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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 2007
Page
5
A roster shows COOPER HUDNUTT as Publisher and Andrew R. Young as Editor with staff members Dave Perczek as Editorial Page Editor Patti Ewald as Managing Editor and Julie Wallace as Assistant Managing Editor.
Edward C. Coaxum Jr. resigns under pressure from Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. Brunner seeks four new members to restore trust after botched primaries and mishandled recounts. She aims for two Democrats and two Republicans, with ouster hearings for the remaining members. A May primary and the next presidential year loom.
Star Tribune reports Senator Kent Conrad, now Budget Committee chair, unveils a pay-go budget plan aiming to restore fiscal discipline. The proposal reimposes rules preventing new tax cuts or entitlements without offsets, potentially widening room for farm and children’s health programs if offsets are found. It signals a test of Democratic resolve after deficits.
A reader reflects on a 0.25 percent sales tax increase, arguing it funds public safety and predator alerts while noting Lorain County’s dire finances and low tax share. The letter defends public input absence and critiques Washington policies driving job and tax-dollar losses.
The writer condemns Gen. Peter Pace for calling homosexuality immoral and argues that LGBT service members face reprimand and closet pressures while straight recruits with troubled backgrounds enter the ranks. They claim redeployments and manpower gaps intensify moral double standards, highlighting ongoing homophobia in leadership.
A reader critiques politicized sports promotions and argues for merit over race or gender in coaching and playing roles, suggesting a hypothetical Inaugural Women's Rights game as a satire of equal rights messaging. The letter laments partisan debates intruding into athletics.
The speaker argues for separating skills from roles, saying good politicians should be politicians and good coaches or players should stay in their lanes. He laments actors acting as politicians and pledges to withdraw support if the trend continues.
A supporter writes on behalf of Mayor Grace arguing for another term, praising seven years of financial integrity and grants that surpassed prior administrations. The letter highlights Route 57 restoration, Chestnut Commons, water towers, paving, a new City Hall, and park system as accomplishments, while stressing taxpayer respect and personal loyalty to the mayor.
Ken Sedlak of LaGrange Township condemns Harvey Gittler’s column for liberal bias. He argues Gittler confuses options with intentions, contrasts U S. and China, and defends Clinton-era prosecutions while blaming the president for New Orleans after Katrina.
Lola Robertson of Elyria urges citizens to vote yes on a new Elyria High School in May. The letter frames the decision as a crossroads for Lorain County and Ohio, appealing for state cash help and local unity to build a modern school for children.
Elyria resident Sara Kaminski urges locals to back a new high school with modern facilities. The message notes leaky ceilings and temperature issues, cites state funding, and argues a vote for the proposal supports children and future safety.
The Chronicle Telegram outlines that letters to the editor should be 250 words or shorter and may be edited for brevity. Submit with signature, full home address and phone number by mail, fax, or email to the Editorial Page Editor at chroniclet com.
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