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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 2006
Page
4
The editor and publisher Clifton E. Clements is listed with David Bloom as managing editor. Jim Finley is noted as retired managing editor, Doyle Barlow serves as sports editor, Jane Howard Lee is retired, with Keith Magee as assistant managing editor.
A brisk op ed-style piece critiques both major parties in a polarized election year. It ties midterm dynamics to gas prices and market optimism, questions border control measures, discusses Guantanamo rights, accuses Democrats of a slime campaign targeting Mark Foley, and contrasts views on health insurance for children with immigration policy and the Secure Fence Act of 2006. The author cites Will Rogers on money buying legislators.
A call to vote to honor service members and those who fight for liberty. It asserts that U S forces enabled 20 million Iraqis and Afghans to vote for the first time, warns against staying home, and urges citizens to vote to honor those who have sacrificed for liberty. It contrasts freedom with fascist threats and stresses duty over petty disputes.
A supporter argues that Ron Paul embodies integrity and constituents’ interests over party lines and lobbyists. The piece praises his approach of keeping funds local, highlighting that Texas’s 14th District leads in taxpayer money brought home and urging a vote for Paul as a reformist catalyst in Washington.
The editorial board urges support for Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison for U S Senate, citing her long Texas service and leadership on national security, space policy, and transportation funding. It contrasts her with Radnofsky and Jameson, urging readers to vote Hutchison and noting her 63 years old and senior Texas role.
A compact roster of federal and district officials with names including George W Bush Dick Cheney Kay Bailey Hutchison John Cornyn Ted Poe Ron Paul and Gene Green. It provides phone numbers and some fax or web contacts for federal offices and Texas districts.
Baytown Sun staff contacts include Clifton Clements as Publisher, Sandy Denson as Business Manager, David Bloom as Managing Editor, Keith Magee Asst. Managing Editor, Doyle Barlow as Sports Editor, Angie Pagel Advertising Director, and Raymond Jackson Production Manager with email formats provided for each role.
The Baytown Sun provides contact numbers for Main Newsroom Retail Classified Circulation and a general mailing address at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas 77622 plus a P O Box 90 contact and a fax line for newsroom and general inquiries. The paper lists a general email sunnews baytownsun com and a website at www baytownsun com for readers.
Notices readers to expect Baytown Sun by 6 a.m. Monday to Saturday and by 8 a.m. Sunday. If the paper is late, call 281 425 8048 by 10 a.m. to arrange redelivery.
The Baytown Sun invites signed letters up to 300 words and guest columns up to 500 words. Include an address and phone number not for publication. Submissions may be edited or rejected. Send to David Bloom at The Baytown Sun P O Box 90 Baytown 77522 or fax 281 427 1880 or email sun news baytownsun com.
Roger Hiebert writes to celebrate his father Abe Hiebert turning 85 on October 26, recalling a life of faith, work, and family. He praises Abe’s integrity at Merichem, fatherly mentorship, support of Gers Ganders and community roles with Wooster Baptist and San Jacinto Association Mission Service Corp.
Baytown debates a skate park as the Youth Advisory Commission urges Council to empower teen voices. The commission, formed to advise youths, notes past hesitation over county commitments and seeks action to provide safe youth activities in the city.
A fundraiser held on Oct. 19 at Ryan's with Amegy Bank Frascone Winery and generous silent auction donors raised support for New Horizon Family Center and The Promise Center. Gratitude extended to friends and family and plans for next year shared.
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