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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2008
Page
4
The Halos paper announces its editorial board led by David Bloom as Managing Editor and Clifton E. Clements as Editor Publisher. Jim Finley steps back as retired Managing Editor with Jay Eshbach and M A Bengtsor noted as community member and chief contributor.
The Independent notes that Obama nears the first black candidate nomination while racial lines widen. It cites Bill Clinton’s dismissal and past pastor remarks as evidence of a growing campaign race issue. Obama urges unity and calls for choosing together to solve longstanding problems.
Hillary Clinton defends suspending the federal gas tax arguing relief at the pump, while critics say the idea is flawed and test her reliance on nonexpert appeal. The Journal Star voices skepticism toward elite experts and questions her judgment and motives.
A preacher reflects on deadly Midwest storms and the fragility of life in a tornado zone. The message urges trust in Providence, urges prayer for safety, and calls for humanitarian aid and personal growth through trials.
A pastor urges readiness for Christ’s return citing Thessalonians and John and Matthew passages. He emphasizes church attendance as preparation, warns against living sinfully, and calls believers to watchfulness, faith, and gratitude until the trumpet sounds and Jesus comes to take His church.
Federal and state officials listed with names roles and phone numbers include President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Representative Ted Poe Representative Ron Paul Representative Gene Green and Senator John Cornyn. Many entries show multiple numbers and web addresses.
The Sun lists contact details for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager Gordon Gallatin advertising director and David Bloom managing editor. It notes letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and requests a photo with columns.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters and guest columns addressed to the newspaper with optional nonpublication contact details. Submissions may be edited and published at the paper's discretion. Readers should receive the Baytown Sun by 6 a.m. en route to delivery, with redelivery calls encouraged by 9 a.m. if late.
Readers debate a proposed Starbucks logo showing a drawing of breasts and a painted figure. The letter-writer mocks the controversy while imagining a provocative marketing angle, noting concerns about decency and temptation, and questions about hot versus cold drinks.
A reader reports rising morning and evening traffic on routes 99 and 146 near a school zone. Large trucks pull into lanes creating danger. After contacting DOT in Chambers County, a Harris County contact was given, Barbara Russell, with phone 713-802-5171 and email brusse1.dot.state.tx.us. A traffic study may be commissioned to assess need for a light.
A Baytown resident pleads to reinstate Baytown Talk after a one day suspension. The letter praises the forum for sharing local history, services, lost pets, hospital updates, and community support, urging moderators to reconsider the penalty and noting the site’s value to families and newcomers.
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