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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2006
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements is named editor publisher with Jim Finley retired as managing editor and Doyle Barlow and Keith Magee in leadership roles. David Bloom, Jane Howard Lee, and others hold editorial positions as the publication preserves its newsroom ranks and the sports desk under David Bloom.
Editorial notes a heated battle shaping Baytown as Smoke Free Baytown Coalition and Baytown Citizens for Property Rights race to collect 603 signatures for a November ballot on a citywide smoking ban. Debate centers on health, personal rights, and economic impact as both sides push for public hearings.
A reader endorses revitalizing Texas Avenue, calling it the most historic street and urging officials to commit quickly. The letter argues for a block by block rebuilding approach and links local policy to national concerns about troops in wartime, urging constituents to voice support to government representatives.
A reader letter condemns protests against troops and calls for harsh punishment of war prisoners. The writer asserts outrage over civilian protections for terrorists, criticizes elected officials and media, and insists on strong action against enemies of the United States. The piece opposes sympathy for prisoners and laments war casualties, urging national resolve.
A reader argues that smokers should avoid forcing smoke on non smokers and compares perfume allergies to smoke exposure. The writer cites elevators and restaurants where strong fragrances impair taste and breathing and calls for an honest second opinion on health risks.
A community member vows to sue the local government over Stallworth Stadium ADA compliance delays. They criticize preemptive grass replacement and link a press box dispute to 14 years of access failures. The plan is to mobilize residents to seek legal fees and damages for continued discrimination.
Government officials list includes Governor Rick Perry Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst Attorney General Greg Abbott Comptroller Carole Strayhorn Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs and lawmakers Tommy Williams Mario Gallegos John Whitmire Wayne Smith Charles Matthews Victor Carillo Michael Williams. To find your rep visit capitol.state.tx.us/fyi/fyi.htm.
Clifton E Clements is publisher. Sandy Denson is business manager. David Bloom is managing editor. Keith Magee is assistant managing editor. Doyle Barlow is sports editor. Angie Pagel is advertising director. Wayne Oxedine is production manager.
The Baytown Sun located at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 lists telephone numbers for main newsroom retail and classified departments and provides its mailing address P O Box 90 and the website www baytownsun com
Notice to readers about guaranteed delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday with redelivery option. If the paper is late, call (281) 425-8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange replacement.
The Baytown Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include the writer’s signature and an address and phone number not for publication. Submissions may be edited or rejected. Send signed letters to David Bloom or fax or email as listed. views are those of the submitter, not the newspaper or advertisers.
U S Representative Ted Poe argues that border violence rises with illegal entry and narco terrorism, urging stricter security after field hearings in San Diego and Laredo. Sheriff Sigi Gonzales and Sheriff Rick Flores testify that drug cartels control routes and terrorists may blend into Mexico, underscoring border risks and bipartisan calls for decisive action.
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