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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1990
Page
7
A panel reveals Hanford in Washington state released dangerous radiation from 1944 to the mid 1950s and that officials may have known exposures occurred as early as 1946. Scientists urge an epidemiological study of affected workers and nearby residents to assess long term harm and restore public accountability.
The House passes the Clean Air Act adding a 250 million five year program to extend unemployment benefits for workers losing jobs to the act. White House officials warn it opens a yearly deficit path and may trigger a presidential veto. Senator Dixon cites a study saying 3.7 million jobs could be at risk.
East Berlin based account portrays Andrei Sakharov choosing exile in Gorky over a chance to leave for the West in 1985. Broker Wolfgang Vogel aided high level exchanges, while Sakharov died in December after condemning the Communist Party. Sharansky’s release followed in 1986.
Washington action contrasts Mitchell and McConnell bills on spending caps, PACs, soft money, and public financing. Mitchell would curb influence, aiding challengers and risking incumbents. McConnell offers limited constraints. Common Cause warns on legalities, money in politics, and the S&L and sugar lobby connections.
Letter from Daniel H. Witzke of Olmsted Township argues that President Reagan sought tax and spending cuts but faced a Congress unwilling to trim, blaming incumbents for deficits and warning retirees about Social Security and Medicare entitlements. Witzke calls for defeating long incumbencies and overturning the 98 percent reelection rate in Congress.
The Chronicle Telegram welcomes letters to the editor and may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include your signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 329-7187 if you have a fax machine.
A personal reminiscence from a summer in southern Ohio oilfields as a roustabout. The writer recalls driving experiences with a Marmon Chummy roadster, family auto history, and the Star automobile jingle. He notes crude types, casing head gas, and the shift to later Fords and Cadillacs, with a fond tip to the 1967 Thunderbird.
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