Editorial Nanny government and local education
The piece defends state and local control of schooling arguing federal funding should stay limited and voluntary. It cites governors including Engler Siegelman Leavitt and Voinovich pressing for less federal meddling and for states to lead with local districts while using funds like the tobacco settlement carefully.
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Alabama
Don Siegelman
The
Star-Ledger
Newark
N.J
Utah
Mike Leavitt
George Voinovich
Ohio
Voinovich
Gang of Governors
Congress
Federal action targets invasive species and ships ballast rules
President Clinton signs an executive order creating an interagency Invasive Species Council and boosts funding to curb alien species. Officials discuss stricter import controls and ballast water discharge to prevent spread, while Interior Secretary Babbitt cautions about modest containment goals.
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Clinton
American
Bruce Babbitt
America
The
Times-Picayune
New Orleans
Don’t tar all barbers with the same brush
A west Elyria resident defends Shupp’s Barber Shop on Lake Avenue in response to Theodore Dowdell’s letter. The writer praises Mr. Shupp’s friendly atmosphere, personal rapport with customers and children, and notes neighborhood kids visit for chats and candy.
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Theodore Dowdell
Elyria
Shupp
Lake Avenue
Meeting ends with pledge to vote down future levies
A participant rails against staff perks, arguing voters will reject any new levy. The speaker says staff earning 30 000 to 50 000 yearly, nine months work, should pay for Weight Watchers themselves and offers to count laps for them.
Foul TV language prompts self reflection on speech
A speaker from Elyria recounts a personal shift after Media One altered Cablevision, losing and regaining channels 51 through 60 and discovering how profanity sounded. The writer apologizes for past usage and vows to curb colorful language in the future.
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Elyria
Media One
Wheelchair Basketball Brings Unity Event in Elyria
Easter Seals partners with Elyria Sunrise Rotary Invacare Kolezun and WEOL to host a wheelchair basketball day at the former Elyria West High School gym. The Cavs wheelchair team headlines with an exhibition and local personalities in wheelchairs facing them. Tickets at door 3 for adults 2.50 students 1 children 12 and under.
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Elyria Sunrise Rotary
Invacare Corp
Kolezun & Kolezun Orthopedics
WEOL
Lorain County
Elyria West High School
Elyria
Cleveland Cavs
Cavs
Gund Area
Invacare
Taxes Should Not Fund Weight Program At JVS
A reader criticizes JVS for using taxpayers money to fund Weight Watchers for staff. They attended a board meeting, asked why funds cited 1680 dollars were used for weight programs instead of equipment, and urged open discussion before votes. The letter laments limited public speech time and contrasts with American democratic norms.
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JVS Board
JVS
America
Letters to the Editor Rules for submission
The Chronicle Telegram explains letters to the editor are edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number. Mail Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036 Fax 329 7282 Or send by E mail ECT ohio net
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Chronicle-Telegram
Chronicle Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
Young Lorain students shine in editorial contest
Dr Shaw and D J Shaw reflect on the annual Design And Write An Editorial contest in Lorain County. More than 3,500 students participated. winners will be honored March 15 at LCCC Stocker Center and printed in a Chronicle Telegram supplement March 30.
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Keystone Middle School
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Alien Iverson
Latrell Spreewell
D.J
Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain County
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Barb
Lorain County Community College
Stocker Center
D.J. Shaw
Doug Clarke
Dave Mitchell
Amherst Steele High School
Buckeye
John Cooper
Dave
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