Oberlin school taxes face resistance in town
In Oberlin a long history of high property taxes fuels a tax fight. After a Blue Ribbon Committee faulted district finances and warned of weak management, the School Board voted not to seek a November income tax increase. The Chronicle-Telegram urges fiscal restraint and accountability.
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Penn State inks $14 million Pepsi deal for campus vending
Penn State and Pepsi-Cola sealed a 10 year, 14 million contract making Pepsi products the exclusive drinks in campus vending machines and soda fountains. The deal also grants Pepsi advertising rights on the stadium scoreboard and across campuses, prompting debate over commercialization and educational values.
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Letter Worried about Midview Board and taxes in Grafton
William R. Ashbaugh of Grafton writes a criticism of the Midview School Board over finances and levy defeats. He questions tax burdens on fixed incomes, calls for vendor salary disclosures, suggests cost cuts including health care costs, and proposes policy changes such as ROTC relocation and a cheaper superintendent.
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Buy Locally to Prosper Says Tucson Letter to the Editor
Bill Zaffer of Tucson argues that buying American and supporting local businesses boosts local employment and wealth, while multinational firms and lobbyists sway officials. He warns against overconsumption and urges consumers to outgrow national retailers to fight inflation and environmental costs.
Post Office conflict sparks local records in Elyria
URIAS MEADOWS of Elyria denounces a Post Office deal, calling for action by local groups and proposing a Fund to Save the Elyria Post Office. He urges environmentalists to defend soil, woods, waters, air and wildlife while challenging Historical Society and Mothers Against Drunk Drivers to participate.
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Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor
The Chronicle Telegram welcomes letters to the editor and reserves right to 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. Fax letters to 329-7272.
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The Politician, Not the Lobbyist, A Cancer to Democracy
Reese, with the Orlando Sentinel, argues that politicians are the true villains in lobbying. He contends they auction public interests, extort lobbyists, and betray the public for votes and personal gain. Voters must act as surgeons to remove this cancer at election.
Clinton and Kennedy echo in a call for American greatness
The author, a lifelong Democrat nearing 59, discusses shifts in party alignment, global liberty, and the aim of safer world order. He contrasts Clinton and Bush on execution and diplomacy, citing Clinton's World Affairs Council remarks and Kennedy’s 1966 call as aspirational anchors for liberty, democracy, and national purpose.
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