Fund-raiser scaring seniors exposes United Seniors group
A New York Times report alleges that United Seniors Association Inc founded by Richard Viguerie uses fear tactics to raise funds from the elderly. It claims the charity operates as a profit-driven vehicle, with debts owed to Viguerie’s direct mail firm and little real advocacy on seniors’ behalf.
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Social Security
Medicare
Electronic FOI reforms aim to boost online access
The Dayton Daily News notes that federal electronic records are less open than intended. Sen Patrick Leahy proposes the Electronic Freedom of Information Improvement Act to standardize access and fees for digital records. Another bill from Sen Al Gore and Rep Charlie Rose would expand public online access to Government Printing Office publications.
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TV network rebellion shifts shows to prime time
Multiple CBS affiliates drop CBS This Morning over pay disputes prompting other stations to threaten preemptions and push for higher network autonomy. The move signals growing fragmentation of American television as viewers drift among cable channels and independent stations, challenging shared cultural touchstones and underscoring calls for national education standards.
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Perry Mason
Amos McCoy
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Residents urge safety fixes at Route 303 and Indian Hollow Road
Letters describe crashes at Route 303 and Indian Hollow Road urging red lights where needed. A February 1991 accident left the writer badly injured. neighbors report a motorcyclist also struck at the same spot. The author questions LaGrange residents' complaints and cites a southbound vehicle from Indian Hollow. Gerry Merryman of Grafton and Thomas M. Faber of North Olmsted also contribute on education ideas for Clinton era reforms.
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Indian Hollow Road
Indian Hollow South Side
LaGrange
Coat stolen from locker at Eastern Heights school
The Chronicle-Telegram reports that Trish Watkins of Elyria asks readers to help locate a black Penguin's Starter coat with yellow trim lost from a locker at Eastern Heights during a school dance for students with good grades. The coat has the owner's name inside the sleeve and is believed stolen.
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Chronicle Telegram Letters Policy and Contact Details
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria Ohio 44036. Fax letters to 3297272.
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Deer Tracks And A Wandering Gun In The Big Woods
A writer recalls seeing deer in open areas near dusk and at a mailbox, notes differences in male and female tracks, mentions hunting bans in the city, and reflects on a gun bought for noise. He reads a Lewis and Clark book from Cleveland Library and ponders the era’s hardships and game, while musing on a Beatles song lyric.
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Christmas Wishes List From a Very Personal Santa
A humorous, extended Christmas plea listing desires ranging from acting and singing idols to luxury items and life goals. The speaker asks for mentorship by famous figures, iconic cars, fashion pieces, travel dreams, garden ambitions, a publishing deal, and personal happiness, all framed as a humorous holiday letter to Santa.
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