Jim Finley Retires as Managing Editor Jay Eshbach Role Ends
Jim Finley retires from his position as managing editor, ending a long tenure with the newsroom. Jay Eshbach takes over editorial duties, while the community reacts with gratitude and plans for continued coverage.
Call for bipartisan action on bailout to protect retirement funds
In the Baytown Sun, a call to Congress urges a permanent bailout solution to avert further crisis, noting 40 50 percent reliance on 401 k plans and the March House vote that erased over 1 trillion dollars in retirement funds. It criticizes partisan stalling and lists contact numbers for Rep Gene Green Ted Poe Ron Paul and Texas Senators Hutchison and Cornyn urging urgent, compromise legislation.
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Dark days, brightens hope after Ike strike in Baytown
A Baytown columnist reflects on life after Hurricane Ike, noting extended outages, reliance on electricity, and communal resilience. He recalls Katrina evacuees, a new grandchild born amid the storm, and lessons on family, renewal, and simpler living without internet or TV.
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Government officials contact list and newspaper staff notice
A compiled contact list for national and local government leaders including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney and Senators Hutchison Cornyn along with Texas Representatives Poe Paul and Green. Publisher Clifton E Clements and staff members Sandy Denson Joshua Hart Gordon Gallatin are named with Baytown Sun contact details and newsroom notes about letters guest columns and photo requirements.
Baytown Sun contact and delivery information
The Baytown Sun provides contact numbers for departments and delivery by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. Readers are urged to call by 9 a.m. if the paper is not received to ensure redelivery.
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First Debate Between McCain and Obama a Close, Neutral Start
William Rusher assesses the first televised debate between John McCain and Barack Obama. Both men were well prepared and evenly matched, with McCain pressing spending cuts and Obama urging Iraq exits and Afghanistan focus. The race remains tight as debates continue, shaping voter perception and democratic discourse.
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