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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2008
Page
4
Clifton E Cliff Clements longtime editor and publisher and Jay Eshbach retired managing editor were noted in a community obituary notice highlighting their contributions and service. The piece confirms local press figures and marks the editor publisher's passing with respect.
Editorial urges aggressive swift action against graffiti as vandalism rises in Baytown. Calls for rapid removal, strong prosecutions, and community service while thanking Baytown Crime Stoppers for a 50 dollar reward for tips leading to an arrest. Encourages residents and businesses to report incidents to police.
The Baytown Little Theater invites volunteers for lights, props, wardrobe, makeup, set construction and decoration. Roles at the box office, house management and ushers also welcome. BLT has a full year of productions and needs time and talent. visit baytownlittletheater.org for details.
Baytown residents recall fallen soldiers at Bicentennial Park with Army veterans and a dedication for PFC Wesley Riggs. The event prompted photos and online publishing, while readers praised patriotic reverence and urged future attendance. Baytown recycling, road safety, graffiti, and local crime themes appear in letters from Chaparral Village and others, highlighting community concerns and civic demand.
A roster of federal and state officials includes President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with White House numbers and faxes, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison with multiple faxes and emails, Senator John Cornyn contact pages, and several representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green. The text appears as a directory of offices and official websites with phone numbers and addresses.
Clifton E Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager Gordon Gallatin advertising director Newsroom David Bloom managing editor The Sun accepts letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo of the author.
The Baytown Sun explains submission rules for letters and guest columns with signer attribution. It lists contact details for letters to editor and emphasizes timely delivery, advising readers to call 9 a.m. if the paper is missing and outlining publication rights and editorial discretion.
A Baytown Sun reader praises possible 9 percent raises for Fire Department staff and anticipates similar rises for Police and other city employees while urging fair treatment for non civil service workers amid rising living costs.
A Baytown reader expresses outrage that the Star Spangled Banner was not played at Sterling High School’s graduation at Stallworth Stadium. He praises the JROTC colors presentation but calls the omission a betrayal and stresses his 13 years in the Army.
A resident asks Baytown City Council to ban curbstoners selling cars on streets and lots. He cites tax loss and clutter from vehicles for sale at corners, shopping centers, and lots, urging enforcement of existing laws to improve the city’s appearance.
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