U.S. cannot act alone in the Persian Gulf crisis
White House officials credited Defense Secretary Frank Carlucci and Lt. Gen. Colin Powell for consulting congressional leaders before and during military action. Rep. Lee Hamilton praised this approach but warned against a unilateral path. The piece argues for a coordinated allied policy to halt the Gulf war, warns against widening U.S. involvement, and supports a global arms embargo on Iran to prevent the conflict from widening.
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End of hijacking ordeal sparks gratitude and condemnation
After a deal for safe passage out of Algeria, the hijackers reportedly leave for Beirut while Kuwaiti authorities are praised for refusing to bend to demands. Iran is blamed for aiding the hijackers, who murdered two Kuwaiti passengers during the Cyprus ground stop.
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Gorbachev Faces Stalled Soviet Economic Reform
Soviet statistics show 1987 growth at 2.3 percent, the slowest since 1979, raising questions about perestroika and its dissent from radical market incentives. Gorbachev aims to raise productivity through attitude shifts but resists broader economic freedom, risking a stagnation without both reforms.
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Trust in Miracles and Keisters Across Histories
A provocative hyperbolic riff argues that nations survive downturns by miracle and misdirection. It frames Germany after WWI, the US before WWII, Japan after WWII, and the 1981 deficit as eras of reversal through improbable shifts, concluding with a cynical lesson on voodoo economics.
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Grenada
Letters Against Metzenbaum's gun bill
The Chronicle-Telegram editorial argues against Metzenbaum s gun control bills praising Handgun Control and labeling the reforms as misrepresented. It questions airport security efficacy and urges defeating the Metzenbaum measures while supporting McClure s bill to avert what it calls a dangerous expansion of gun regulation.
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Support Ridgeville schools The Chronicle Telegram
A reader recalls arriving in North Ridgeville in 1970 and the strong school spirit from teachers and the community. She notes she and her husband returned to provide their children the same quality education, but laments the current decline in spirit as a levy debate unfolds.
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Ann Lanser
Enhanced 911 ruling votes in Lorain County
Lorain County voters are urged to learn how Enhanced 911 differs from the Basic 911 system in Ambherst Lorain North Ridgeville and Vermilion. Officials say the upgrade will improve fire department coverage and may lower insurance premiums for many residents and businesses.
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Ambherst
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Vermilion
Insurance Services Office of
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Gene W. Ross
P.E
Lorain County Chamber of Commerce
Truth in campaigning and levy information in the press
Elyria reader JAN KLEINBERG argues that campaign materials should mirror truth in lending rules and consumer protections. He says Issue 9 misstates permanence, urging full disclosure of all consequences so voters can decide without hidden terms or tax effects.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Jan Kleinberg Elyria
Betty Blair Endorsed for Lorain County Commissioner
Colletta Holowecky of Avon urges voters to support Betty Blair in the May 3 election. She praises Blair as honest, dedicated, knowledgeable and capable of meeting challenges, reflecting a long friendship spanning 35 years from Elyria Catholic freshmen days.
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Betty) Blair
Elyria Catholic
Betty Blair
Lorain County
Small Elyria firms deserve credit over giants
Dear Ed, I defend the value of small local plants like mine and hundreds of Elyria operations against the rush for size. The people behind these firms employ thousands, pay taxes, and sustain communities, while big names glitter but rarely equal shared effort. Recognize local entrepreneurs who risk everything to keep jobs and pride alive.
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