Cartel influence mars Colombia in Samper era
Editorial argues cartel money tainted Colombia’s politics from Samper’s 1994 victory onward. Botero's jailhouse claims accuse Samper of knowing Cali cartel contributions, despite denials. Calls for impartial inquiry, top-level house-cleaning, and cautious U.S. engagement amid a war on drugs.
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Ernesto Samper
Colombia
Samper
Fernando Botero
Botero
Cali Cartel
United States
Washington
Opinions and editorials spark reader engagement
The Chronicle-Telegram invites readers to consider diverse viewpoints on this page as editorials and guest columns challenge opinions. Readers are encouraged to share thoughts through letters to the editor, fostering public discussion and civic participation.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria Community Questions School Plan Reconsideration
After the Elyria School Board meeting on January 16 concerns rise over the Schultz plan. With levies failing, a financial crisis looms and consolidation or redistricting may be needed. Critics ask why EWHS would be closed to fund renovations and then reconfigured years later, while 350 citizens’ questions went unanswered.
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Elyria
Schultz
Elyria School Board Faces Crisis Over Education Quality
Elyria schools confront a long rising crisis as the school board and community are urged to unite to preserve quality education. The piece criticizes individual leaders including Schultz Ohlemacher Ivancic and Bennett for acting alone.
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Elyria
Schultz
Ohlemacher
Ivancic
Bennett
Lorain scrambles to end school annexation bid
Citizens Against School Annexation commends the Lorain Board of Education for withdrawing its Amherst School District land annexation request. Richard Dargo praised the decision, noting the effort would not have gained state approval. The group cites over $50,000 in legal fees and wasted administrator time as avoidable costs.
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Lorain Board of Education
Amherst
Richard Dargo
Lorain
Voters urged to choose wisely in board races and levies
Residents plea for reform after years of no vote on tax-raising decisions. They cite potential higher taxes, lower property values, and impacts on children’s education and well being. They urge accountable processes, healing between districts, and financial solutions without harming others.
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Lorain
Letters to the editor rules for submission
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and notes editors may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria Ohio 44036 or fax to 3297272 or email macronet freenet borain oberlin edu.
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Elyria
Macronet
Freenet
Borain
Oberlin
Health care as blueprint for school reform debated
Robert Reno argues health care’s faults and costs offer a cautionary model for reinventing public schools. He notes taxpayer funding, multi tiered systems, and inefficiencies as warnings, contending reform may mirror health care’s fragility and expense rather than improve outcomes.
Anonymous colors mystery writer sparks political fiction fuss
Washington columnist Sandy Grady assesses the media buzz around the novel Primary Colors and its anonymous author. The piece notes rumors naming Clinton insiders and journalists as possible real-life inspirations, and previews Grady’s own guess: Senator William Cohen of Maine.
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Sexca
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Susan Stanton
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Clinton
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Ili
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Henry Burton
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Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
White House
Jack Stanton
New Hampshire
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William Cohen
Maine
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