Almanac Highlights and Birthdays for February
Today marks the 61st day of 2012 and the 71st day of winter. Key items include the 1781 adoption of the Articles of Confederation, JFK's Peace Corps creation in 1961, and the 2005 Supreme Court ruling on juvenile executions. Notable birthdays listed include Glenn Miller, Ralph Ellison, Yitzhak Rabin, Harry Belafonte, Roger Daltrey, Ron Howard, George Eads, Javier Bardem, Justin Bieber, and more. Mantle's retirement noted in 1969. Moon phase noted between Feb 29 and Mar 8.
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Continental Congress
John F. Kennedy
Peace Corps
U.S. Supreme Court
Glenn Miller
Ralph Ellison
Yitzhak Rabin
Israel
Harry Belafonte
Roger Daltrey
Ron Howard
George Eads
Javier Bardem
Justin Bieber
New York
Mickey Mantle
Santorum Snobbery Under Fire in College Debate
Kathleen Parker critiques Rick Santorum for mocking higher education while praising blue collar workers. She argues his remarks distort Obama s stance on college and reflect elitist attitudes. Parker notes college benefits and college education as a path for opportunity, not indoctrination.
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Washington
Mitt Romney
Rick Santorum
Google
Pennsylvania
Obama
America
Santorum
United States
Harvard Law School
Barack Obama
GOP
Penn State University
Piffle
Lorain Readers Endorse Berta for Domestic Relations Judge
A trio of letters praise Judge David Berta highlighting his 2007 start in Lorain County Domestic Relations Court, a juvenile mental health court, and a $2.1 million yearly budget reduction. Endorsements arrive from local unions and bar groups alongside support for challenger Frank Janik’s community service.
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David Berta
Lorain County
Berta
Lorain County Bar Association
Young Democrats
Fraternal Order of Police No. 3
Afl-Cio
Democratic Party
Frank Janik
Janik
Amherst Library
Lorain County Community College
Oberlin
Bambi
Bill Dillon
Lorain
Swenski and Miraldi Face Lorain County Judge Contests
Local voters hear endorsements urging Lisa Swenski for Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and John Miraldi for judge. Swenski highlighted nine qualities including temperament integrity and experience while backers cite Miraldi’s 25 years defending workers and families and endorsements from labor groups and the Lorain County Bar Association.
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Lisa Swenski
Lorain County
Court of Common Pleas
Domestic Relations
Sherwin P
Sandra L. Goldberg
Lorain
John Miraldi
Common Pleas
Miraldi
UAW
Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees
Steelworkers Local 1104
Tax fairness for JVS funding voiced by Elyria resident
Michael A Guidry of Elyria argues against funding the Lorain County Joint Vocational School through home property taxes. He says vocational programs deserve tuition-based support and that property tax increases since 2004 have outpaced wage growth.
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Lorain County
Elyria
Michael A. Guidry
Chronicle-Telegram Letters to the Editor Guidelines
The Chronicle-Telegram invites letters of 250 words or fewer and notes they may be edited for brevity and accuracy. Letters should include signature full address and phone number for verification. Deadlines for primary election related letters have passed.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Chronicles.com
Chardon Steeped in Hope After Tragedy
Connie Schultz reflects on Chardon Ohio after the school shooting that killed three students and wounded others. She recalls the town’s friendly character, communal healing efforts, and the urge to protect innocence while managing fear. The piece notes parental guidance, open dialogue, and the town’s resilient traditions.
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Chardon
America
Chardon High School
T.J. Lane
Cleveland
the Plain Dealer
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Ohio
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Goodwin
Tr. Lane
Parade Magazine
Sherrod Brown
U.S. Senate
Con Schultz
Yahoo
Aim
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