Negritude conference frames home for black Americans
The Miami speech-dream piece reflects on a Negri tude conference at Florida International University with Maya Angelou and John Henrik Clarke. It argues that Negritude defines a shared memory of oppression guiding future American identity across blacks and other groups, urging inclusive understandings for all to feel at home.
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Miami
Mississippi
Florida International University
Maya Angelou
John Henrik Clarke
Jan Carew
University of Michigan
America
Jorge Garcia
George Jones
Watching Amerika Through a Busy Family Night
A humorous reflection on a father attempting to follow the 14 and a half hour TV event Amerika while juggling teenagers, sports, and family obligations. The piece notes viewer fatigue and questions whether the miniseries heightens Cold War tensions or dulls responses to communism.
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MTV
Amerika
U.S
America
Kris Kristofferson
Elvis Presley
Frustrated caller vents over obscene calls to Elyria firm
In a Chronicle-Telegram letter the manager describes five obscene calls to the Elyria Telephone Company and balking steps. He details bureaucratic hurdles involving police, prosecutors, and the phone company, noting a $25 tracing fee and limited results. He mockingly suggests whistle blasts as a safer path to “justice.”
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Elyria Telephone Company
Police Department
Working women get tapped
The Chronicle-Telegram surveys how federal and other programs to aid women expanded while political backlash grew from the early 1970s. It notes shifts under Reagan and budget cuts affecting offices that advocate for working women, describing how government actions impact access to jobs, credit, and nontraditional opportunities.
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Chronicle-Telegram
United States
Reagan
Washington
Call for a county-wide modern phone system in Lorain County
The Building Industries Association of Lorain County cites the need for a regional phone network to attract and retain business. It criticizes fragmented efforts and emphasizes high tech growth, arguing that efficient communication is essential for prosperity and that now is the time to act. William D. Perritt signs as president.
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Building Industries Association of
Lorain County
William D. Perritt
Grateful note to Elyria caregivers and responders
A resident thanks Elyria Memorial Hospital staff, LifeCare ambulance attendants, and police officers Curtis Wim sat t Holstein for prompt, caring, lifesaving help after a March 3 car accident on Huron Street. The letter emphasizes community kindness and gratitude for medical and law enforcement efforts.
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
Chronicle-Telegram
Huron Street
Curtis
Wimsatt
Holstein
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Cesaire
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Nebraska
Mariel Hemingway
Sean
Elyria
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