Julie Wallace Assistant Managing Editor
Julie Wallace is named assistant managing editor in The Chronicle announcement. Details note her career move and responsibilities within the newsroom. The brief identifies Wallace’s leadership role and continued involvement with Chronicle coverage.
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Julie Wallace
Bush immigration plan shifts toward Z visa and guest workers
The president proposes border security and stricter employer penalties but backs away from earned citizenship. A renewable Z visa would let illegals stay temporarily for a 3500 fee every three years, while eventual citizenship requires leaving and reentry with a 10000 fine. The plan narrows visa flow and limits family reunification, drawing criticism as a path to a permanent underclass.
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Jeff Flake
R-Ariz
Luis Gutierrez
Dtl
Senate
Congress
White House
Rio Grande
Tom Tancredo
R-Colp
Capitol Hill
Replace one good reader with another in Elyria council race
A local reader from Elyria describes school funding in Ohio and urges voters to elect Grant Tracey to Council at large. The letter notes state per pupil funding, tax limits under House Bill 920, property tax mills, and Elyria High School expansion funded by Issue 7. It praises Jack Baird’s service and endorses Tracey as his successor.
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Elyria
Elyria High
Elyria High School
Grant Tracey
Grant
Jack Baird
Jack
Grant Tracey for Council at Large Urged by Elyria Letter
Elyria resident Larry Tanner endorses Grant Tracey for council at large in May. The letter defends civility in political debate and criticizes extreme rhetoric surrounding the War on Terror and impeachment. It contrasts measured discourse with incendiary remarks and calls for responsible public dialogue.
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Raymond Blair
Bush
Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Blair
Time for a change at the top in Elyria
A local editorial urges voters to replace Mayor Bill Grace after seven years of decline with Holly Brinda for mayor. It cites crumbling roads rising taxes and fees a failing school levy and reduced police and fire service as reasons to vote for change.
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Bill Grace
Grace
Holly Brinda
Linda Slone
Elyria
Grace Keeps Elyria Mayoral Campaign Favorable Position
In Elyria mayoral race the incumbent Bill Grace remains in the race. Supporters tout his vision enthusiasm and dedication to city betterment while noting Holly Brinda cannot match his experience and administrative abilities. Grace has had impressive accomplishments and should continue.
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Bill Grace
Holly Brinda
Mr. Grace
Elyria
Oberlin voters urged to vote no on LEAP levy
Readers urge Oberlin residents to reject the LEAP levy citing high taxes, questioning the need, and recommending a pilot program with pilot funding and alternative sources. They argue for accountability, responsible spending, and consideration of non tax funded options before any school tax increase.
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Oberlin
LEAP
Chronicle Telegram Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Chronicle Telegram outlines submission rules for letters to the editor, noting a 250 word limit, potential edits for brevity and accuracy, and that letters require a signature full home address and telephone number. Submissions may be mailed faxed or emailed to the Editorial Page Editor.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Tax forms as cruel and unusual punishment in tax filing
Harvey Gittler notes the labyrinthine steps of completing the 1040 and schedules, aided by TurboTax and a tax lawyer, Terry “Pete” Shilling. He jokes about the endless lines and numbers, the risk of errors, and wonders if the Constitution bans such forms. He hints at suing but stays loyal to the country.
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Sam
Elyria
Terry
Pete
United States
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