Cost of peace still a bargain
IMF chief Michel Camdessus says 44 billion in foreign aid this year keeps the former Soviet states on track with 24 billion for Russia and 20 billion for other ex-Soviet republics. The United States faces a 400 billion deficit, yet the West must fund stabilization to avoid chaos and a lost peace. President Bush emphasizes funding from existing resources, urging Congress to back the IMF capital increase and possibly shift military budget toward foreign aid.
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United Nations backs first global arms sales registry
The General Assembly approved a voluntary, global register to track tanks, aircraft, helicopters and artillery in the $40 to $50 billion arms trade. Major buyers include the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain and France, while China abstained. The system aims to curb unrestricted transfers and improve scrutiny.
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Opinions and editorials invite reader letters to comment
The Chronicle-Telegram explains that editorials state views while guest pieces challenge readers to form opinions and invites letters to the editor sharing thoughts and responses.
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Thankful reflections and school levy concerns in Ohio letters
A reader laments Pearl Harbor era racism in ads and urges focus on product improvements. Avon Lake residents push to protect music programs amid levy cuts, while concerns about hospital equipment safety and nurse treatment arise in letters from Avon and Avon Lake residents.
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Hospital tragedy in oxygen mix up accusation
The Chronicle-Telegram reports a hospital death during routine surgery blamed on an attending nurse who allegedly connected an oxygen line to carbon dioxide. The case centers on alleged faulty procedure and patient safety failure.
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Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and notes they may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036 or fax to 3297272.
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Epoxy Man Seals Joints Through Slow Progress and Breakthroughs
A craftsman details decades of glue testing from white, yellow, and stick glues to epoxies. He recalls drilling a 56 inch hole in a scrap 2x4 and filling it with epoxy, which held a foot long dowel despite a tight fit. Epoxy’s ability to fill voids makes it superior for old furniture repairs and chair wobble fixes.
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Easter in the Southern Baptist Church A Family Memory
The narrator recalls chaotic Easter preparations in a Baptist household with four females, noting race to dress in white shoes and azalea colors. Weather, fashion, and church customs create a homegrown Easter spectacle while a vivid nails-in-palm lesson echo the gospel's dark imagery. The piece contrasts fervent worship with festive spectacle and family humor.
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