Not-Forgotten Box aids Elyria toy drive donations
The Chronicle Telegram details the Not-Forgotten Box effort in Elyria as 630 toys were donated by Tops Friendly Market during Labor Day weekend along with cash gifts up to 500. Salvation Army aims to provide 6000 toys plus 1500 hats and gloves and 800 food boxes and 800 turkeys, with 800 low income families served. Donations come from the community, including 250 turkeys from the Moose Club, and drive venues include The Salvation Army Christmas Castle, the Elyria YMCA, and The Chronicle Telegram lobby with hours listed for drop-offs.
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Don’t blame poverty for criminal behavior
A reader defends the poor against harsh stereotypes, arguing most poverty‑stricken families are not drug addicts or exploiters. The writer recalls seven years since his Marine Corps discharge, detailing hardship, shared rooms, second hand clothes, soup beans, and kids watching their father struggle on payday.
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Letters to the Editor Argue Poverty Shapes Character
Amy Persinger defends resilience amid hardship in a reply that rejects claims of neglect and self-pity. She recalls sacrificing for six children, rejects drugs, and credits her upbringing and stepfather with instilling hard work and values.
Comment Prompts on Ryan Scott Murder Case
A reader questions Wanda Whiteman about identifying suspects and demands evidence before judging, citing past cases like Sam Sheppard and a county prosecutor’s office. The letter challenges public certainty and suggests juror bias, asking who is accused and how the crime was committed.
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Sam Sheppard
Nancy Smith
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Ryan Scot
Clinton makes principled stand with trade partners
Clarence Page argues that while violence at Seattle was deplorable, the WTO needs openness and accountability. He supports Clinton's push for stronger labor standards and transparent debates, noting the protests reflect broad concern about global trade rules and their impact on workers and poorer nations. He urges continued reform and dialogue.
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Sweeney
No Cruelty in Name of Religion Says Hopi Exemption Debate
Bonnie Erbe argues against an Interior Department proposal backed by Bruce Babbitt that would allow Hopi baby eaglets to be removed from nests for religious ceremonies. She warns exemptions could lead to broader abuses and urges public education on the sanctity of life, praising environmental gains while denouncing this policy as political correctness.
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