Elyria’s lenient stance feeds west side sewer crisis
Editorial argues Elyria’s lax enforcement worsened a long standing sewer problem on the west side. Nyronge is blamed for releasing corrosive material, but the piece stresses broader city patterns of extending deadlines and leniency toward violators. It calls for a tougher environmental stance and vigilance in future administrations.
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WW II Memoir Fragments From An Army Clerk To Paratrooper
A veteran recalls wartime service from Panama to Africa Sicily and Italy to France and the Battle of the Bulge. He describes rising from company clerk to staff sergeant and second lieutenant, parachute training, and work with Italian Gendarme cracking the cigarette black market while also handling murders robberies and prostitution. The recollections include officer training and War College classes observed on television.
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East Beies Voices on War Strategy and Intelligence
A critical missive questions reliance on ground troops and bemoans current war conduct. The writer laments lack of ground forces and intelligence collaboration with politicians, concluding with a plea for divine aid.
Elyria Pride Day Promotes Spring Cleanup Drive
Community urged to gather for Elyria Pride Day on May 15 and lead by example. Families, schools, clubs and neighbors encouraged to organize litter pickups in their areas, make it a contest, share photos, and enjoy a group cleanup to showcase Elyria’s best light.
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Vermilion School Levy Appeal Appeals for Voter Support
Vermilion Schools urge residents to back a future school levy. They explain property value growth lowers tax per levy, note 1992 six mill levy, now 4.186 mills, and remind taxpayers to verify duplicates via lenders or county auditors. A yes vote is requested to fund operations.
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Justice cries foul as Marlboro Man case banked on risk
Maydla Williams, widow of Jesse Williams, won 81 million in a Portland jury against Philip Morris, arguing the died of lung cancer after 40 years of smoking. The column argues liability lawsuits reflect a zero risk society and warns of chilling effects on consumer products, with trial lawyers seeking large awards and firms settling to avoid endless suits. Jonaph Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune columnist.
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