End to term limits in Ohio may be put to vote
An Ohio Democrat argues to restore the 1992 constitutional limits that capped representatives at eight years and senators at eight. with many lawmakers near term expiry, supporters say voters should decide again. Opponents warn the change could erode experience in the General Assembly.
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Chronicle-Telegram Editorial Page Invitation
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Mall policy forces store closings in bad weather
Letter voices outrage at Midway Mall emergency closing policy limiting closures to anchor stores Penney’s Sears Dillards Kaufmanns under threat of fines. Writer recounts dangerous winter drive to fetch daughter and notes teens patronizing arcades rather than stores. calls for broader closures for nonessential shops.
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Dillards
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Editor's note on danger and accountability in weather travel
A letter criticizes Midway Mail management for urging travel during severe weather while urging customers to stay home. It condemns the real killer of a murder and questions police and prosecutors for inaction, urging arrests and accountability without prison sentences for the business stance.
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Judge Denies Early Release Motion for Brett Scott
A judge refused an early prison release for Brett Scott while considering a similar request for Sherri Yost. The remark questions why harsher crimes exist beyond a dirty unfit house and gambling. The piece mentions Ryan Scott and siblings, focusing on custody and housing concerns.
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The Chronicle-Telegram invites letters to the editor with editing for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number. Mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036 Fax 329-7262 or email ECT ohio net.
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Guess who's coming to breakfast Arafat
Cal Thomas reviews the 1993 National Prayer Breakfast and the planned presence of Yasser Arafat. He notes conservative protests and questions Arafat s past actions including the release of terrorists, ties to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, and alleged anti Christian pressure in Palestinian areas. He remains skeptical about Arafat s readiness to change.
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Sara Duker
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Mixing religion and politics bad for women
A national Center for Gender Equality poll shows 46 percent of women support religious values guiding politicians, up from 32 percent six years earlier. The piece argues this endangers women’s legal equality and cites cases and biblical verses, warning against embedding faith-based limits into law. te Erbe hosts PBS To the Contrary.
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