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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1986
Page
3
A Washington column laments leaking by White House aides and lawmakers over Iran arms and Libya strikes. The piece argues leaks bypass constitutionally approved channels, urges prosecution of leakers, and calls for restoring normal channels to prevent future covert actions.
A husband chronicles his battles with Christmas shopping and a chaotic catalog store pickup. After a day of delays the clerk misplaces the order prompting a comic misreading of the toy as a wedding gift.
The Chronicle Telegram discusses improved disability laws over 10 to 12 years, including ramps, elevators, and automatic doors in public buildings. It refutes the myth that cerebral palsy and spina bifida are contagious, explains CP as brain oxygen deprivation affecting movement, and notes varying severities and communication abilities among individuals.
A citizen urges accountability for government officials including North Poindexter Casey and Meese. The letter calls for exposing covert acts in Iran Contra, suggests removing officials, probes Israeli arms ties, and questions CIA involvement. Proposes lawful penalties and a restoration of honorable governance.
Local residents outside Elyria city limits urge a fair deal as they contest changes to water contracts with Elyria. They claim initial quotes included all fees, but the latest contract analysis shows a price breakdown for meter, tap-in, and assessments, despite earlier vague terms.
Michael Petrakis of Michael's Family Restaurant thanks civic groups and readers for Thanksgiving cooperation that fed over 2,000 in person and 600 shut ins. He says Christmas meals will again go to shut ins with volunteer deliveries sought and gratitude expressed for community support.
The speaker questions why after years of calls for more defense funding the government now has 30 million dollars worth of surplus weapons to sell to Tran. They ask why there is overstock and urge a committee investigation for clarity.
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