Opinions on civil rights, death penalty and politics from readers
A collection of reader opinions condemns HEW actions on school events, fears Olympic costs and praises a Supreme Court death penalty ruling. Also voices support for Elyria Summer Theatre, hopes for Edgar Speer’s Lorain Works expansion, favoring John Glenn as running mate, and criticizes Ohio Bell for lobby costs passed to consumers.
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U.S. Steel Corp
Edgar Speer
Lorain
Jimmy Carter
Ohio
John Glennn
Glenn
Ohio Bell
Reassuring Elyria Majoras Ambulance Contract Agreement
A consensus view praises a compromise contract between the City of Elyria and Majoras Ambulance Service that began last week. The writer notes Majoras provides prompt service, keeps equipment up to date, and employs trained staff. The agreement, valued around 33000 dollars, is viewed as a fair profit for continued reliable emergency response.
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Elyria
Majoras
Field
Cit
Californians not fooled by nuclear common sense
Washington opinion piece praising California voters for rejecting Proposition 15 and approving three state bills that curb nuclear power. Notes campaign funding, safety studies, and a one year moratorium on new plants. Discusses reactor basics, risks, and the shift toward a mixed energy future amid economic and safety considerations.
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Washington
California
Esceice Se
Jerry Brown
Washington Monument
Letter of thanks for July Fourth celebration
A reader expresses gratitude for the Fourth of July celebration, praising the parade and community turnout at "The Hickories." The writer thanks the country and organizers and suggests repeating the event next year, signing as George Strom.
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George Strom
Appreciation noted for Bicentennial flower planters
Members of the LaGrange Civic Improvement League thank Dani's Greenhouse Diagonal Road for geraniums for Vets Park and the square Willowynde Nursery Rt. 303 for ginca vines and petunias Countryside Garden Center Grafton for beds and planting around the monument on the square Virginia Milburn President expresses sincere appreciation for helping beautify the village for the July 17 and 18 Bicentennial Celebration.
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LaGrange
Everything's different this time Dem convention disaster of '24 recalled
New York City has a poor track record as a host for national political conventions. The piece recalls the 1924 Madison Square Garden chaos and the long gap since 1868, contrasting past upheaval with a supposedly calm 1976 setup and a focus on personal fitness of candidates over policy.
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Dem
New York
New York City
Tammany Hall
Horatio Seymour
Madison Square Garden
Robert K Murray
Henry Mencken
John W. Davis
Washington's murder shock reveals political hypocrisy
The Don Bolles killing sparks outrage among Arizona officials who cut funding for the murder probe and shielded a broad pattern of creeping corruption. The piece links Bolles' warnings on land fraud, the Funk Emprise dog racing interests, and alleged political protectors, noting security lapses and retaliations against reporters and staff.
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Washington
Don Bolles
Arizona Republic
Arizona
Bolles
Larry Kraftowitz
Phoenix
Kraftowitz
Fred Porter Jr
Mafia
Supreme Court sows doubts on press freedom under Nixon
An opinion piece argues the Nixon Court distrusts the press and subtly expands government censorship. It traces hostility to media through past eras, cites Jefferson on free press, and notes 1971 Pentagon Papers ruling and Nebraska case as steps toward limited First Amendment protection. The piece warns of a growing censorship field fertilized by the Court’s actions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Walrert Burger
Burger
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Nixon Court
Thomas Jefferson
America
Jefferson
Borger
Our Times
Nebraska
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