Greenspan named to follow Volcker as Fed chairman
Alan Greenspan, highly regarded economist, poised to succeed Paul Volcker as Fed chairman. He is expected to maintain Volcker era policies, with Senate confirmation anticipated without delay. Greenspan's background includes roles on the Council of Economic Advisers and the Reagan Commission on Social Security Reform.
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Rockdale Bulldogs lose state title after self-reported ineligible player
Rockdale County High School in Conyers Georgia forfeits its state basketball championship after self reporting an ineligible player who appeared for 45 seconds in a postseason game. The coach and school defend the action as honest and ethical, sparking community support and praise for integrity.
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Baker loses on reflagging Persian Gulf policy
Frank Carlucci and George Shultz sided with not seeking Congress approval before Reagan moved Kuwaiti tankers under US flag and naval protection. Baker argued political risk. Reagan rejected. Dole faced criticism for AIDS testing stance while Bennett urged federal funding for AIDS programs amid budget pressures and conservative resistance.
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NR chief defends officers amid VFW arrest row
North Ridgeville police chief defends his force against Bristow-Acosta letters criticizing VFW gambling and liquor violations. He says laws apply to all, vows investigation of complaints, and pledges arrests when evidence supports prosecutions, protecting citizens freedoms.
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Local Christians defend church accountability amid PTL scandal
A reader commends the Chronicle-Telegram for fair reporting on Pearlygate and urges focus on local church accountability. The letter cites a U S News comparison of televangelists and the Southern Baptist Convention, arguing denominations remain transparent and encourage investing gifts in local congregations.
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Kid's protest on Westlake Bradley Road eminent domain plan
A 13 year old Christine DeJean argues against the City of Westlake’s plan to seize privately owned Bradley Road land for a third park. She cites wildlife, woods, and fairness to children, urging preservation of the Bradley woods and questioning park needs.
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Oberlin fund drive misattribution corrected
The report on Oberlin College commencement funds is corrected to attribute the $4200 total to a Mt Zion Baptist Church initiative led by Rev. Fred Steen and congregation. Naomi Tutu Seavers and Corbin Seavers spoke at a Freedom Fund Rally. $1100 came from the interdenominational service attendees and $3100 from Oberlin students and alumni who raised it earlier.
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Trim or Not to Trim Trees in the Orchard
A reader questions pruning choices for transplanted pines and oaks, weighing nature’s form against mowing convenience. He recalls a 50 year old pine with a toppled limb and a sunken trunk, and credits a friend for shaping a pin oak by freeing a split limb and restraining it with a lash, producing a straight healthy tree.
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