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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 2006
Page
4
Local newspaper notes changes in staff with editor Clifton E. Clements and publisher Kim Finley retiring from duties. Doyle Barlow moves into managing editor role and remains involved with sports coverage as the paper’s sports editor.
The Surgeon General declares no safe level of secondhand smoke and urges smoke free environments, prompting Baytown to consider a November referendum on a smoking ban. Local groups Smoke Free Coalition and Baytown Citizens for Property Rights mobilize to place the issue on the ballot amid debates on health, rights, and economics. The piece discusses public health policy versus personal freedom and notes Baytown’s 1999 rule allowing a designated smoking area.
The writer questions workplace smoking bans during a 30 minute lunch break and whether off the clock off premises behavior is restricted. They compare secondhand smoke to drunk driving and argue hospitals host drinkers, urging rights and safety concerns for workers and families.
A speculative takes aim at a hypothetical New York Times editorial board during World War II. It claims they would have celebrated breaking German codes immediately, disregarding any potential costs to allied efforts.
A reader argues the flag is not a religious symbol and cannot be desecrated. They note Congress discussed a flag bill but did not approve it, warn against new laws, cite the 1960s burning incident, and reference Supreme Court free speech ruling.
A patriotic reflection praising the United States for equality of opportunity, freedom of religion, and personal advancement through will and study, celebrating the nation as the greatest free land. The speaker lauds religious liberty and a no-caste society, expressing gratitude for national blessings.
A reader argues Tasers are deadly weapons citing a personal tragedy on May 3 2005 and questions media reporting. They claim Tasers include a deployment chip and say deaths labeled as excited delirium occur outside custody. The letter condemns police overreliance on Tasers and urges scrutiny of incidents nationwide.
A list of Texas state officials with phone numbers includes Governor Rick Perry 1 800 843 5789 Attorney General Greg Abbott 1 800 252 8011 Comptroller Carole Strayhorn 1 800 252 555 F Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson 512 463 5001 Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs 1 800 835 5832 Senator Tommy Williams District 4 281 296 0023 Railroad Commission 512 463 7288 Visit www capitol state tx us fyi fyi htm to find your representative.
Baytown Sun contact details list Clifton E Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager David Bloom managing editor Keith Magee assistant managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Advertising director Angle Pagel production manager Wayne Oxedine and staff emails and titles for newsroom and operations.
Baytown Sun details its mailing address at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 P O Box 90 and phone numbers for main newsroom retail and circulation plus a fax and email contact. The note lists its web presence at baytownsun com.
The Baytown Sun reminds readers to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is late, call 281 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
The Baytown Sun accepts original letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a writer signature, a non publication address and phone, and note submissions may be edited or rejected. Send to Wanda Garner Cash or David Bloom at The Baytown Sun P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or by fax or email.
U S Rep Gene Green argues independence ideals shape both 1776 and today as United States supports Iraqi democracy. He criticizes prewar planning, laments missing body armor and IED jamming, plans to visit troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and honors military resolve while urging continued support. He notes Baghdad's fall of Saddam and Al-Zarqawi's killing as outcomes of troop discipline.
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