Rail depot and riverfront park lose federal grants
Elyria and Lorain failed to win Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act funds for downtown Elyria rail depot and a Lorain riverside park. ODOT chose other projects, citing local needs. Avon Lake bicycle paths won $673,500. Local projects will increasingly rely on local funding.
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Congress
Elyria
Lorain
Flynna
Riverside Park
Lorain County
Amtrak
View from the summit marks mixed Mideast progress
The Mideast summit drew 14 Arab nations and 27 leaders, praising the U S backed peace process while Syria and Iran absences limit gains. Clinton touted aid promises and defense ties to bolster Peres, with potential future pressure for more aid as regional terrorism concerns persist.
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Mideast
Israel
Syria
Iran
Clinton
Shimon Peres
Egypt
U.S. Mideast
Language and culture clash in immigrant life and policy
A letter argues immigrants should learn English to avoid segregation and potential ethnic conflict while preserving heritage. It contrasts language with identity, urging rapid English education to secure futures without abandoning native roots. It also critiques EPA vehicle checks and suggests alternatives like electric transport.
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Bureau of Employment Services
United States
Elyria West students welcome at Elyria High
A Elyria West High School senior cheers Elyria High for inviting West students to visit and possibly attend next year. The writer notes disappointment over the West High closure but welcomes the move and hopes continued goodwill eases the transition for all involved.
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EHS
Elyria High
Elyria West High School
Elyria West
English Is Vital For Immigrant Success In U S
Letter from an immigrant recalls arriving in 1950 and joining evening classes to learn English. He describes a mixed-nationality class, the effort to communicate, and the belief that fluency enables a better future despite the controversy over English language rulings and Spanish use at home.
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Texas
Samual C. Kiser
America’s
Shore
Boecker's Path to America from Germany
German immigrant Boecker arrived in the United States, beginning a new chapter abroad. He settled into life in the host country, linking his past to a future in a foreign land.
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Boecker
United States
Germany
Reagan quote sparks debate over trees causing pollution
In a February column Paul Facinelli cites Ronald Reagan claiming trees cause pollution. The piece notes Reagan’s controversial remark startled scientists and discusses tree emissions, including hydrocarbons like pinene, to illustrate his point.
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Paul Facinelli
Ronald Reagan
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines that letters to the editor are welcome and may be edited for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full home address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Box 4010 Elyria 44036 or fax 3297272 or email macronet ieenet.bo rain.oberlin.edu.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Macronet
Ieenet
Borain
Oberlin
Perot Ready Again to Try to Beat the House
Washington columnist Sandy Grady analyzes the 1990s outsider appeal of Steve Forbes and Ross Perot. The piece compares their campaigns, noting Forbes spent about 30 million to win 76 delegates and that Perot could eclipse Dole in a three way race. It frames politics as a Vegas casino where rich contenders aim to topple insiders.
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Steve Forbes
Steverino
Boss Perot
Forbes
Perot
Bob Dole
Phil Gramm
Lamar Alexander
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Tord
Bill Clinton
Ol’ Ross
Reform Party
Dole
California
Steve
Ross
Beltway
John Connally
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
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Delaware
Washington Values
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White House
Jack Kemp
Merci
San Diego
Wendell Willkie
Franklin Roosevelt
Steve Neal
Dark Horse
Willkie
Wisconsin
Malcolm Sr
China
Bedlam
Ross Perot
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