Phony Elyria city ID purchase sparks public outcry
The Elyria assistant fire chief Glenn Saddler used the city identification to buy a computer, avoiding $300 in sales tax and keeping the money. He paid with personal funds and faces no charges. Officials blame the seller and urge disciplinary action by Mayor Keys and possible penalties on the company if it encouraged the scheme. If widespread, tax losses would impact local services including the fire department.
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Japan Faces Shift Toward Shorter Hours and Higher Wages
A look at Japan's long work hours and rising calls for better pay and less stress. Prime Minister Miyazawa and Sony's Akio Morita push for more humane workplaces, while surveys show both overtime issues and a growing interest in family life and non work activities.
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Kiichi Miyazawa
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Akio Morita
Opinions on editorials and reader letters
The Chronicle-Telegram presents editorials and guest columns to challenge readers to form opinions. It invites reader thoughts and letters to the editor, encouraging public discourse on issues and viewpoints.
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Levis and funding plea echo in school board notes
A reader urges halting levies and seeking new money sources for area schools after five levies failed, arguing for cuts to levies and alternative funding. The letter contrasts with Mike Tyson’s rape case coverage and includes a student’s support photo at Hopkins Airport.
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Elyria West High School
Cleveland Hopkins
Mike Tyson
Associated Press
Tyson
Tax simplification hides what hurts the working man
Richard Gast of North Ridgeville argues that tax changes in 1987 eliminate common deductions and fuel recession fears. He recounts advising clients to pay debt and still supports home equity loans while noting people justify large car purchases by deducting sales tax and interest. He questions claims that taxes are unchanged and urges readers to write their congressman.
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Catch The Spirit slogan tweak for Elyria district
John R. Williams, president of Humphrey and Cavagna Insurance, notes downtown parking shortages and urges business owners, judges, and City Hall to promote off street parking. He cites a lease dropped for a second floor office and a national firm moving to Amherst after parking frustrations.
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Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor notice
The Chronicle Telegram welcomes letters to the editor and 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 or fax to 3297272.
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Time for Housecleaning targets incumbents and Bush
The Orlando Sentinel letter argues for a nationwide defeat of incumbents in both parties, including Bush and Quayle, amid scandals and voter outrage. It cites checks, debt, and failed leadership, urging the public to replace lawmakers to rebuild the economy.
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