Election campaign current crop judged by issues and polls
The piece contrasts 1988 hopefuls with past presidents, noting few candidates define clear issues. Jackson and Robertson present distinct goals while Gephardt fades against auto concerns. Dukakis leads, Gore and Simon spar for influence as polls shape strategy and funding.
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Ronald Reagan
Dennert Jr. Seeks National Spotlight for Presidential Bid
Nor bert G. Dennertt Jr., former Cuyahoga and Lorain County politician, aims for national exposure to boost his Democratic presidential campaign. He criticizes school busing, runs private schools in Cleveland, and plans to win delegates in Ohio while courting West Virginia support with a platform on welfare reform jobs programs and drug stance. He notes limited media and fundraising so far and compares his hopes to a local anchorman waiting for a networks break.
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Lorain County
Norbert G. Dennertt Jr
United States
Denneryl
Cuyahoga County
Denneril
Dennerll
Hamsphire
Barry
Chronicle-Telegram
Columbia Township
Dennery
Gary Hart
New Hampshire
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Ohio
West Virginia
Elyria lighting bid sparks dismissal over contract
Elyria designer George D. Strom of LampLight Industries Inc. lost the downtown streetlight contract to Graybar Electric Co. The 131 units in a 19th century motif would line Broad Street Depot Street and Ely Square. Strom says his fixtures were superior but Graybar met specifications and cost less. He acknowledges the fixture exceeded specs and notes he aimed for a showcase.
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George D. Strom
Broad Street
Depot Street
Ely Square Park
Strom
Graybar
Radiation therapy center opens at St Joseph Lorain
St Joseph Hospital and Health Center in Lorain unveils a 12.2 million two story expansion featuring a linear accelerator, the first in Lorain County, to treat malignant tumors with high energy x rays and electron beams. The wing will house diagnostics and outpatient services and is slated to open April 17.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Cancer Department
St. Joseph’s
Lorain County
Dave Hykes
Jan Jones to Speak at Lorain Benefit Luncheon
LORAIN County hosting a benefit luncheon April 22 featuring Jan Jones as speaker to support the Arthritis Foundation. The noon event at DeLuca's Place in the Park includes wine live music and door prizes with a $20 per person charge and reservations by April 1.
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Lorain
PM Magazine
Arthritis Foundation
Lorain County
DeLuca’s Place In the Park
Middle Ridge Rd
Elyria
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