Strickland urged to heed tax support for libraries in Ohio
An opinion piece argues Gov. Strickland should raise taxes to protect libraries and public services. It cites Elyria voters approving a library levy and warns current cuts threaten funding, hours, staff, and branches beginning July 1. It blames gambling opposition and argues voters back essential programs.
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Vic Stewart
Elyria Public Library
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Bill Harris
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Chronicle-Telegram letter guidelines for submissions
The Chronicle-Telegram invites letters to the editor and notes edits for brevity and accuracy. Letters should be 250 words or shorter and may be edited if longer. Include signature full home address and telephone number with submission by mail fax or email.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Chroniclet.com
Almanac Highlights and Birthdays for June 174 2009
Today notes IOC founding in 1894 and key historical events. It lists notable birthdays including Alan Turing and Clarence Thomas, with quotes and facts about Greece at 1896 Olympics and Beijing 2008 records.
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Keep the Bible out of the law books
Letter argues against labeling the U S as a Christian nation and defends freedom of religion and church separation. It notes founders fled persecution and says equality requires separating church from state. It links debates on same sex marriage abortion and stem cell research to religious grounds. It urges Christians to avoid judging others.
Racist accusations and political clash in public discourse
A reader critiques Leonard Pitts Jr. and charges him with bias while defending conservatives from charges of racism. The letter questions claims of widespread racist attitudes in politics and suggests Pitts exaggerates for effect.
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Rush Limbaugh
Sarah Palin
Welfare state crisis signals shift from private to public roles
Robert J. Samuelson argues the U.S. welfare state is weakening under private sector changes and rising public costs. He cites GM bankruptcy as a metaphor for eroding lifelong benefits, rising debt, and shifting from defined benefit to defined contribution plans, urging pruning of nonessential public programs.
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