Britain weighs handgun ban after Dunblane massacre
The St Louis Post-Dispatch reports Britain’s Parliament debates banning ownership of most handguns after the Dunblane school killings. The plan would bar handguns larger than .22 caliber, with limited exceptions for competition and sport. Critics say it’s a weak compromise and the government must act to deter gun crime.
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Britain
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Editorial page invites reader opinions via letters to editor
The Chronicle-Telegram presents opinions across editorial pages including guest editorials and cartoons. It encourages readers to form their own views and share thoughts through letter to the editor.
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Chronicle-Telegram
AIDS Memorial Quilt Volunteers at Oberlin College
A volunteer coordinator recalls coordinating New Life-Choices in Lifecare efforts for the AIDS Memorial Quilt display at Oberlin College December 7 to 9. The role involved recruiting nearly 500 volunteers as monitors greeters and counters, training, first aid and emotional support. The author spoke with bereaved family members to learn of their grief and the desire to design quilt panels.
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New Life
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AIDS Quilt reminds us all of shared care and action
A reader argues the AIDS Memorial Quilt symbolizes not just memory but communal action. It unites caregivers and survivors, urging mobilization of resources to cure HIV/AIDS and to ensure access to life sustaining care for all.
Polite driver wears bulletproof gesture
A Chronile Telegram report notes rising vehicle confrontations among motorists. Shootings beatings and related accidents are occurring daily, prompting questions about drivers’ safety and the causes behind the tense road atmosphere.
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Chronicle- ‘Telegram
Letters to the editor submission rules
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and notes they may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number. Mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036. Fax to 3297272 or email macronelfreenel.lorain.oberlin.edu.
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Lorain
Oberlin
Edu
Checklist for Clinton appointees and to-do list
Satirical column outlines a mock prep list for White House aides in a Clinton era context. It parodies recruitment dossiers with absurd items such as uniform dress codes, decks of cards for the president, exotic garments, a large cash retainer, a personal criminal lawyer, and a patsy. It ends with a resignation letter template and credits Dale McPoatters of Scripps Howard News Service.
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Uonetelwadons
Lou
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Leon Panetta
Panetta
Little Rock
Washington
Wal Mart edits raunchy lyrics to clean up music
Cal Thomas argues Wal Mart’s move to edit profane and offensive content from CDs and films pressures the entertainment industry to raise standards. He notes Wal Mart accounts for a large share of sales and foresees broader industry changes and potential labels on edited works.
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Murphy Brown
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