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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements and David Bloom steer the editorial desk with Jane Howard Lee and Finley among retirees and Jay Eshbach engaging the community as editors emeriti and contributors.
Baytown Lions Club member Carl Brandon leads a flag program that funds local scholarships and honors national holidays. After two flags were stolen, his letter to the editor helped locate a 20 by 30 foot flag missing 17 years ago from Peace Tabernacle Church, recovered from a neighbor’s attic. The piece urges respect for the flag and condemns thefts, praising community vigilance.
The House approves a ethics reform bill requiring lawmakers to disclose earmarks and lobbying ties. It would publicize earmarks before votes and require disclosure of bundling by lobbyists over 15000 dollars in six months. The measure moves to President Bush for signature.
U S Rep Ted Poe promotes an amendment to withhold prison funding to influence the Ramos and Compean case. He contends prosecutors used partial facts and argues the pair were guilty on a partial record. Poe notes cross party support and cites Scooter Libby as a comparison for executive clemency.
Steve Dean of Cedar Bayou United Methodist Church Baytown thanks RSS REL and Barbers Hill coaching staffs for a successful annual Pigskin Preview. He also thanks Tom Ed Gooden Bruce Davis Trey Kraemer and Al Richard, noting it was the best year to date.
A compiled roster of officials including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney and Texas representatives Kay Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with their Washington and district phone numbers and websites.
The Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a photo with the writer for guest submissions. Contact Clifton Clements Sandy Denson Emmett McKinley Joshua Hart or David Bloom via baytownsun.com.
The Baytown Sun explains submission guidelines for letters and guest columns. It lists contact details for sending signed letters to David Bloom and notes that submissions reflect authors’ views, not the paper. It also states delivery times and redelivery contact if the paper is late.
A Baytown letter to the editor echoes calls to curb violence at San Jacinto Mall and Barracuda Beach Club urging leaders to prioritize public safety. The writer supports Joey Sewell’s Aug 5 remarks and advocates razing Texas Avenue to prevent rising crime and protect residents.
A resident urges Baytown to improve downtown Texas Avenue and the mall, arguing cleaner surroundings would deter crime and reflect better living conditions seen in Skokie Illinois, where downtown areas look inviting and well kept. She emphasizes civic action to make the city safer and more attractive.
A Baytown resident contrasts the two communities, praising Kingwood for order, clean streets, watchful neighbors, and strict curfews while lamenting Baytown’s crime and litter. The speaker would consider returning only if Baytown mimics Kingwood’s environment.
The fiancée of Edgar Sumner asks for help after Edgar was killed by a hit and run driver in Baytown on May 25. She notes their Christmas engagement, their children's grief, and a high school graduation that night turned tragic. She urges anyone with information to contact Captain Roger Clifford or Crime Stoppers at 281-427 TIPS.
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