13th District Redistricting Sparks Boundary Battles in Ohio
Lorain County and lawmakers clash as the State Legislature redraws the 13th and 5th congressional districts. If Gov. Voinovich signs the bill, Lorain County centers a sprawling district stretching to Trumbull County while towns like Elyria and Amherst shift to the new map. Critics say the plan hurts Lorain’s influence and economy, urging rejection despite Ohio’s population loss.
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Sherrod Brown
Rush Limbaugh merchandise and catalog satire
A sharp takedown of a Rush Limbaugh official merchandise catalog and its bizarre items including golf balls a Mink Glove and a half brain shirt. The piece mocks mail order culture noting underage orders and spoofing items tied to Limbaugh and his fan base.
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Robert Taft
Barry Goldwater
Pat Buchanan
America
Opinions-ours yours and theirs in our editorials
The Chronicle Telegram explains that editorials present the paper’s views while guest pieces challenge readers to form opinions. It invites readers to respond with letters to the editor, encouraging public discussion and engagement with the paper’s opinion pages.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Cookie sale funds Erie Shores Council Girl Scouts growth
Longtime Girl Scout volunteer notes the 60 year cookie sale supports a council of over 8,000 girls and 1,800 adults across five counties. Lorain County hosts about 5,000 girls, with Elyria troops selling over 84,000 packages locally. Proceeds fund insignia, camps, and service programs while teaching goals, money sense, and teamwork.
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Erie Shores Council
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Elyria
Democracy versus republic critique in liberal stance
A guest editorial labels democracy as dangerous and defends the republic crafted by the founding fathers, citing Madison and War Department language to argue against majority rule. The writer condemns editors and politicians who promote democratic ideals and urges readers to reject such path.
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Indianapolis Star
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James Madison
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Chronicle Telegram invites readers to send letters
The Chronicle Telegram welcomes letters to the editor and may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036 Have a fax machine Fax letters to 329 7272.
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Clinton appeal shatters racial myths in 1992 race
Chicago Tribune columnist notes Bill Clinton attracted large black and Hispanic votes and widened cross racial appeal. Jackson criticizes credit to Clinton but acknowledges his impact on white turnout and the possibility of breaking myths about racial divisions. Clinton’s policies on jobs health care and education are highlighted as unifying factors for blacks and whites.
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