Editorial Board Credits Clifton Clements and Staff
The memorandum lists Clifton E. Cliff Clements as Editor Publisher and names Finley in retirement. It also credits Jay Eshbach Juke Hales and M A Bengtson among managing and city editors as contributors to the publication's editorial leadership. The note recognizes David Bloom and outlines roles across the newsroom.
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Cliff” Clements
Dim Finley
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Fed to curb risky mortgage loans to quell foreclosure wave
The Federal Reserve plans new rules barring liar loans and requiring income verification and debt repayment ability. It would also curb early payoff penalties and demand proof borrowers can cover taxes and insurance, aiming to stabilize housing and prevent another crisis as foreclosures rise and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stock tumble.
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Religious squabbles spark heat in a divided era
The Catholic League chief William A Donohue weighs in on clashes over faith politics. Sally Quinn’s Communion at Tim Russert’s funeral fuels controversy while a Florida student’s stolen Eucharist and a Minnesota professor’s online provocation broaden the flare. Donohue cites conduct codes and urges civility as disputes echo across campuses and media.
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Congressional Contacts From The Texas Districts And White House
A compact list of U S government contact points including President George W Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with White House numbers and web, plus Texas representatives Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green with district phone lines and district web addresses.
How to Reach Us at The Sun Newspaper
Clifton E. Clements, publisher, Sandy Denson, business manager, Joshua Hart, circulation manager, and David Bloom, managing editor, provide contact emails and the newsroom address. The Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words, with guest columns requiring a photo.
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Baytown Sun letters policy and delivery details
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters and guest columns with author contact for publication. Editors may edit submissions and may refuse. Readers should receive the paper by 6 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. Sundays. call by 9 a.m. for redelivery.
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Drill Here Drill Now Letter Promotes Offshore Oil View
A reader rebuts Mr. OBrien arguing that oil prices reflect drilling tech and safe practices, criticizes environmentalists and Congress, cites ethanol effects on corn, and recalls Clinton s 1998 ANWR veto while urging immediate drilling.
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Bill Clinton
ANWR
Reader praises Don Sanders letters in Baytown Sun
A Baytown Sun reader praises Don Sanders for clear reasoning and consistent views. The writer states they admire his letters and often agree with his viewpoints.
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Don Sanders
Baytown Sun
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Time to Stand Up For America Says Citizen
A reader urges bold action to curb wealth leaving the United States, warns of mortgage crisis and loss of American land, and calls for united leadership including Gore Perot Pickens to restore U S manufacturing and patriotism. The letter stresses Made in America quality and urges public support across Texas.
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Whistling wish while friends plan a stage act
A storyteller recalls urging Joe Brown to sing with Kelly Schoppa's Band. The narrator envisions performing on stage with an audience listening, only to hear her husband quip that if fans leave she should start whistling. The exchange ends with a shared laugh.
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