Higher federal taxes not best not only way
The piece argues the first Bush presidency will face Democratic pressure for tax hikes to cut deficits, but public opinion and economists favor spending cuts. It notes Congress faces Rostenkowski’s 15 cent gasoline tax proposal and warns such tax hikes risk inflation, regressivity, and undermining state funding, highlighting a shift toward spending restraint.
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National health tax proposal aims to guarantee basics
A bipartisan National Leadership Commission on Health Care urges a national health tax to ensure basic medical services for all. It would set a benefits floor while keeping private insurance, targeting 37 million uninsured and curbing costs from 550 billion to 1.5 trillion by 2000, with White House start.
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Letter on leash laws for Elyria dogs
A reader argues repeated pet hit and run letters show fatigue and urges Elyria to enact or enforce leash laws. The piece cites Elyria ordinance 505.01 requiring dogs to be kept on property or under control, with fines up to 100 dollars for a first offense and 250 dollars plus possible jail for repeated offenses within a year.
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James A. Easterday Willoughby
National Guard Honduras road project highlighted
The Chronicle-Telegram reports Ohio National Guard and Army Reserve units are in Honduras during annual training, upgrading a 20 plus kilometer farm to market road and building schools and medical facilities. The piece notes regulatory limits, labor-union approvals, and DoD budget control, with Lt. Thomas Pallardy preparing to deploy. Readers are urged to consider pet ownership responsibility amid letters about animal control practices and a note of appreciation for EOM Head Start children’s outing.
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Chronicle Telegram invites readers to submit letters to editor
The Chronicle Telegram requests letters to the editor for publication. Include your signature, full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle Telegram Box 4010 Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 3297187.
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Bush says UN ignores Cuba rights abuses
US president criticizes UN Human Rights Commission for not acting on Cuba while noting its annual session closed without Cuba monitoring. The piece cites arrests of dissidents during the commission visit and argues Castro uses UN leniency to stay in favor. It also covers Tower nomination politics and short editorials on Meacham and Mosbacher.
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