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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 2006
Page
4
Jim Finley retires as editor with Doyle Barlow stepping in as sports editor. Clifton E. Clements David Bloom serve on the editorial board with Jane Howard Lee and Keith Magee in senior roles as reporters and assistants.
Baytown officials clash over enforcing a voter approved smoking ban in public places. Council members push for delays and changes while the city manager resists signage mandates and uncertain enforcement. An educational period runs to Jan 1, then tighter rules may apply. Editorial commentary urges clear, unified action.
Bert Marshall of Baytown argues against desecrating the flag, praising its symbolism and the sacrifices of servicemen. He condemns William Gentry's deep fried flag art at Austin Peay State University and urges respect for the national emblem and pledges allegiance.
A roster of officials including President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney with federal contact lines, and Texas representatives Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green with office phone numbers, faxes, and web addresses for email or contact pages.
Baytown Sun contact details list Clifton E Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager David Bloom managing editor Keith Magee assistant managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Angie Pagel advertising director Raymond Jackson production manager with emails and roles for newsroom staff.
The Baytown Sun provides contact numbers for main operations newsroom retail and circulation along with a postal address P O Box 90 Baytown Texas 77522 and a street address 1301 Memorial Drive The newspaper lists a general fax number and a customer service email plus their website www baytownsun com and sunnews baytownsun com for online access
Readers are advised the Baytown Sun should arrive by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and by 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is not delivered on time, call 281 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to request redelivery and ensure prompt service.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words with a non publication address and phone number. Submissions may be edited and publication is not guaranteed. Send to David Bloom at The Baytown Sun or via fax or email.
A Baytown reader addresses ex resident Shari Odom about secondhand smoke and non-smoker rights. The writer cites personal losses to tobacco related illness, advocates smoke free air in public spaces, and suggests bans or helmets for smokers, arguing bars and restaurants can adapt while the public breathes easier. The piece ends with a reminder that anti smoking law is now the law of the land.
A Baytown resident laments a smoking ban as an overreach by government and asserts that vehicle and bar smoking should be left to private owners. He vows to quit bars, smoke on a personal patio, and save money, arguing freedom is eroding and homes may face future controls.
A reader argues that requiring signs on business vehicles is hard to enforce and easy to evade if drivers are off the clock. They cite Councilman Murray and question relying on common sense to validate a ban while recalling historical misapplications of common sense in various contexts.
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