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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff serves as editor with the editorial board featuring David Bloom as managing editor Jim Finley retired and Jay Eshbach as city editor, with M A Bengtson listed as a community member.
Texas emerges as a focal point in the national fight over teaching evolution as state leaders, including Gov. Rick Perry and Education Commissioner Robert Scott, confront moves by the Institute for Creation Research and the state board chair to redefine science education. The outcome could affect Texas’s reputation, economy, and future in science and technology.
Baytown resident Hilda C Martinez offers impersonal New Year resolutions aimed at society not self. She lists aims such as receipts that don’t fade, respectful service, wiser policing, shorter patient waits, honest political action, quicker checkouts, real phone help, daylight saving repeal, capped fuel prices, and more smiling crowds as a festival idea. The piece reflects aging, family, and community themes with a hopeful tone for 2008.
A Baytown reader praises Knox T Beavers as a real Christian gentleman with deep administration and respect. The writer jokes about what the middle initial T stands for and lauds his character and leadership.
The first year Toy Run on December 22 drew a marvelous turnout and community support. Gratefully yours Rocky Strange and Pelican Junction staff thank Tommy and Linda Hathaway North Main Computer Kaci Co Cleaning Tugboat Marina Rainman and many others along with Baytown Sun Forum angels for making the event a success and hope to see everyone next year.
A grateful participant thanks organizers and volunteers for a successful first year. The event from Dayton drew families to see Santa, ride bikes, and collect toys while the toy line stayed steady. Afterward they enjoyed chicken and dumplings and praised Rocky for giving back.
A City Manager statement declaring Baytown not a sanctuary for immigrants draws criticism for timing near Christmas. The letter writer argues the move seems harsh amid the season of generosity and reflects on broader issues of illegal immigration.
A compiled roster of U S federal officials with phone and fax numbers. George W Bush Dick Cheney Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green are listed with district and office lines and relevant web addresses.
The Baytown Sun lists contact avenues for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director with newsroom lead David Bloom managing editor. The notice notes reader letters of up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and requests a photo for columns.
The Baytown Sun outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns including signature requirements and contact details. It also notes delivery expectations with paper arrival times and redelivery contact deadlines for missed deliveries.
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