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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E Cliff Clements, long time editor and publisher of the Sentinel Tribune, retires after a career spanning decades. Doyle Barlow, former managing editor, and sports editor remain with the newsroom as the paper honors its leadership.
Voters statewide will see a constitutional amendment on ad valorem taxes for senior and disabled homeowners. The League of Women Voters summarizes the proposal and urges a vote for the amendment, noting it would reduce school property taxes for those 65 and older or disabled for 2006 and 2007 with an expiration in 2009. Early voting continues through Tuesday.
A reflective piece protesting anti gun sentiment after Texas and national violence. It laments God removal from public life, praises Second Amendment rights, and urges education, background checks, and responsible firearm ownership to curb crime. It cites Jefferson and Adams to frame constitutional defense of arms.
A concise roster of federal officials including President George W. Bush Vice President Dick Cheney and several U S senators and congressmen with listed phone and fax numbers and related web addresses for Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green.
The Sun invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Columns should include the author’s name and contact information for verification and publication. Members listed for Clifton E. Clements and staff provide newsroom and contact details.
The Baytown Sun invites original unsigned letters and guest columns with signed attribution. Include writer contact details for publication and deadlines for redelivery if newspapers are late. Submissions may be edited and not all will be published reflecting the paper’s view and advertiser interests.
A Bay Area Relay for Life survivor thanks the MD Anderson patient expresses deep appreciation for the community. She honors Bayer team Cherie Laughlin and family including James and Roxanne Jamison for uniting her relatives in a walk of support during treatment.
James Haarmeyer is challenged for arguing business owners must follow health and safety rules. The letter defends the city smoke free ordinance, noting voters approved restricting smoking in public places. It argues regulators protect public health over business interests and urges abstaining patrons to leave if unable to comply.
A Minnesota community college president proposes foot baths in restrooms to accommodate Muslim students after an incident where a student attempted to wash her feet in a sink. The tone reflects critic thoughts on religion, hygiene, and taxpayer funding.
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