Here comes Perot in strong bid for White House
Amid voter discontent Ross Perot's unofficial presidential bid gains traction with polls showing high appeal, especially in Texas. Supporters praise independence and anti establishment stance while noting funds and organization behind a possible nationwide run.
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Afghanistan's Enduring Fight Against Extremist Factions
The piece argues the Afghan civil war pits Massoud's coalition against Hekmatyar's radical forces. It warns Hekmatyar's victory risks regional extremism and urges U N backed diplomacy, disarmament of Stingers, and aid leverage with Pakistan to hasten a peaceful, democratic settlement.
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Second Careers aids older workers in Lorain County
Federally funded program by Lorain County Private Industry Council and Board of Commissioners assists 55 plus job seekers. Senior Citizens Association of Lorain County administers free service connecting employers with mature, reliable candidates though current placements fall short of yearly goals. David Lindell serves as job specialist in Elyria.
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Controversy in Olmsted Township over Trustee hires
William Looby criticizes Olmsted Falls trustees for creating a service director post and appointing local residents to oversee roads and zoning. He questions open hiring, labor contracts, and police fire deals, calling meetings a three ring circus and urging resident attendance.
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Downsizing danger to school libraries in Avon Lake
Luanne Varndell, media specialist at Learwood Middle School, urges Avon Lake voters to support school funding on June 2 to prevent cuts to library media departments. She warns of reduced materials and staff hindering students in the information age and calls for a full-time certificated media person in each school.
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Valenta Urged Staff to Retire, Now Reaches 65
Frank Valenta director of District 28 United Steelworkers urged staff and secretaries aged 62 and up to retire for younger replacements. Now past 65, observers doubt he will adhere to his counsel. The piece notes the irony with Carl J. Roberts, Lorain Roberts’s retired assistant district director.
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Chronicle Telegram letter to editor guidance
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor for publication. Submit with signature, full address and phone number to Editorial Page Editor, Chronicle Telegram, Box 4010, Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 229-7272.
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We are a banana republic with no bananas in 1980s wealth
A Federal Reserve and IRS study shows the wealth share of the richest 1% rose from 31% in 1983 to 37% in 1989, owning major parts of private wealth. The piece argues wealth concentrates, inflation and deregulation boosted the rich, and calls for financial regulation, broad taxes on interest, and honest governance. Reese writes from the Orlando Sentinel.
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