Howard shaped civil rights in Elyria as first black judge
Former Elyria Municipal Judge John A. Howard died at 78. He broke barriers as Elyria's first Black judge and first Black president of the state and local bar associations. He founded the Elyria NAACP chapter and urged hiring of Black professionals. From 1985 to 1998 he was firm yet fair on the bench, inspiring youth with high standards.
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High court narrows ADA scope in disabled worker case
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Chevron may avoid hiring a disabled applicant due to health risks from refinery toxins. Justice Souter emphasized avoiding sickness and safety violations, while disability groups warned it limits equal opportunity and worker autonomy.
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Democrats eye populist tack amid Enron era scandals
Polls show public sees Bush tied to corporate America and GOP tax cuts favoring the rich. Democrats push a populist message to fix corporate misbehavior, restore investor confidence, and aid the middle class, citing Enron, Tyco, WorldCom, and Lucent as examples.
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Bush backs Israel in self defense amid calls to topple Saddam
The article argues that President Bush supports Israel's right to act against homicide bombers while pressuring for a Palestinian state. It quotes a senior Israeli official criticizing talks under fire and citing bilateral talks as essential. It urges toppling Saddam Hussein to signal resolve against terrorism and enable a legitimate negotiating partner for Israel.
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