Central State faces overhaul as graduation declines and dorms shut
Editorial cites a 70 percent dropout rate among freshmen, nine dormitories closed for safety and structural issues, a $6 million deficit, and a state audit. Gov. Voinovich vows rebuild as a four year institution with new trustees while alumni defend the school and critics demand accountability. The piece notes racial context and calls for high standards.
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Central State University
Central State
George Voinovich
Voinovich
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Thieves and raccoons ruin Findley vacation
A Findley State Park visitor reports thefts and animal damage during a June camping trip. The writer urges 24 hour security, posted warnings, safer food storage, and locked valuables, noting a five day absence due to a family emergency and vandalism to the tent. The message asks Ohio friends to beware.
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Findley State Park
Findley
LaGrange housing debate raises questions about development
A reader letters condemns LaGrange referendum and State Supreme Court appeal in a planned golf course condo project. It questions the county board of elections, cites tax figures, and asks why a paved road and indoor plumbing are not provided, noting Union Station’s unfinished access and unsold homes at Homearama.
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State Supreme Court
County Board of Elections
Calvin Smith
Ms. Brunner
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Letters to the Editor Rules and Contact Instructions
The notice explains letter submission rules for the Chronicle Telegram including editing for brevity accuracy and clarity. It lists required signature full address and telephone number and provides mail box address Elyna 44036 a fax number 329-7272 and an email contact macronel freenet.borain.oberlin.edu for electronic submission.
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Rights advocates appalled at Clinton record
Civil libertarians warn Clinton administration broadens government power in the name of fighting crime and terrorism. Wiretapping rises, habeas corpus rights are limited, and the Communications Decency Act sparks constitutional concerns. Panetta defends measures as needed, Moynihan condemns overreach, and the debate centers on preserving civil liberties amid security fears. Ann McFeathers reports for the Scripps Howard Nets Service.
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Dole snubs NAACP as race voting shifts debated
San Diego Union Tribune columnist Joseph Perkins argues Dole should engage black voters, while Mfume and NAACP leaders defend a tough stance. The piece analyzes black voting patterns, party loyalty, and the potential for cross over support on civil rights issues. It contrasts Republican outreach with black electorate white-hot loyalty to Democrats and weighs implications for both parties.
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Bob Dole
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Kweisi Mfume
Dole
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Mfume
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Haley Barbour
Bill Clinton
Colin Powell
Abraham Lincoln
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