Editorial: Elyria police chief deserves more pay
The Elyria city chief of police, Michael Medders, 49, seeks higher pay amid long hours and high stress after 25 years in service. He asks for a base raise about 20 percent higher than captains, arguing current pay under reflects responsibilities. Officials caution timing, noting upcoming revenue losses, but support a raise when finances allow.
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Letters to the Editor on front-page photo debate
A reader condemns the Chronicle-Telegram for a front-page photo of a fatal wreck and urges obituary placement instead. He alleges sensationalism for profit, cites a recent death, and questions coverage ethics and local planning.
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In the Wake of the Plague A modern view on catastrophe
Han Wattenberg reviews Norman F Cantor's book In the Wake of the Plague The Black Death and the World it Made The 14th century pandemic killed vast portions of Europe spurred science yet delayed dissection and modern medicine Cantor argues the plague accelerated the rise of science while reminding readers that new threats persist today.
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Uninspiring times: memory of the sixties and culture
Bonnie Erbe reflects on how the 1960s era of turbulence, protest, and cultural upheaval contrasts with today. She recalls Beatle era influence, civil rights gains, and era icons, then criticizes current leadership and trends as bland. The piece laments loss of magic and calls for renewal through social change.
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