Wright ethics case tests Congress reform or excuses
The House Ethics Committee weighs eight months of probes into Speaker Jim Wright with three possible outcomes exoneration reprimand or censure or expulsion. The secret Phelan report lists gifts from Texas developer George Mallick and related influence on grants and regulators, plus lucrative speech books.
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Senators authorize six mail newsletters at no cost
The U S Senate approved a change allowing each senator to mail six statewide newsletters annually at no cost rather than three, a cost borne by the postal service. Critics question the process and impact on postage, noting the broad reach to 90 million households and implying substantial expense.
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Airlines raise fares as Eastern strike lingers
Competing carriers including TWA USAir Delta and Midway have quietly boosted prices while Eastern is strikebound, prompting charges of gouging from consumer groups. The public may distrust pleas to “fly the friendly skies” after the experience.
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Politics at Howard University draws fire over Atwater link
The Chronicle-Telegram notes a Scripps Howard editorial argues Lee Atwater's appointment to Howard University's board risks racist overtones and political expediency. It contrasts student protests with Atwater's resignation to prevent violence and questions who should set the university's politics. The piece urges racial justice and cautions against treating race as a political variable.
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Lorain DUI case prompts call for tougher justice
Debra B. Calabrese urges Judge Timko to speed up rulings in the 1988 89 DUI case of a third offender with a BAC of .297. She warns Kansas Avenue residents and school families of potential danger and asks for heightened awareness of sentencing, noting possible penalties from 30 days to a year in jail fines up to 1000 dollars and license suspension up to 10 years.
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Letter Submission Instructions for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and notes they may edit for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 3297187.
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American imprisoned in Nepal for preaching Christianity
American missionary David McBride spent four months in a Nepalese jail after being arrested for carrying Christian pamphlets. He and Canadian Melvyn Rudd were released when a judge, also the prosecutor, ordered their release. The piece notes Nepal's law against conversion efforts and cites international pressure from U.S. lawmakers and Amnesty International.
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