer meetings and the community’s growth through the 1950s and beyond.
A compact list presents contacts for President George W. Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator John Cornyn Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with phone numbers and web addresses for official channels, emphasizing district offices and White House lines. The entry compiles key figures and their official communications.
The Baytown Sun listing shows contact names and emails for Publisher Sandy Denson, Joshua Hart, Gordon Gallatin, and David Bloom. It notes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and requests a photo for guest columns.
The Baytown Sun explains how readers may submit signed letters and guest columns, notes editing rights, and provides delivery timing. Submissions should include writer contact details and be directed to David Bloom. If delivery is late, call the provided number for redelivery aid.
A Baytown letter writer commends City Manager Brumback and the council while urging adherence to new rules. She supports concrete foundations for boats and RVs, criticizes yard sales signs, favors allowing smoking in some bars, calls for litter cleanup by volunteers, and thanks local leaders for their efforts.
A resident recounts experiencing a dazzling flash from new red light cameras at Garth and Baker while not in violation. He notes pedestrians and drivers could be blinded risking crashes and asks the city council to turn off strobes or redirect them for safety.
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