Heath warns U S on need for manufacturing base amid China growth
Former British prime minister Edward Heath warned in Naples that China will become a dominant global economy force with a 1.2 billion workforce and that an Japan China alliance is likely. He urged American industry to defend its manufacturing base, noting service jobs pay less and that old industries cannot be replaced quickly by new ones. Heath cited overseas competition and urged U S firms to boost competitiveness and global sales before being overwhelmed.
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Scouts Celebrate 77 Years Of Service And Growth
The Boy Scouts of America mark 77 years since founding, reaffirming duty to God, country, and community. The program emphasizes education across four focus areas while modernizing uniforms and merit badges to broaden access for youth to join Cub packs, troops, or Explorer units.
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Perot eyes diplomat ties to Armitage probe
Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot pressed Vice President George Bush about Pentagon official Richard Armitage and his ties to Nguyet O Rourke a Vietnamese refugee linked to organized crime. Perot filed evidence with the FBI after Bush urged him to go to authorities. Armitage says there was no misconduct and he met O Rourke during the Vietnam war.
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Commission On Organized Crime
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Opposition to irradiation as a food processing method
The Chronicle Telegram urges readers to contact congressmen to oppose irradiation in food processing. The piece notes magazine coverage, explains irradiation uses nuclear radiation from waste, and outlines effects such as insect and bacterial kill at moderate doses while botulism remains unaffected. It mentions shelf-life extension at high doses and FDA approval of the method.
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New Life From Surgery and Shared Echoes
Dr. Sabga inspired a personal tribute praising his life and care while recounting a vivid memory of open heart surgery on January 16, 1979 performed by a close friend. The piece blends gratitude with reflections on friendship and vitality.
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Unity urged on North Olmsted senior center reforms
A Chronicle-Telegram letter argues for Unity on the North Olmsted Advisory Board. Betsy Jack runs the center with input from 25 members and liaison from city departments. It stresses listening to seniors, following laws, and resuming bingo only after licensing. Budgets and disputes are addressed by the board to benefit all seniors.
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No salute to progress in shopping mall musings
A reader, Bob Oldfield, sends an excerpt from Smithsonian and a reflection on shopping malls and progress. The writer recalls liking Smithsonian but criticizing its ads, notes a vast mall in West Edmonton with hundreds of stores, and laments service and sizing pains while hoping for better retail courtesy.
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