Why unions decline and what it means for workers
An editorial argues unions decline due to their own success, reduced protections from competition, and worker preference for cooperative ties with management. It cites low private sector union density, high public employee union strength, and a Harvard-Roger Freeman survey showing workers favor management cooperation over strong unions.
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Retailers battle gloomy start as Christmas sales loom
The article notes stores rushing to prep for Christmas as Halloween decor fades and October stalls. Slow economy, job worries, warm fall, and high credit card delinquencies dampen shoppers. Forecasters say a better Christmas for consumers with cash, but renters may fare less well.
Student voices oppose Elyria West High closing
A Elyria West High student writes urging officials to keep the school open. She argues small classes of 20 to 25 support individual attention and strong school spirit, fearing crowding at Elyria High and loss of recognition for all students.
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Rival Schools Merge Warning Raises School Security Fears
A controversial letter from a skeptic warns Elyria West and Elyria High merging would spark battles, require metal detectors and security for student safety, and disrupt teachers and mentally handicapped students, while noting rivalries and mass enrollment shifts.
Dear Editor My West High Promise to Stay at Elyria West
Debbie a West High junior writes about loyalty to Elyria West where two brothers graduated. She expresses pride in close classmates, sports, TL group, after school activities, supportive teachers, and the best librarians, and asks to remain at the school at least until 2000.
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Elyria West High School Urged to Stay Open
Residents argue Elyria West High School, 23 years old, is one of the newest and nicest in Elyria. They warn closing it would force use as an administration building or a large junior high and urge keeping it open until 2000 for the final two classes.
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West ties to legacy over closing Elyria West
Community member warns that shutting Elyria West will devastate legacy ties between Elyria West and Elyria High. He argues rivalries will escalate if merged and many students may drop out or transfer, harming Elyria’s district metrics and stability.
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Keep Elyria West Open for Our Graduates
Students protest threats to close Elyria West arguing it would strip graduates of their chance to finish at the school they started, jeopardize jobs for teachers and staff, and endanger supplies and connections to the district’s elementary and junior high campuses. They urge preserving the West campus to protect students, families, and local education continuity.
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Elyria West students plead for school’s value in letter
Mary, an Elyria West sophomore, writes on violence and insecurity at EHS Tam to show why the school matters. She argues closing the school would force students to learn survival skills and cites shifting recognition from being valued to being just another student. Stephanie, an Elyria West freshman, adds her perspective.
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Letters to the Editor rules from The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor with edits for brevity and clarity. Include signature, full home address and telephone number. Mail to Editorial Page Editor Elyria Ohio 44036 Box 4010 Fax 3297272 or email macrone freenet.torain.obertin.edu.
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Before You Buy A Gun Think Through Self Defense
Charley Reese of the Orlando Sentinel cautions gun buyers to assess psychological readiness and moral implications before using a firearm for self defense. He outlines three legal elements of self defense and stresses responsibility, training, and safe storage, noting prosecutors may pursue cases against defensible actions.
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