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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1999
Page
8
The writer urges readers to question their representatives and express opinions while noting media truths and poll limits. They argue benefits like Social Security come from past actions, not polls, and call for officials to uphold the Constitution and face felony consequences if warranted.
The Chronicle outlines key local and state agendas for 1999. Priorities include school funding reform, background checks for foster parent screening to prevent tragedies, keeping prisons publicly operated, and opposing further privatization. Support for Elyria Schools levy, downtown renewal, smart growth, and a new city hall are urged. Regional planning stresses orderly development and a timely justice center build. The column ends with a wish the Cleveland Indians win the World Series and the Browns reach the playoffs.
The Chicago Tribune notes Russia remains a diminishing force eager to influence world events while the United States must balance sensitivity to Moscow with keeping pressure and pursuing reform. The piece argues that Russia’s power depends on political and economic reform, not costly military moves.
A reader voices frustration that Democrats and media misstate Republicans as mean and revengeful. The letter argues America is a republic with elected representatives who swear to uphold the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and questions ritual oaths if not sincerely upheld.
The 1998 round up highlights youths who challenged authority and norms. Charles Thompson II refused the Pledge of Allegiance amid family illness, later suspended then exonerated. Somer Chipman and Chastity Glass, teen mothers, won court admission to National Honor Society. Aaron Smith challenged school censorship with a First Amendment story and prize. Emily Rosa, 11, published a JAMA study debunking therapeutic touch. Sara Ecked covers the tale.
Ben Pease and observers predict a rough start to 1999 in Congress with Clinton impeachment politics lingering. The piece notes new House Speaker Dennis Hastert and potential influence from Tom DeLay, urging a move toward governance and bipartisanship to restore public faith amid looming elections.
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