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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements retires after long tenure leading the newspaper as publisher and managing editor. Doyle Barlow named interim publisher and Jay Eschbach takes over as sports editor, signaling a transition in newsroom leadership.
The Baytown Sun urges city council to approve a $50,000 boost to the Baytown Chamber Advertising contract from hotel tax funds. The NHRA O'Reilly Spring Nationals draws 100000 spectators and boosts local business, hotels, and restaurants for three days each year. This centenarian event warrants a stronger promotional effort to attract visitors and showcase Baytown.
A compact survey traces Black Americans from the 1619 arrival in Jamestown through slavery and segregation to Reconstruction gains and the rollback of rights. It notes freed Blacks building institutions, notable leaders like Revels and Pinchback, and the era of separate but equal before the Great Migration toward northern cities.
A compiled contact roster lists figures including President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with White House numbers and fax. It also shows U S Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn with district and fax lines, plus Representatives Ted Poe and Gene Green with respective offices and phone contacts.
Baytown Sun publishes with Clifton Clements as Publisher and Sandy Denson as Business Manager. Newsroom leadership includes David Bloom as Managing Editor and Keith Magee as Assistant Managing Editor. Doyle Barlow serves as Sports Editor with Angie Pagel directing Advertising and Raymond Jackson overseeing Production.
The Baytown Sun lists its address at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 and P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522 with main newsroom and advertising contact numbers for news retail and classified departments plus a circulation line and fax. The paper provides email sunnews baytownsun com and website www baytownsun com for reader access and submissions.
The notice reminds readers to expect the Baytown Sun by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and by 8 a.m. Sunday. If not received on time, call 281 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
Readers are invited to submit unsigned or signed letters and guest columns with up to 300 words for letters and 500 words for columns. Include a nonpublished address and phone number, and note submissions may be edited or refused. Send to David Bloom at The Baytown Sun or via fax or email.
A Baytown reader argues for a broader smoking ban like Angleton's, urging exemptions for bars and pool halls. The letter targets perceived harassment of Tiki Bar, cites obesity as a greater health risk, and calls for property owners and smokers to retain rights, addressing Dr. Ehlers.
A Baytown reader challenges Rep Wayne Smith about school financing and taxes. The letter argues property taxes already fund public schools, questions private school charges, and laments government intrusion into home life while urging solutions over fines. It warns that passing bills could drive families to private or home schooling.
In response to a letter by Pierre Villeneuve published January 11 in The Baytown Sun, Congress confirms that members pay Social Security taxes and may participate in CSRS or FERS. Retirement benefits are based on average salary and years served, with higher contribution rates for those in federal pension plans.
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