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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 2006
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements serves as Editor and Publisher with David Bloor as 2. Managing Editor. Jim Finley and Jane Howard Lee are retired Managing Editors. Doyle Barlow and Keith Magee are assigned as Reporter and Sports Editor, with Jim Finley additional duties as Asst. Managing Editor.
The Baytown vote 57 percent to 43 percent supports a tougher city smoking ordinance, the strictest in Harris County. The measure, drafted by the Smoke Free Baytown Coalition, faces enforcement questions about vehicle workplace signs, while opponents argue signs are required. City Council canvasses on Nov 20 and aims for Dec 1 enactment. The Sun editorial urges unity for public health and Baytown’s future.
Democrats gain five or six seats in the 150 member Texas House, possibly unseating Speaker Tom Craddick. The election reshapes power with party gains in key districts, potential bipartisan coalitions, and implications for education policy. In Congress, Lampson wins District 22, Bonilla faces a runoff in District 23, and Edwards defends District 17. Governor Perry nears longest tenure, aiming to surpass Allan Shivers in 2009.
The list provides names and positions including George W Bush President Dick Cheney Vice President Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator Ted Poe Dist 2 Rep Ron Paul Dist 14 Rep Gene Green Dist 29 Rep with associated phone and fax numbers and website URLs for contact purposes.
Publisher Clifton E Clements and Sandy Denson lead the Baytown Sun staff with David Bloom as Managing Editor and Keith Magee as Assistant Editor. Doyle Barlow covers sports and Angie Pagel directs advertising while Raymond Jackson manages production.
The Baytown Sun reminds readers to expect delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. If not received on time, call 281 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include writer signature an address and phone not for publication. Submissions may be edited and may be refused. Send to David Bloom Baytown Sun PO Box 90 Baytown 77522 fax 281 427 1880 or email sunnews baytownsun com.
The Baytown Sun contact lines list main newsroom retail and classified phone numbers for Baytown Texas. The publication provides circulation and fax lines along with a general email and web address for reader access.
A Baytown reader laments low turnout for the smoking ban vote, noting a population over 60,000 and arguing the issue touched civil rights. The writer urges citizens to stay vigilant and engaged to preserve American values.
The speaker says life continues despite heated rhetoric on the issue, urging Baytown residents to move forward, focus on living, and find meaning beyond tobacco debates as normal life resumes.
A reader questions air quality policy and cigarette taxes, laments potential government overreach, and recounts a voting booth experience. They urge citizens to consider legal costs and accuse poll staffing of bias while admitting their own voting choice.
Reader voices concern about reporting violations under the new ban. Questions arise about who to contact for smoking in vehicles, potential dangers in stopping drivers, and how fines and jury trials might play out. The letter expresses hopes for clear enforcement guidelines and resident participation.
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