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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 2007
Page
4
The Baytown Sun urges honoring veterans on Armistice Day and Veterans Day. It reflects on the 89th Armistice Day anniversary, the shift to the second Monday in November, and the enduring calls to thank and remember all who served, especially those who sacrificed.
World War II veteran Lindsey Zeb Wilcox details his survival of the USS Indianapolis sinking by Japanese torpedoes in 1945 and his subsequent life in Baytown Texas. He recalls childhood in DeQuincy Louisiana, early work with Missouri Pacific in Baytown, and prewar Texas duties as a porters and yard clerk. The interview opens a three part series on his wartime memories and local roots.
A list of federal and congressional contact details for officials including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn and Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green. Phone fax and web addresses are included for each official or office.
The Baytown Sun provides contact details for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager Gordon Gallatin advertising director and David Bloom managing editor. The Newsroom invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a photo required.
The Baytown Sun provides submission rules for letters and guest columns with required author sign and return address. It notes delivery times, redelivery procedures, and contact numbers for newsroom and circulation to ensure timely delivery.
The letter argues for truth and cautions against believing all online content. It cites Snopes to verify a pictured moment with Obama, Bill Richardson, and Hillary Clinton, noting uncertainty about when the pledge was spoken and denying Obama ever refusing it. It adds a jab about Bill Gates not sending money for forwarding emails.
A Crockett Park homeowner voices frustration with HOA enforcement on deed restrictions. She notes sheds of varying materials, cars parked on streets, and irregular landscaping while dues continue with little action. Residents warn to beware of promises without results.
An outspoken voice warns against Chinese made toys amid a widespread recall for lead based paint and a risk described as a health issue. The speaker accuses toy companies of prioritizing profit over safety and urges avoiding Chinese products despite higher costs.
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