Powerball fever stirs envy and a warning from Ohio
An editorial blasts the Powerball windfall and the nation wide rush for tickets. It argues the Ohio Lottery Commission inflamed the frenzy, questions the social value, and notes the misery some winners face and critics warn against reckless gambling. It cites Rev. Tom Grey and shopowners describing the chaos and expense.
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Tom Grey
The
National Coalition Against Gambling Expansion
Ohio Lottery Commission
Moving impound lot saves Black River
A project director from Seventh Generation Lorain County praises Greg Norman of Norman's Towing for relocating his impound lot away from the Black River watershed. The move reduces potential pollution from oil antifreeze salt and litter, benefiting Lorain County and Lake Erie while promoting a cleaner environment and healthier air.
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Lorain County
Seventh Generation
Greg Norman
Norman
Black River
Lake Erie
Cascade Park
Fire destroys Camden Baptist Church as crews save the rest
In the early hours of July 22 a fire heavily engulfed the original Camden Baptist Church building. Strong winds hampered efforts to save the structure, but no injuries occurred. Trustees thank volunteer firefighters from Camden and neighboring departments for their dedication and service. Palinski heads the church board.
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Camden Baptist Church
Camden
Carlisle
Florence
Oberlin
South Amherst
Wellington
Lorain
Wakeman
Palinski
Camden Baptist Church Board of Trustees
Clinton Should Tell Truth At Starr Grand Jury
Morton Kendracke, executive editor of Roll Call, argues that President Clinton faces a pivotal choice on August 17 to testify truthfully or risk perjury. He analyzes potential delay tactics, the impact of a Starr report on elections, and the peril of lying under oath while noting Lewinsky and Tripp as key factors.
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Clinton
Kenneth Starr
White House
Monica Lewinsky
Starr
Supreme Court
Richard Nixon
Lewinsky
Paula Jones
David Gergen
George Stephanopoulos
Linda Tripp
Jones
Secret Service
Tripp
Congress
Morton Kendracke
Roll Call
Capital Hill
Tripp and Thomas vent at critics in Memphis and D C
Clarence Thomas fueled by controversy at the National Bar Association convention as he defends his views on affirmative action while Linda Tripp vents at a federal courthouse. The piece notes mixed reactions, defended rights to speak, and persistent public scrutiny. Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune comments on the scene.
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Memphis
Clarence Thomas
National Bar Association
Washington
Linda Tripp
Federal
Harry Truman
Tripp
Thomas
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Reagan
Thurgood Marshall
Supreme Court
George Bush
Clinton
Kenneth Starr
Monica
Bar Association
The
Association
Peabody Hotel
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A. Cooper
Rudy Dicks
Andrew R. Young
William R. Bryan
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Ohio
Las Vegas
Yaupiegion
Dele
Chafion
EnVision Elyria
EnVision
Elyria
Mr. Norman
Clarence Page
Chicago Tribune
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