Why GM Ford Talks Fell Short in UAW Deal
An analysis of why GM and Ford diverged on wage and benefit concessions as Ford faced larger losses. GM proposed a dollar for dollar pass through to customers, aiming to lower prices and boost competitiveness, while Ford offered no such pledge. The piece questions communications gaps at GM, contrasts Ford-UAW relations with GM, and notes the risk of a looming strike.
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Ford
UAW
Douglas Fraser
Roger Smith
Fraser
Mike Westfall
Flint
Heirarchy
Japan
White heroes in Black History Month deserve wider notice
Margaret Burroughs of Chicago’s DuSable Museum urges making Black History Month more attractive to white public and parochial school students. She cites Berea College’s integrated education, Kentucky law against interracial schooling, and Justice John Marshall Harlan’s dissent, arguing courageous white figures deserve recognition alongside Black heroes to illuminate racist history and resistance.
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Margaret Burroughs
Chicago
DuSable
Burroughs
South
Kentucky
Berea College
Berea
Mississippi
Kentucky Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
John Marshall Harlan
Harlan
Supreme Court
Rumblings of a Morning Paper Spark Mixed Views on News
A reader catalogues diverse headlines and thoughts from a morning newspaper, noting gas price debates, space shuttle launches, and sports salaries. They question media focus, reflect on church and world topics, and dismiss some recipes as impractical.
It's time to buy American
A reader argues that true American car production requires fully domestic parts and processes. He urges Chrysler's Iacocca and auto leaders to source entirely within the United States, creating jobs and preventing foreign components from entering so-called American cars.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Jack Mabley
Chicago Tribune
Iacocca
Chrysler Corp
Elyria
Gas bill complaints flag advertising costs
A reader laments a gas bill spike, questions net profit and ad spending by Columbia Gas, cites a $100 bill with 44 cents for TV ads, asks about pricing, and urges clarity about PACO allowances. The letter also commends an editorial on bankruptcy and credit history implications, urging simpler public information.
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Columbia Gas
Paul Fackler
Fackler
Channel 43
Rules for letters on topical subjects for publication
Letters on topical subjects are welcomed but must include a signature. We publish signatures while withholding addresses unless required. Letters may be edited. those that are libelous, in poor taste, or objectionable will not be published.
Gratitude for Elyria City Services and Officials
Residents thank street crews for snow removal during severe winter. Special appreciation goes to Mayor Keys' secretary for handling river ice issues that could have caused damage. Elyria Police Department is praised for prompt courteous service. Municipal Court staff are thanked for helpfulness, reflecting pride in Elyria.
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Keys
Elyria
Elyria Municipal
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U.S
General Motors
New York Times
Martin Douglas
Peter Pestillo
Don Ephlin
Vegas
Michael NicManus
Vernon Jarrett
Nigeria
el Salvador
Andy Rooney
the Chronicle-Telegram
Germany
Sweden
Mexico
PACO
Chronicle Telegram
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