Elyria tax letter split council a test of leadership
The Elyria City Council split over endorsing Issue 15 a 0.5 percent income tax renewal. Mark Craig and Garry Gibbs refused to sign a supporting letter arguing spending concerns while the tax funds about six million annually and backs public safety and city services. The piece labels their stance self serving and predicts political consequences if the tax passes or fails.
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Mark Craig
Elyria
Garry Gibbs
Craig
Gibbs
Bill Grace
Grace
Free speech and decency in Halloween displays
The Gazette editorial argues First Amendment protections cover the Palin hanging display yet calls for responsibility and decency. It notes a Barack Obama version would provoke broader outrage due to racial implications and urges the California homeowner to reconsider.
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California
Sarah Palin
Barack Obama
West Hollywood
Palin
Obama
Lorain needs change at law director Mark Provenza
Chronicle Telegram columnist Cole denounces Lorain law director Mark Provenza after a fourth DUI and a Lakewood crash. He cites repeated intoxicated incidents, public disgrace, and calls for resignation amid concerns for the city and its citizens.
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Lakewood
Mark Provenza
Lorain
Provenza
Lakewood Municipal Court
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Chronicle-Telegram
Letters
Chroniclet.com
McCain Palin campaign falters amid race and policy critique
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson argues McCain and Palin run an erratic campaign focusing on fear and division. He notes Obama leads as McCain offers little new, with endorsements skewing toward Obama and Palin’s suitability questioned by critics.
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John McCain
Sarah Palin
McCain
Palin
Barack Obama
Obama
Canton
Joe the
Saks
Neiman Marcus
Iraq
Afghanistan
Anchorage Daily News
Free World
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Ohio
Marc Dann
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Eugene Robinson
Robinson
Washington Post
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