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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 2009
Page
4
Dave Mathews serves as Managing Editor while Jay Eshbach and M A Bengtson are Assistant Managing Editors. Community members include Jim Finley Luke Hales and Dave Rogers with sports editor coverage by a named sports editor.
Elvis born in a Tupelo two room house on January 8 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley. The piece notes his Sun Records start under Sam Phillips and 1956 fame with Heartbreak Hotel and Blue Suede Shoes. It highlights his racial barrier breaking influence, military service, global impact, Elvis impersonators in Las Vegas, and a nod to progress like the election of Americas first African American president.
Jane Howard Lee notes her return as a rib judge for the Baytown Chamber of Commerce annual chili cook off. She recalls rib tasting, warns against beans and chili, and explains ribs allow individual sampling and even taking leftovers. The Baytown Sun reporter hints at past judging, the role of Tracey Wheeler, and community spirit.
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for publishers editors and staff, directions for letters and guest columns, submission requirements including signatures and photos, and delivery timing with a redelivery hotline. It notes original material only and editorial rights.
A reader defends President Obama while challenging critics like Mr. Kinney who question his experience. The letter mocks Diane Feinstein for opposing Panetta as CIA head, notes Panetta’s background, and counterpoints Obama’s job-creation claims. It ends with skepticism about rapid military promotions and government roles.
A Dayton resident notes appreciation for President Bush mouthing lyrics with country star George Jones. The speaker hopes the president will someday mouth the Star Spangled Banner, expressing cautious optimism.
Western Refining CEO Paul Foster told Fortune that the federal gasoline tax should rise to about $2 per gallon, arguing gradual increases could spur energy diversification while acknowledging current recession concerns. He stressed his views were his own, not the company’s. The current rate is 18.4 cents federal plus 20 cents state in Texas.
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