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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1996
Page
10
Richard W. Riley argues reading sustains national progress and warns private school vouchers undermine public education. He says literacy prevents crime and conflict with strong public schools as the solution, not abandonment, urging continued reform rather than retreat. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Chronicle Telegram invites reader feedback through letters to the editor and guest columns. Editorial and opinion pieces on the page challenge readers to form their own views and to share responses.
A columnist questions the value of high paid outside athletes, arguing mercenary stars move teams yearly while fans fund their salaries. Complains continue about local teams, Florida sun, and Cleveland seeking a new football arena as schools face funding concerns.
Facinelli notes the value of enriching potting soil in gardening. The reader recalls transplanting an ailing aloe and preserving soil around the roots to aid recovery.
A reader jokes about The Chronicle-Telegram Facinelli column fueling growth of an aloe plant, claiming the piece’s “b.s.” caused the plant to flourish. The note then shifts to local Elyria school changes and West High student Jotreil, with plans for a new combined high school.
Tam Happy notes Elyria High has no gangs and argues that groups over five students are not gangs. The piece asserts Elyria West has no gang unit and mentions DARE officers stationed there as the Sheriff Department expands, implying transfers.
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor with editing for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number. Send to Editorial Page Editor Box 4010 Elyria 44036 or fax 3297272 or email macronelfreenet.borain.oberlin.edu
Robert Reno comments on The Survey of Consumer Finances showing the top 1 percent held 30 percent of wealth in 1992, while the next 9 percent held 37 percent and the bottom 90 percent gained little. He notes wage stagnation, rising CEO pay, and windfalls from asset prices amid a polarized economy.
Cai Thomas argues Bob Dole should frame a reform campaign that reclaims wartime virtues, personal responsibility, and social integrity. He calls for Dole to challenge a generation gap, critique entitlements, and set an agenda focused on rebuilding foundational principles to unite Americans and restore national character.
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