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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Cl ift Clements as Editor Publisher led by David Bloom Managing Editor with Jim Finley Jane Howard Lee retired as Managing Editor and retired Reporter Jay Eshbach plus community member M A Bengtson named in staff credits.
The Courier notes the U S Mint inscribes four key elements on the edge of new presidential dollar coins but hides In God We Trust and urges visible inclusion of the motto and other details. The piece cites public outcry and reviews mail online about church and state separation.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette notes that children age 3 to 5 often favor McDonald's even when wrappers differ, suggesting branding influences taste perception. The study found most kids had eaten there, with a minority never having tried the chain, prompting calls for adult guidance over advertising impact.
Jane Howard Lee argues for clear country of origin labeling on all products from any nation. She notes recalls of tainted foods and toys and calls for a government program to let consumers see where ingredients and parts come from, aiming to spur better standards and protect jobs.
A compact roster lists elected officials with phone and fax numbers including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney senators Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn and representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green. It provides partial web addresses for each official’s contact page.
The Baytown Sun lists contact details for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business Emmett McKinley advertising Joshua Hart circulation and David Bloom newsroom. It notes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and requests a photo with guest columns.
Readers are told The Baytown Sun publishes original signed letters and guest columns only. Submissions may be edited or rejected. Send signed letters to the paper's address or via fax or email, and ensure timely delivery by calling the circulation line if the paper is late.
A reader argues for focusing on serious criminals over juvenile offenders. The letter cites a 15-year-old, Bobby, who allegedly hot wired two vehicles, killed four people, and praises restraint on punishing youth while urging better respect for others property and lives.
A letter from a Hardin Road resident warns that Cary Creek subdivision’s large, water-filled retention pond nearby houses poses flood and health risks. The writer questions city approval, calls for fences and pumps, and fears a child drowning incident if unresolved. Names include Lynn Caskey and Cary Creek in the appeal for action.
A reader critiques coverage and labels Baytown Sun’s Hilda Martinez as a freelance writer consultant, arguing Rove’s influence is overstated and that only a few elections show real power.
A reader proposes reopening the Brunson Theater in Baytown to anchor a revived Texas Avenue with small shops and cafes. They envision live entertainment, cafes, gift and craft stores, a bookshop, bakery, and candle shops, bringing activity to residents on this side of Baytown.
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