Ugly census picture coming into focus
A Census Bureau report titled Workers with low earnings 1964 to 1990 shows poverty rising among full time workers from 12 to 18 percent, with the gap widening as affluence grows for professionals. The decade highlights rising rents and mortgages, a growing working poor, and stark inequality between rich and poor in America.
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Uneven giving shows mixed U S charity trends
Charitable giving in the United States rose to a record 124.7 billion dollars after inflation, with individuals donating about 67 billion to religious groups. Environment and international aid rose 5 percent and 11 percent post inflation, while donations to nonprofit hospitals and other human services fell 14 percent, signaling potential weakness in core communities.
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Abortion debate and civic unity in Elyria letters
Letters from Matt Davis and W J Cooper in The Chronicle Telegram discuss abortion rights involving both genders and urge communal action to tackle local issues. Davis argues men should share decision making in abortion cases, while Cooper promotes civic cooperation across parties to address crime, unemployment, and social problems with modest tax support.
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Freedom of religion not freedom from in church state dispute
Joseph H. Boatwright of North Ridgeville challenges a Chronicle-Telegram editorial claim that the Constitution mandates separation of church and state. He cites the First Amendment as prohibiting laws on establishment or free exercise of religion, arguing it guarantees freedom of religion, not freedom from religion, and urges a retraction of the separation statement.
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Questionable Advice on Pregnancy Guidance at Elyria West
George Henwood of Grandview Tennessee criticizes Lorain County Welfare and Elyria West schools for allegedly promoting teenage pregnancy, claiming schools should focus on education and urging parents to remove children or vote out school welfare officials.
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No Land of No as a two-letter guide for youth abstinence
John A. Dondero reflects on a county consultant remark about returning to a culture of saying no to drugs and alcohol. He contrasts Oz Counterpane and other fictional lands with a real No, where strict limits and clear messages shaped youth choices, urging canny restraint and personal responsibility without shaming.
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Asian mobs widen U S inroads as Triads rise
FBI and lawmakers warn East Asian organized crime, now led by Triads and tongs, are relocating to the United States from Hong Kong era fears. The network uses cross border moves to evade police, with loan sharking, extortion, illegal gambling, and prostitution. Senate members urge international cooperation to curb the threat ahead of 1997 Hong Kong handover.
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