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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1993
Page
9
Opinion argues sidewalks strengthen neighborhoods and property values, urging Oberlin and Elyria to uphold original sidewalk construction requirements. Highlights the risks of delaying builds and the need for ongoing maintenance to prevent unsafe, gap ridden sidewalks.
The Chronicle-Telegram outlines that opinions in editorials guest pieces and cartoons aim to provoke reader thoughts and invite letters to the editor sharing perspectives and reactions.
Critics say television executives resist nonviolent programming despite public demand and congressional pressure. Networks push violent shows like Ambush at Waco and Murder in the Heartland, clinging to blood and bombs to boost ratings while offering only hollow promises of change.
A reader recounts watching a home shopping show for a year and finally ordering an exclusive bracelet. The item arrived underwhelmingly and the buyer believes a flea market offers better value. The note questions producers pay and mocks hype about Italian goods and celebrity endorsements.
Citizens criticize a recent budget push citing a Las Vegas style fire station, new Crown Victoria cruisers with radar, and the need to widen East Broad Street. They question accountability of the city finance group and warn of worsening street conditions if officers keep personal vehicles amid rising expenditures.
A letter from Elyria residents criticizes the finance committee led by a local banker, quoting John Baird on June 2 about running a business rather than winning friends. The writers pledge to vote him out and urge elected officials to protect residents’ interests, signed by eight locals.
After a Memorial Day parade, Elyria residents note clean, well trimmed Elywood Park Cascade Park and Ely Park. The Park and Recreation Board and staff receive commendation for high quality city park maintenance. Residents urge others to enjoy and appreciate these natural city benefits.
A letter argues Bill Clinton proposes and Sher Tod Brown backs the largest tax increase in U S history. It claims veterans pensions for service connected disabilities would be cut by 20 percent and that the BTU tax would raise prices on all goods while Social Security taxes would rise for many citizens.
The writer argues against higher taxes for the rich and urges action against abortion rights supported by Congressman Brown. Repeats sentiment that taxes are excessive and that Brown votes for abortion rights despite constituents' views. Calls readers to contact Brown to oppose abortion and taxes.
A resident urges Lorain County to replace the scattered system of animal control with a dedicated animal management department. They cite repeated stray reports to the Animal Protective League and referrals to SPCA and humane societies, noting the dog warden handles dogs but not cats. The letter advocates affordable spaying and neutering to curb overpopulation and disease, urging officials to abandon the old dog warden model.
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and notes they are subject to editing for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number with mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4610 Elyria 44036 Fax 329-7272 or email macronel freenetforain oberlin.edu.
Rep Kweisi Mfume leads a newly assertive Black Caucus that rebuffs White House invitations, signaling a shift from the Reagan era stance and pressing Clinton to demonstrate real minority leadership amid mismatched portfolios and a perception of few people of color in the inner circle.
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