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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2006
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements named editor and publisher. Jim Finley retires as managing editor. Doyle Barlow steps from editor to retirement. Editorial board includes David Bloom Jane Howard Lee Keith Magee and former staffers.
The piece argues Social Security is a Bush administration priority but faces repeated Congress resistance, with projected bankruptcy around 2040 and annual $600 billion costs if unfixed. It urges drastic long term reform, noting the program was meant to supplement savings not be a sole retirement source. It calls for political will to confront the issue in 2007.
The Glasgow Daily Times notes a rash of school shootings in AI country and urges multi level actions. It highlights home safety with firearms and stricter state gun laws, citing Pennsylvania and Colorado low concealed carry restrictions and a 2005 state report card.
Roll Call notes internal GOP doubts on holding the House while Democrats push talks of up to 60 seats in play. It cites Karl Rove's optimism vs cautious GOP aides, predicts House losses from 20 to 30 plus seats, and highlights national mood with a 24 percent congressional approval and a 37 percent Bush rating. Polls show Democrats leading in generic ballots and swing districts seen as pivotal.
Federal officials and Texas representatives listed with phone numbers and websites. Names include George W Bush Dick Cheney Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul Gene Green with district details and contact lines.
Bay Town Sun lists Clifton Clements publisher Sandy Denson business manager David Bloom managing editor Keith Magee assistant managing editor Doyle Barlow sports editor Angie Pagel advertising director and Raymond Jackson production manager with contact details for newsroom and production staff.
The Baytown Sun office listings include address 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77522 and P O Box 90 Mailing address. Main phone number is 281 422 8302 Newsroom 281 425 8016 Retail 281 425 8036 Classified 281 425 8008 Circulation 281 425 8048 Fax 281 427 1880 Email sunnews baytownsun com and web site www baytownsun com relief.
Missed delivery instructions for Baytown Sun readers. If the newspaper does not arrive by 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday or 8 a.m. Sunday, call (281) 425-8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
The Sun invites unsigned or signed letters and guest columns up to 300 or 500 words respectively. Submissions must be original addressed to The Baytown Sun with writer contact details not for publication. Editing, rejection rights, and publication rights are reserved by the newspaper.
A Romance Writers of America member rebuts Democratic State Comptroller candidate Fred Head who labeled Susan Combs a hypocrite for writing a romance novel. The letter argues romance differs from pornography, cites the genre’s economic impact, and notes RWA's Texas ties, urging readers to vote.
Patricia Mankin criticizes the Sun's generous space for Calvin Cormier's columns. The letter laments perceived bias against Bush supporters and questions Cormier's understanding, reflecting local debate on editorial choices.
A reader demands the Baytown Sun apologize for a Sunday piece labeled Guest Commentary that chastises young football players. The letter questions editorial checks, relevance to journalism, and ties to a former Sun employee, arguing for accountability and safeguards.
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