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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 2009
Page
4
Obituary style notice noting Pred Hartman, publisher emeritus, served 1950 to 1974, with Clifton E. Clements editor publisher and other staff roles listed among Clifton Clements, Dave Mathews, Jay Eshbach, Bengtson, Jim Finley, Dave Rogers, Luke Hales as community members and editors.
Reader thanks the newspaper for a Veteran's Day special honoring his father B B Elliott Jr. for over six decades of family subscriptions, praising the presentation and noting the influence of sacrifices on freedoms. He especially credits Kathy Jaeger of classifieds for creating a lasting memory for his family.
A Fox News headline notes Navy SEALs accused of assault during capture of a most wanted terrorist. The post argues SEALs are trained for force, not detention, and questions treating a sworn enemy as a suspect in a criminal case. The writer compares the situation to Rome burning under Nero.
A reader asserts the Ft Hood incident should be described as terrorism or at least a hate crime, arguing that political leaders dodge the term and noting potential bias in portraying a Christian attacker versus Muslim targets.
Baytown resident Ray Wilson reflects on Thanksgiving gratitude to God family and friends. He recalls early life Chicago parenting lessons and thanks Dennis Michael Rayehnsen and Tommie Lee for purpose in life while acknowledging his son Dennis battling cancer and the support of Baytown Houston Louisiana and Continental Airlines communities.
The Baytown Sun outlines how to reach editors and submit letters or guest columns, including word limits of 250 for letters and 500 for guest pieces. It provides contact details, publication schedule, redelivery policy, and notes that submissions reflect writers’ views, not the newspaper's.
The columnist announces a leave of absence or possible retirement from Real Newsman Notebook due to mental exhaustion and creative strain while hoping for future collaboration with the editor and noting no serious physical illness.
Jim Finley, longtime managing editor of The Baytown Sun, bids farewell after a storied career beginning in 1960 with The Brazosport Facts. He reflects on early work, roles in Bay City Victoria Baytown and Channel City, and recalls mentors Wanda Cash and Cliff Clements. He signs off thanking readers, family, and colleagues and hints at occasional future columns.
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