Civic discourse back to normal on national birthday
Editorial notes July 4th returns to normal civic life after Sept 11 and anthrax fears. It cites United Airlines Flight 93 and American Airlines Flight 77 incidents, recalls local ties to Elyria and Oberlin, and emphasizes robust debate, party disagreements, and public resilience as the nation marks its 296th birthday.
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Elyria
Pentagon
Lorain
North Ridgeville
Ohio
A revised and updated Pledge of Allegiance
A letter by Donna Martin from Amherst argues the United States was founded as one nation under God. It cites Washington Adams and references values of faith, morality, and liberty, urging “one nation under God” and inviting offended readers to leave.
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United States of America
George Washington
John Adams
Valley Forge
Gettysburg
Washington, D.C
Donna Martin Amherst
Letters to the Editor on God, pledges and pharma money
A reader decries court action against the phrase under God in the Pledge of Allegiance and urges action by government. The letter attacks media and schools as influenced by moral and religious forces and accuses pharma money of buying GOP support, noting a drug company donation of at least $100,000 to an event expected to net $30 million for the party.
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Christ God
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
GOP
Republican Party
Laura Schneider
Jim Morrell
Sherrod Brown
Morrell
U.S
Rob Portman
Ohio
Washington Post
Bush
House Gop
Chronicle-Telegram
Dan Harkins
God
Harkins
Crooked executives should do time for their crimes
June coverage accuses corporate leaders of major fraud and political influence peddling. WorldCom is cited for hiding 3.9 billion in expenses to boost profits, harming shareholders and workers. Calls grow for accountability of lawbreaking executives and reform.
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WorldCom
Pledge sparks thoughtful church response from Oberlin pastor
The Rev. O French Ball of First United Methodist Church Oberlin writes that faith remains unaffected by the California appeals court ruling on the Pledge of Allegiance. He urges careful consideration of pledge wording while emphasizing liberty and justice for all and disputing focus on minor changes.
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O. French Bail
First United Methodist Church
Oberlin
Nation grieves and questions after 9 11 anniversary
A reflection on post 9 11 fears regarding security, government competence, and national mood. The piece notes distrust in intelligence and institutions, signs of change in federal anti terror efforts, and mixed polling on confidence in Congress and the presidency. It cites voices like Hart and Neil S Newhouse on worries about economy and security.
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