Anderson warns at LCCC on libel lawsuits and press freedom
Acclaimed investigative journalist Jack Anderson spoke at Lorain County Community College about the high cost of libel lawsuits that suppress truthful reporting. He cited a $250,000 legal bill, described lawyers as parasites, and urged staff-led careful reporting to avoid court losses while stressing space program urgency and American leadership in technology for the 21st century.
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Elyria
Jack Anderson
Drew Pearson
Chronicle-Telegram
Anderson
International Platform Association
Dent Reagan
Ridgeville board cuts sports music and five teaching jobs
Ridgeville students face loss of all sports and music programs and five teaching positions for the 1988-89 year if levies fail May 3. The board approved budget reductions to trim a projected deficit of up to 12 million by July 1989, with further cuts possible if the levies do not pass.
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North Ridgeville
Board of Education
Robert Lee
Paul Murphy
Two Elyria Men Killed In Car Train Crash
Raymond McDaniel 23 and James Montgomery 25 died when their southbound Camaro went around a closed gate at Leavitt Road crossing as an eastbound 21 car Norfolk and Western train passed. The collision occurred about 11:45 p.m. Brakes were applied but not enough to stop. Police noted beer bottles in the car. coroner to perform autopsy and BAC test. Montgomery worked as a foreman for Shopping Center Maintenance Co. and had vacation plans. McDaniel was a truck driver with a wife and three children.
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Ken Gottlieb
C-T
Lorain
Elyria
Leavitt Road
Raymond McDaniel
Lowell St
Norfolk & Western
James Montgomery
Park Meadow Dr
Robert Thomas
Les George
McDaniel
John Zahratka
W20th St
George
Montgomery
Shopping Center Maintenance Co
Ronnie Hohn
Hohn
McDasiel
Donna
C-T’s Guide Coverage Wins State AP Award
The Chronicle-Telegram earned top public service reporting honors for covering the Fisher Guide Plant shutdown in Elyria. The CT staff won five awards in the AP Ohio contest, the largest statewide competition with 56 of 63 papers submitting 1,762 entries.
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C-T
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Fisher Guide
Associated Press Society of Ohio
Associated Press
Ohio
Nelson Wrenn Lead Masters in Local Coverage
Nelson and Wrenn headline the Masters story in the local sports section as gardeners and editors highlight mid views and outdoor editorial pieces. A free open house Saturday runs 10am to 3pm at CHAPERIES PLUS 32672 Center Ridge N Ridgeville featuring decorating clinics.
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Dear Abby
Center Ridge
N. Ridgeville
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Tram
NASA
Young Astronauts Council
Presi
G-T Karen Society
Ridgeville
Murphy
Nori Ridgeville
Elyrians
Zahratka
Pole Avenue
Susan Cross
G-T
Gus Chan
Tammy Fashing
Melvyn Lane
Charles Hostetter
Fred McGonagle
Stark
Hostetter
Megunagle
Nelson, Wrenn
Lead Masters
D.C
Windsor School
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