Ohio welfare cuts risk job shortfall in Cleveland region
In Cleveland, AP reports that about 120000 Ohioans will lose General Assistance and limited medical benefits as welfare reforms take effect this month. The Plain Dealer notes federal cuts could force many 45000 heads of households on AFDC to seek work, but regional economist George Zeller warns the job market cannot absorb all recipients.
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Beating and arson charge in Elyria case
James Gilliam Jr., 39, of Pratt Boulevard, Elyria, is charged with aggravated arson after allegedly beating his estranged wife Virginia, 34, at a Carlisle Township store and later dousing their home with gasoline and setting it ablaze. Virginia sustained second-degree burns to her hands. their 1-year-old son was present but unharmed.
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Thieves take 7 foot Indians flag from Euclid front yard
Indian fans report repeated thefts of team flags and poles from homes in Euclid and Lincoln streets. A 7 foot flag on an aluminum pole vanished early Saturday after a midnight Friday entry, with a similar flag stolen from a daughter’s yard. The flag cost 40 dollars and pole 160 dollars. The owner, Marshall DiMacchia, a lifelong fan, fears an epidemic while stores and Jacobs Field shop run out of stock. He plans to rejoin a waiting list for a new flag and will guard it nightly.
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Euclid Avenue
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Bambi Dillon
Delaware Avenue
Jacobs Field
How Gund set such a sweet deal
Cleveland faces reveal of $28 million cost overruns at Gateway sports complex linked to generous Gund Arena concessions for the Cavaliers. Indiana University expert Harbor Rosentraub labels the deal among the NBA’s most generous.
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Center For Public Policy and Environment
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Richard Watson
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Straw poll on banning flag burning prompts entries
A straw poll solicits opinions on whether the Constitution should ban flag burning. Readers are asked to mail entries to The Chronicle Telegram at PO Box 4010 Elyria Ohio 44036 or drop them at the switchboard. No photocopies accepted. Ballots must be received by Tuesday July 11 with results published Thursday July 13.
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Taxpayers ignore state political checkoff in Ohio
Ohio taxpayers continued to skip the optional tax checkoff funds for party financing. Checkoff proceeds fell from just over 1 million in 1991 to 792 021 in 1994. Democratic Party Chairman David Leland blamed cynicism and urged parties to become more relevant to Ohioans.
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