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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 2007
Page
4
Clifton E. Clements remains editor publisher while Jim Finney and Howard Lee retire from senior editorial roles. Jay Eshbach and M. A. Bengtson are listed among community staff, with reporting duties noted.
In San Antonio at an AARP event, Senator Hillary Clinton argued that raising the retirement age or cutting benefits are not solutions and urged putting everything on the table. She cited Treasury and GAO reports showing Social Security and Medicare looming shortfalls and praised bipartisan commissions as a model for solvency to avoid bankrupting the economy.
The piece accuses Senate Democrats of selective outrage over Rush Limbaugh and a disputed remark about phony soldiers. It cites Reid, Obama, Clinton, and Harkin, contrasting past Democratic critiques with inaction on other controversial statements. It notes Salazar and Durbin amid broader partisan tensions.
A compact listing of federal and state representatives with phone and fax numbers, including President George W Bush Vice President Dick Cheney and Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn, along with Representatives Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green. Provided contact details and website references are included for each official.
The Baytown Sun lists contact emails for Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager Joshua Hart circulation manager and Gordon Gallatin advertising director along with newsroom staff led by David Bloom managing editor. The notice invites letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words plus a photo for guest columns.
The Baytown Sun provides guidelines for letters to the editor and guest columns. Signed submissions require the writer's address and phone number for publication. The paper may edit or reject letters, and readers should ensure delivery by 6 a.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. Sundays, calling by 9 a.m. if late.
In a letter to readers a Baytown resident urges voting for Proposition 5 to fund infrastructure and streetscape upgrades on Texas Avenue. The writer argues revitalization supports commerce, preserves historic architecture, and avoids costly condemnation. They contend funds will primarily benefit area businesses and residents, not owners, and emphasize ongoing tax base benefits through events and anchored patrons.
Community letters rail at spending on Texas Avenue while calling for sidewalks and safer corridors. Voters are urged to pressure council while citing past projects like Garth Street median removal and camera plans. Critics tout traffic cops over pricey synchronization and question after-dark foot traffic.
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