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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements editor publisher Jim Finley retired managing editor Jay Eshbach and city editor M A Bengtson, Luke Hales join as community member editors, shaping coverage and leadership.
The United States reports a rising Gulf of Mexico dead zone from 6700 to 8000 and forecasts to exceed 10084 square miles, while a state federal task force pledged to cut it by 2015 fails. Experts say pollution from the Mississippi watershed and sewage dumps create hypoxia. Global dead zones exceed 400, per Diaz and Rosenberg, urging a worldwide search for solutions.
The Beijing Games showcase Michael Phelps winning his eighth gold and setting world records in breathtaking fashion. His ferocious drive paired with humility makes him both a fierce competitor and an engaging figure. A rare chance to witness a phenomenal athlete shaping sports history.
The piece reflects on back-to-school time stirring fear and excitement among families students and teachers. It highlights the role of citizens as investors in public education and praises school districts for interpreting the US Constitution to permit faith-based clubs on campuses while stressing educational goals and spiritual growth.
A reader recalls two wall signs urging laughter and finding the good in others. They reflect on laughter’s healing power, the value of seeing good in people, and living by the Golden Rule to improve relations.
The document lists contact details for U S government figures including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn and several House representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green with phone numbers and websites provided. It reads like an official directory of lawmakers and offices.
The Sun lists contact details for Clifton E. Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director plus newsroom contact for letters and guest columns. It notes guest columns may include a photo of the contributor.
The Baytown Sun publishes original letters bearing signatures. Include writer contact details. Submit to David Bloom. Paper delivery times are by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. call by 9 a.m. if late for redelivery.
A reader thanks Tara Sullivan for A harsh pill to swallow about ER fees at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. She recalls a Friday ER visit, notes many waiters lacked true emergencies, highlights high uninsured rates in Harris County, and urges universal health care beyond partisan lines before voting in November.
A reader argues against raising corporate taxes. He contends business profits are redistributed to individuals as wages and dividends, and higher taxes would raise prices, reduce profits, trigger layoffs or relocations, and fail to boost the economy. He links tax envy to poor economic policy.
A Baytown reader vents about illegal use of handicapped parking, sharing personal hardship when a paraplegic brother struggles to find spots in rain. They urge stricter ticketing and contest misuse of placards by nonowners and discuss possible actions to address the issue.
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