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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2010
Page
4
Publisher Emeritus Fred Hartman 1950 to 1974 is named alongside the editorial board. Jane Halter is Editor and Publisher with Doyle Barlow as Managing Editor. Jim Finley, Jay Eschbach, M A Bengtson, Dave Rogers are listed as community members and sports editor respectively.
A Baytown reader recalls the 90th anniversary of Exxon and the Humble Refinery era. She recalls her grandfather moving the family from West Virginia, living on Virginia Street, crossing noon whistle, biking on sidewalks, bingo at the Community House, and a close knit Humble era with many fathers working at the refinery.
A Sterling High School incident prompts calls for stricter enforcement of the state ban on cell phones in school zones. A bus driver was seen exiting the campus with one hand on the wheel and the other holding a phone, while students rode along. Local officials urge officers to enforce the ordinance to prevent potential tragedy.
The Sun invites letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo. Publisher Janie Halter and staff contact info are listed including Angie Pagel Advertising Director, Doyle Barlow, Sandy Denson, and Joshua Hart.
The Baytown Sun explains submission guidelines letters to the editor and guest columns. It notes editors may edit content and will not publish unsigned items. Readers are urged to call redelivery lines if the paper is late and delivery times are stated.
PBS anchor Jim Lehrer, a Texas native and longtime NewsHour figure, promotes his 20th novel Super at the Texas Observer Writers Festival in Austin. The 76 year old journalist recounts career milestones from Dallas newspaper days to PBS public affairs leadership and two dozen presidential debates. Lehrer highlights writing while balancing journalism, plays, memoirs, and a forthcoming Kennedy assassination themed work.
The piece describes rising voter distrust of incumbents across parties, highlighting figures like Charlie Crist, Marco Rubio, and Susan Specter, and notes Tea Party influence. It links distrust to potential GOP gains and a broader anti establishment mood shaping the fall elections. It features John Boehner and Donna Brazile as quoted voices on national sentiment.
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