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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2006
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements retires as editor publisher. Jim Finley leaves editor duties. Doyle Barlow remains managing editor. Jay Eschbach and David Bloom are new managing editors. Jane Howard Lee retired. Keith Magee and Dee Anne Navarre join as reporters.
The famous 1897 New York Sun editorial reprinted for Christmas Eve 2005 answers a child’s question about Santa Claus. It asserts belief in Santa through themes of faith, love, and wonder, stating that the most real things are unseen and that Santa lives forever.
Bert Marshall a 30 year Baytown resident and publisher of OurBaytown.com reflects on Christmas gifts and the shift from seeking material presents to giving one self. He notes memories of toy guns Stingray bikes and lottery dreams then embraces peace generosity and personal growth as the true gift. He closes with holiday wishes and a blessing.
Government officials with phone and fax numbers include President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator John Cornyn Representative Ted Poe Representative Ron Paul Representative Gen e Green with respective district contacts and web addresses. Local formatting shows incomplete entries and mixed spacing in several lines.
Local Baytown Sun contact roster lists Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager David Bloom managing editor Keith Magee assistant editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Angie Pagel advertising director Raymond Jackson production manager
The Baytown Sun provides contact numbers for departments including Newsroom Retail Classified and Circulation at Baytown Texas. It notes delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, with redelivery by 10 a.m. if missed.
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Original unsigned material not accepted. Include writer’s signature and an address and phone number not for publication. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send signed letters to David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown 77522, or fax 281 427 1880 or email sun news baytownsun com.
A reader labels Mr. Kingsmill a hypocritical Republican and criticizes Texas as a red state. The letter argues the Iraq war is an invasion and occupation, asserts no danger existed, and expresses hope Texas moves into the 21st century.
A reader rebukes J Larry McAdams for a December letter ladling insults and partisan fire. She contrasts holiday spirit with heated talk from Ted Poe and others, denouncing name-calling while urging peace and unity.
A Baytown resident expresses strong opposition to intensified after hour bar raids led by health inspectors with police escorts. The letter reflects concern over policing methods and local quality of life, urging review of enforcement practices. The writer notes lifelong residence in Baytown and questions current town safety and freedom.
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