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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 2007
Page
4
Jim Finley retires from his role as managing editor at Jay Community, marking the end of a long editorial era. The outlet notes his leadership, commitment to local reporting, and influence on newsroom standards as colleagues salute his service.
Baytown educators from Delta Kappa Gamma chapters raise over 5000 dollars to provide read aloud gifts for public and private school children. The project, "A Storybook Christmas," buys books titled A Storybook Christmas and invites further donations to Carolyn Francis at 2104 Buchanan Drive, Baytown.
Officials declare the six month hurricane period over marking a calm season with only Humberto causing one death and 30 million in damage U S. lessons from Katrina and Rita linger as planners warn of public apathy and the need to stay prepared for 2008 season begins June 1 in Baytown and Texas hurricane activity in Central America and Mexico was higher with two category five storms noted.
Baytown resident Ray Wilson notes Baton Rouge 1953 bus boycott as the first citywide challenge to segregated seating. After fare hikes angered Black riders, Rev. Jemison tested ordinance 222, leading to a brief boycott, drivers strike, and a negotiated settlement that kept some front whites seats and back blacks seats, influencing later desegregation efforts nationally.
A list of U S government officials with titles and phone numbers including 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 offices with assorted fax and web addresses for contact. The entries provide official channels for correspondence and inquiries.
The Sun lists contact points for Clifton E. Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager Gordon Gallatin advertising director and David Bloom managing editor. It invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words and notes guest columns should include a photo.
Information about submitting letters to the Baytown Sun, including signature requirement, editing rights, and contact details. It also notes delivery times and redelivery calls if the paper is late.
A veteran urges readers to support service members through cards and gifts. He cites Sally Black of Sterling High School, Exxon Mobil workers, church groups, and his own Treats For Troops program, noting personal military ties and the need for future generations of veterans to receive care.
A Thanksgiving trip to Wal Mart ends in a heated scene as a 90s-aged man with a space heater is blocked from cutting in line. Security intervenes with a strict no cuts policy and harsh scolding for other shoppers. The author condemns the others’ cruelty and calls for self-reflection.
A reader responds to a Sunday report on nooses at Exxon Mobil, arguing racial incidents stem from education. The letter urges teaching the true history of Black Americans, including Emmett Till, racial violence, and the need to educate children to prevent jokes about race, calling for education as key to harmony.
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