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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 2006
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements former editor publisher and Jim Finley retire from their leadership roles at the News. The editorial board lists David Bloom as managing editor and Jane Howard Lee as retired reporter, with Doyle Barlow as sports editor and Keith Magee as assistant managing editor.
The Sun outlines endorsements for major races with incumbents marked by I and a note to voters to participate on election day. The text previews which candidates and measures are supported, emphasizing the importance of casting ballots in the upcoming Tuesday vote.
The Baytown editorial board urges voters to reject the proposed smoking ban arguing it is poorly written and could trigger legal issues. It calls for reworking the ordinance and reintroducing it to voters later. The piece also endorses several Texas and local candidates in U S elections and state offices.
Baytown officials push a special election on a proposed ordinance banning smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces and within 15 feet of entrances, plus outdoor arena seating areas. The measure requires voter input for or against enforcement and scope.
Baytown residents argue the city already has a strong smoking ordinance with required signage at entryways and strict non smoking room and ventilation rules. They point to Health Director Mike Lester and Dr. Ehlers contrasting Prop 1 with El Paso’s ordinance, while noting vehicle and home exemptions and public polling costs referenced in local coverage.
A list of named federal and state officials with phone and fax numbers. Includes President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator John Cornyn Representative Ted Poe Representative Ron Paul Representative Gene Green and their contact details and official websites.
The Baytown Sun lists Clifton E Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager and newsroom staff including David Bloom managing editor Keith Magee assistant editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Angie Pagel advertising director and Raymond Jackson production manager.
The Baytown Sun delivers by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and by 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is late, call 281 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery. Contact numbers for Newsroom Retail Classified and more are listed, with a postal address in Baytown Texas 77522.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include a non publication address and phone number. Submissions may be edited. The paper may refuse publication. Send to David Bloom at P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522 or via fax or email.
In a letter to the editor S. Jeffrey Ackerman argues against opponents of a smoking ban in public spaces. He says fears about government overreach are unfounded and asserts the ban protects community health, noting enlisted service members fight for freedoms including clean air. He urges voting to eliminate secondhand smoke from public places and workplaces.
The author urges reading the proposed no smoking ordinance before voting. They summarize prohibitions in employment settings including vehicles, required 10 by 14 signs, and enforcement fines from 100 to 500. They stress constitutional rights and potential nuisance actions.
A resident writes about the upcoming Baytown smoking ban and its health impact, referencing a prior letter linking smoking to genetic disease, specifically Cystic Fibrosis, and urging consideration of public health effects.
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