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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements edits the paper with WW retirement noted. Jay Eshbach serves as managing editor while Luke Hales handles city reporting and M A Bengtson contributes as part of the editorial team.
A consortium of about a hundred college presidents led by the Amethyst Initiative urges repeal of the 1984 National Minimum Drinking Age Act tied to federal highway funds. They argue an 18 to 20 year old drinking ban fuels binge drinking and seek national debate on letting states set lower ages while noting risk and legality concerns.
A reader questions hospital valet parking in fire zones and urges police enforcement. The letter cites potential emergency-access issues and double standards, contrasting with ticketing for illegally parked vehicles. The writer also reflects on summers boating and family memories near Lake Conroe and the San Jacinto monument.
A personal letter praising veterans and health care, recalling service on the way to the draft board in Houston and Fort Polk, lauding San Jac ER and Houston Medical Center, defending current health care as working, urging caution on national health care, and noting Brownwood roots and community memories.
The Friends of Baytown Nature Center invites $100 contributions to place a named paving stone at the Baytown Nature Center on the Avenue of Nature. The volunteer group funds 100 percent of improvements with no paid staff. Details at baytownnaturecenter.org.
Federal and state officials are listed with phone and fax numbers including President George W. Bush Vice President Dick Cheney U S Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn and Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green plus the Baytown Sun newsroom staff and contact policy. The Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with photo requirement.
The Baytown Sun details submission guidelines for letters and guest columns, including signed submissions, editing rights, and contact methods while noting paper delivery times and redelivery procedures for missed issues. The notice lists addresses, phone numbers, and emails for submitting letters and ensuring timely delivery.
Jay Eshbach, a Baytown financial planner, urges workers to anticipate unemployment and build a three to six month cash cushion. He recommends debt prioritization, home equity lines, tapping life policy cash value, and deferring life insurance premiums while staying marketable through networking and skill updates.
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