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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements editor and publisher and J. Jim Finley retired as managing editor with Jay Eshbach noted in the publication’s changeover.
U S views Karl Rove's looming end of month departure from the White House after six and a half years. The piece weighs mixed reactions from Republicans who hail him as Merlin while others denounce him as a Svengali who skewed public perception and politics. The Star Ledger Newark notes Rove leaves amid acrimony and focus on elections and power.
In a bipartisan rush, lawmakers approved a six month stopgap allowing the administration to monitor emails and calls to foreign addresses while the target is outside the United States. Critics say the measure exceeds constitutional privacy protections and lacks adequate oversight. The Buffalo News notes fear of terrorism influenced votes and hopes for a tighter future law.
A letter writer blasts the White House and Republicans over Iraq reporting and alleged spying. He accuses Democrats of tax hikes, citing proposed increases of 393 billion, 7.5 billion, and 15 billion, plus extra gasoline taxes and carbon measures. He labels Hillary and allies as pushing a Nanny State.
The piece argues Hillary Clinton would lead a Nanny State and disputes her claim about tax fairness. It cites 2004 data showing the top 25 percent paid 85 percent of personal income taxes while the bottom 50 percent paid 3 percent, framing her critique as misleading and propped by a perceived socialist agenda.
A Baytown resident laments scarce modest dresses and skirts for young girls and urges officials to uphold biblical modesty. The letter questions current fashion trends and urges mothers to model modest attire for their daughters while referencing 1 Timothy 2 9 and local predator statistics.
Federal and state officials listed with names titles and partial contact details include President George W. Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Representative Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green and Senator John Cornyn. The text provides phone numbers and some fax or web addresses.
Baytown area staff contact details list Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Emmett McKinley advertising director Joshua Hart circulation manager and newsroom staff. The note invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo required for guest columns.
The Baytown Sun outlines submission rules including signing, editing, and refund timing. Letters to David Bloom must include name street address and phone number for publication considerations. Daily delivery targets by 6 am weekdays and 8 am Sundays, with redelivery help by calling 281 425 8048.
The piece reflects on Elvis Presley death in 1977 and ongoing belief by some that he is alive. It notes polls, Graceland sightings, and Elvis’s Gospel leanings. It mentions Priscilla’s statement about Gospel Grammys and the Comeback Special directed by Steve Binder.
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