Tougher law to curb vote selling in politics
Supreme Court narrows extortion standard in a West Virginia case, limiting when corrupt payments count as extortion. Critics warn it weakens enforcement against subtle vote buying and signal-based corruption in state legislatures. Call for tougher Hobbes Act to close loopholes and cover implied deals between donors and lawmakers.
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Paul Carpenter
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Nursery rhymes fade as cartoons become kids’ main tales
Education professor Bette Goldstone surveyed 150 preschoolers in suburban Philadelphia and found more than a third had never heard Jack Be Nimble Hey Diddle Diddle or Little Miss Muffet. She says nursery rhymes aid language and reading but children know fairy tales through cartoons and Disney.
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Major British leader with American flair rises to power
Washington profile of John Major portrays a working class ascent from London tenements to British prime ministership. It notes his clash with economic policy, ties to President Bush, and a path marked by controversy, inflation battles, and a possible June election. Also mentions Gaddafi in West Africa and U.S. options on Gulf era lessons.
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Great Britain
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London
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Britain
Labor
Thatcher
Libya
Muammar Gaddafi
Ronald Reagan
Middle East
West Africa
Charles Taylor
Liberia
Kuwait
Gaddafi
Taylor
U.S
Reforming property tax to tax land value over buildings
A public policy proposal argues taxing land value rather than buildings to spur development and reduce home taxes. Citing Henry George and METRO site values, the column highlights Pennsylvania cities like Pittsburgh, Scranton, and Aliquippa, noting construction changes and debates over zoning, with a Town Meeting call to decide if land value should bear a higher tax share.
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METRO
Walter Rybeck
Center For Public Dialogue
Congress
Pittsburgh
Gateway
Center For the Study of Economics
Scranton
Harrisburg
Aliquippa
Ambridge
Letter defending a local 18 year old pageant contestant
Sean Lowstetter writes in Elyria defending a young woman who faced severe public backlash after a recent incident. He argues she was well mannered, active in school, and Apple Queen hopeful, and pleads against harsh criticism from Kelly Adkins. He cautions that her family deserves support rather than crucifixion.
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Ms. Adkins
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Elyria
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Chronicle-Telegram invites letters to the editor
The Chronicle-Telegram welcomes letters to the editor. Please include your signature, full address and telephone number. Mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 329-7187.
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Elyria Corner Rates a Look Dear Ed
A longtime Elyria resident recalls choosing Elyria over earlier postings, watching the city evolve from West Avenue and Broad to a corner transformed by Savoy Bilancini Flanagan and Kenneally. He praises local development, the hospital, community college, street renovations, and the Wilmot Printing legacy. He expresses pride in Elyria and thanks the lawyers guiding the corner project.
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Savoy, Bilancini, Flanagan and Kenneally
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