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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements longtime editor and publisher and Jim Finley retiring as managing editor. Community member notes mark career milestones and recognition of service to local newspaper.
The Press of Atlantic City reviews rising community MRSA infections as antibiotic resistance moves from hospitals into gyms, schools, and other public places. A June 1997 editorial notes warnings from medical authorities about indiscriminate antibiotic use and calls for handwashing and wound care to curb spread.
Homeland Security boss Michael Chertoff condemns the I E M A image agency stunt as unworthy and warns of disciplinary action. FEMA external affairs chief John P. Philbin has already lost his new post, highlighting the agency’s struggle to regain public trust after Katrina.
Baytown leaders advocate a 14 million dollar Performing Arts Center and street improvements to Texas Avenue as part of a 62.5 million investment in Lee College. The Regents pledge no tax increase while pushing bond passage to boost campus safety appeal and city value led by Wayne Gray and others.
Retired Baytown officer Fat Mae Williamson recalls changes since 1967. She notes West Texas Avenue once a commerce hub between Commerce and Pruett, now a near ghost town. She urges city to prioritize repairs on Kilgore Road and other streets, cites Lake Brunson boat ramp needs, and urges citizen outreach to the Mayor and Council.
Baytown aims to blend small town charm with city amenities by embracing a defined identity. The message urges residents to vote Yes on Prop 5 on November 6 to anchor Baytown’s future along Texas Avenue and stand out while preserving its unique character.
A list of federal government contacts includes President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with White House numbers, and Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn with their DC and district phone lines and fax numbers. House members Ted Poe, Ron Paul, and Gene Green are also listed with respective district contact details and websites.
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director. The newsroom lists David Bloom managing editor. The paper invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo of the contributor.
The Baytown Sun publishes original signed letters and guest columns with writer contact details for publication. Submissions may be edited or refused. Readers should receive the paper by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, with redelivery if it arrives late by 9 a.m. call.
The writer thanks the Sun for coverage and lists VFW Ladies Auxiliary volunteers Nora Hymes Cave Lawrence Judy Horton and others who organize food tickets and events at the Turkey Shoot. JROTC cadets from Lee and Sterling assist. long distance truckers decorate rigs to honor service members. Baytown area families attend. readers urged to send service member names and addresses to support a card project by Sterling Key Club.
A reader criticizes Baytown editors for editorial bias and alleged manipulation of statistics on the 17 percent sales tax rise tied to the CCPD EMS levy voted in May 2006. The letter argues the cigarette price hike plus tax revenue hurts small businesses and accuses the paper of pandering to advertisers or arrogance. It targets editor Mr. Bloom and questions motives behind the public health stance.
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