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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements editor publisher Jim Finley retired managing editor Jay Eshbach community member wre managing editor Luke Hales city editor The notice outlines leadership roles within the newspaper organization and recent personnel changes.
The News-Press notes that John Maloney and over 100 Lee County residents lost a $145 billion class action, with 700,000 parties directed to file individual suits. It questions whether smokers can claim unawareness of risks given decades of warnings, ads bans, and public debate.
The Commercial Appeal reports Memphis City Schools consider a $4.5 million security screening plan for 29 high schools and 28 middle schools. The proposal would cost about $80,000 per school and involve daily X ray and metal detector checks, prompting concerns about longer school days and student resentment, while supporters argue safety could improve. The context references a Deangelo Key Hr incident as part of the broader safety discussion.
The author reflects on a life shaped by drug references from family and church. Born Cecil Thomas Meekins in Goose Creek, he recalls being raised amid a paradox of religious dedication and family drug use, including being proclaimed a Christmas miracle after a car accident. He notes how his mother’s controlling influence extended to his own parenting, and how the cycle of addiction continued through generations.
A reader reflects on being a work in progress inspired by a gospel song. The piece quotes verses about God as potter shaping the clay and notes patience in His plan. It emphasizes free will, divine gentleness, and gratitude for ongoing divine work even at age 66.
A roster of officials includes President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with national contact lines, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Senator John Cornyn with district numbers and faxes, Rep Ted Poe and Rep Ron Paul with district offices, and Rep Gene Green with local line. Also lists official websites for district contact.
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for its staff including Publisher Clifton E. Clements, Business Manager Sandy Denson, Circulation Manager Joshua Hart, Advertising Director Gordon Gallatin, and Managing Editor David Bloom. The paper invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and notes that guest columns should include a photo.
The Baytown Sun outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns with signatures, editorial control rights, and contact details. It notes delivery timing, and redelivery procedures if the newspaper is not received by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday or 8 a.m. Sunday.
William Rusher argues that McCain surged past Romney and others to acquire momentum for the Republican nomination. He notes McCain’s conservative record and Iraq stance as core strengths, with age less concerning due to Reagan precedent, and suggests 2008 could be a Democratic year despite McCain’s rising odds.
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