Roses and Raspberries Vasi ethics and local praise in Lorain
An editorial column assigns raspberries to Lorain County Commissioner Mary Jo Vasi for hiring a relative and later firing her. jokes about a reporter’s conflict, lauds Elyria High School softball for a state final bid, and credits Bush for a homeland security reshuffle and for dismissing EPA warming concerns while praising local groups for keeping city pools open amid tight budgets.
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Rehire Manna as basketball coach urged by residents
A Black River district letter urges the school board to reinstate Jim Hanna as head basketball coach. The writer cites decades of service, access blockages by administration, and support from students moving to other districts for open gym. Community members also commend Windsor Northwood music teacher Bruce Schneider and Elyria Schools program.
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Parties wrangling over 2004 convention times
Carl P. Leubsdorf reports on the Democratic and Republican fights over when to hold the 2004 national conventions. The dispute centers on scheduling between the Olympics and Labor Day and the risk of fading impact, with debates on whether conventions still shape outcomes and how timing affects ballot deadlines and Florida’s battle for the state.
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Equal treatment debate after Sept eleventh attacks
Betsy Hart argues terrorism fears do not justify broad civil liberties cuts. She notes five suits against airlines over post 9 11 boarding, warns against profiling Middle Eastern men, and cites past civil liberty limits while praising restraint amid security concerns.
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