Gorbachev's Woes Grow as Ethnic Tensions Roil Caucasus
The Azerbaijan unrest deepens Mikhail Gorbachev's political crisis amid rising nationalist pressure across the Soviet Union. Fear of Islamic influence and secession rhetoric ripple from the Caucasus to the Baltic states as Moscow weighs autonomy against forced unity. Lenin's warning resonates as Gorbachev seeks a delicate balance to keep the USSR intact.
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FAA moves to tighten pilot records and update aging aircraft
The FAA proposes stricter handling of pilots convicted of alcohol offenses and mandates extensive modifications on older Boeing 727s 7378 and 747s. The plan aims to suspend or revoke licenses more readily and to require more frequent inspections and major part replacements to improve overall air safety.
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Responding to Mr Kramchak on Grafton schools
Sherry Szczepanski a fourth grade teacher in North Ridgeville defends district schools in Grafton arguing the average teacher earns 29000 dollars with a master’s degree and many years of experience while a noncollege educated worker makes 19000 dollars per year. She challenges cited achievement test results and invites Mr Kramchak and readers to visit Midview and North Ridgeville boards to see the quality firsthand.
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Bounty on cats sparks debate and apology letter
A reader apologizes for a misinterpreted letter proposing a bounty for un neutered cats to be brought to the APL, clarifying the plan funded by readers and addressing editoral headline confusion. The page also includes letters critiquing road salt use and environmental impact along Butler Road.
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Convince us schools letter voices tax levy priorities
Terry Solomon of North Ridgeville argues in The Chronicle Telegram letter that teachers earn about 29 000 to 35 000 annually with long hours, while he criticizes wage comparisons and defends teacher dedication. He supports education funding to raise salaries but opposes spending on all weather tracks or solely athletic programs.
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Chronicle Telegram Invites Letters to the Editor
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to submit letters to the editor. Letters may be edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include your signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 3297187.
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Baker to Press Israel on Palestinian Vote Rights
Washington sources say Secretary Baker schedules a one hour talk with Israeli Defense Minister Rabin to break the deadlock over Palestinian voting in East Jerusalem and West Bank Gaza. Shamir fears granting any vote weakens his claim to East Jerusalem while Rabin may deliver concessions to advance the election plan. The talks hinge on Rabin’s influence over Shamir and Baker’s role as a neutral broker amid U.S. concerns about democracy in the occupied territories.
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