Hudnutt Era Leaders Shape Local Paper Years
Arthur D. Hudnutt served as publisher from 1970 to 1991 with A Cooper Hudnutt and Andrew R. Young in senior roles. Dave Perozek was editorial page editor and Patti Ewald Pa Bote en Julie Wallace held key editorial positions assisting management.
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A. Cooper Hudnutt
Andrew R. Young
Supreme Court limits pay discrimination claims Ledbetter v Goodyear
The Supreme Court in Ledbetter v Goodyear ruled that disparate pay claims must be filed within 180 days of the first discriminatory act. Lilly Ledbetter learned years later her pay lagged behind male peers, prompting debate over statutory language and the statute of limitations. Justice Alito authored the majority opinion while Justice Ginsburg dissented, warning of narrow readings fueling ongoing pay inequities. The decision implications extend to race, religion, and other protected classes, raising concerns about future enforcement.
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Justice Alito
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Lilly Ledbetter
Ledbetter
Goodyear
Gadsden
Ala
Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
High Court
Bush
Alito
Sandra Day O’connor
Justice O’connor
Lorain County tax hike debate and public safety claims
A reader questions the Lorain County commissioners push for a 0.25 percent sales tax arguing they have $11.5 million available after state losses and prior carryovers. The letter urges budgeting for three to five years ahead and voter approval rather than a quick tax hike. It cites past cuts to the Sheriff’s Department and questions safety priorities.
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Lorain County
Sheriff's Department
Pirate Mania at Elyria Library Brightens May Day
The Elyria Public Library hosted Pirate Mania on May 19 with crafts movies boat safety planetarium pirate language and treats for all ages. Attendees praised the event and library services that day.
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Elyria Public Library
France lessons for Hillary as women vote shifts
The piece argues that female voters in France rejected Segolene Royal despite gender, suggesting Hillary Clinton cannot rely on a universal women vote in 2008. It notes Royal’s focus on gender over issues, Hillary’s mixed appeal among women, and the need to address Iraq and substantive policy while avoiding condescension.
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Bronwyn Lance Chester
Des Moines
Hillary Clinton
Paris
Segolene Royal
Royal
France
Nicolas IV
Hillary
America
Freedom Fry
Palais de l’Elysee
Voila
Wellesley
Clinton
Lars
Focus
Washington Post
Barack Obama
Bill Richardson
Hill
Bill
White House
Iraq
Tradition or custom drives women to change names on marriage
In a column by Harvey Gittler, the piece explores why brides historically take or retain their family names, notes religious views that none require name changes, cites Lucy Stone as an early example, and ends with a personal stance favoring keeping birth names.
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Mary Smith-Jones
Robert Smith-Jones
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Bill Padavick
Sacred Heart Church
Oberlin
Brian Wilbert
Oberlin Episcopal Church of Christ
Glenn Laafmann
Temple B'nai Abraham
Elyria
Lauren Werber
Brian Kelley
Rabbi Kelley
Jeff Ahlgrim
Church of the Open Door
Ahlgrim
Watkin
Adele
Naomi
Tevye
United States
Lucy Stone
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Wist
Harold Wilson Elyria
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Oberlin College
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Maine
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