Martin Luther King Day 1990 Reflections on a Dream
The piece marks King’s 61st birthday, recaps his quest for racial justice, and notes mixed views on voting behavior. It cites a King Day assembly at Elyria High School with high absenteeism and reports varied observances of the holiday across nearby cities and offices.
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Bigger Ten proposal tests naming but keeps league identity
The author notes the Big Ten contains 11 members after Penn State and argues for a flexible name. Illinois president Ikenberry suggests an asterisk option or other playful names, while the piece proposes naming the conference the Bigger Ten to reflect growth and prestige without losing tradition.
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Judge frees Sherri Welker in manslaughter case angering victims
A Lorain County judge released Sherri Welker, 19, on involuntary manslaughter charges for crashes that killed three college students and injured another. Debra Calabrese of Mothers Against Drunk Driving criticizes the decision as a double standard and calls for tougher judges. The letter also notes donations toward the Korean War Memorial and appeals to veterans to contribute tax deductible gifts.
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Chronicle Telegram Letter Submission Instructions
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor for publication. Submissions may be edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036 or fax to 329 7187.
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Polls and reality collide for Wilder and Dinkins in race
Washington column notes the narrow margins by which Virginia Governor Wilder and New York Mayor Dinkins won, revealing persistent white hostility and racial voting patterns across regions. It highlights Wilder’s slim plurality, Dinkins’s strong opposition in Staten Island and white-dominated boroughs, and cites expert commentary on race in elections.
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Radicalized Jack Kemp as a radical Bush HUD figure
Washington bureau chief Sandy Grady portrays Jack Kemp as a hyperactive, monologue loving reformer who could rally black Republicans with a fiery speech. The piece questions Kemp’s substance behind his rhetoric, contrasts him with Sam Pierce, and previews his potential impact on HUD funding and policy.
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