Capitol Hill shooting underscores security and loss
The Washington Post reports an armed man breached Capitol Hill security Friday, police exchanged gunfire, injuring and killing officers. Two Capitol officers, Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson, died, highlighting the dangers law enforcement faces amid a gun-rich society and the need to balance openness with protection.
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An Awry Promoter’s View On Abortion Debate
The text criticizes abortion promotion by a news figure and quotes a Catholic hospital’s patient travel for care. It contrasts hospital aims with abortion, and mentions individuals Omar and Cal as notable opinions. It references a June 19 Chronicle Telegram article.
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Peter Jennings
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Readers defend Cal Ripken Jr. against a harsh editorial
A reader fires back at a sportswriter, praising Cal Ripken Jr. as a longtime, dedicated player despite Ripken’s move to third base and aging. The letter defends loyalty, effort, and Ripken’s lasting legacy while challenging critics who chase money or fame.
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Indians
Ripken
Omar Vizquel
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Chronicle-Telegram
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 Box 4010 Elyria 44036 Ohio Fax 329-7282 or send by email ECT ohio.net
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Feds push private lenders as they curb loan consolidation
Morton Kondracke reports the Clinton administration's move to cut the government rate for loan consolidations to 7.46 percent, provoking cries of a stealth takeover by private lenders like Sallie Mae. Banks warn the shift could flood refinancings and destabilize the private market, while officials defend it as helping borrowers.
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al Lord
SallieMae
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House-Senate
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Homosexuality and conversion debates clash with politics
Arence Page discusses how sexuality is not solely innate or a simple choice. He cites ads by Christian conservatives promoting conversion, notes mixed scientific opinions on roots of orientation, and critiques Reggie White and other statements while urging policy based on behavior.
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Center For Reclaiming America
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Exodus
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Michael Schroeder
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