Letters and notes on local politics and health
A reader urges voting out Blair in Lorain County to end county commission bickering led by Blair and Vasi, endorses replacing them with a new commissioner. A second writer argues turkey is not a health food citing fats and cholesterol and promotes plant-based meals. A third notes Moody's rating upgrade for North Ridgeville and calls for a revitalization board to address empty buildings, followed by a quote from Mayor Hull’s council report.
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Deanna) Hull
Letters to the editor process at The Chronicle Telegram
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Editorial Good Intentions Crimp Teen Smoking Law
Ohio legislators push a bill criminalizing teenage smoking and possession with juvenile court appearances or fines. The piece argues for enforcing current laws, warns of burdens on police and courts, and criticizes a no smoking ban approval process as creating red tape and a veto risk.
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Post election cab inet move to unite rivals
Sandy Grady argues the winner must form a true unity cabinet inviting losing side figures, reach across the aisle, and set a cooperative tone to avert gridlock. He compares JFK and Nixon cabinet choices, warns against old-timer or Clinton retread picks, and suggests including Powell, Rice, Lindsey, Mitchell, and others while courting Senate willingness.
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US political map resembles Yugoslavia in 2000 vote
Chris Matthews notes the United States is split geographically with coastlines favoring Gore and the heartland backing Bush. He argues the next president must bridge two divergent regions and diverse electorates, warning that Florida's count may determine the nation's future direction.
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