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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1991
Page
2
The article ponders Dan Quayle as a possible surprise successor if Bush falters, noting Bush’s health scare and public doubt about Quayle’s readiness. It recalls Harry Truman’s ascent and warns against premature conclusions while stressing Bush’s support for Quayle on the 1992 ticket.
The USPS destroyed 300 million 52 cent Hubert Humphrey stamps and reprinted them at a $580,000 cost after an erroneous biographical margin note. Rep. Gerry Sikorski condemned the move but the decision was reversed by Postmaster General Anthony Frank amid calls for better accuracy and oversight.
In Elyria, 12-year-old Paul Allgood assisted his younger brother when the 2-year-old spiked a high fever and seized. Paul alerted his uncle, who called 9 1 1, and the family credits Paul’s quick thinking with preventing harm. Verita Allgood thanks Paul as a hero.
A Chronicle Telegram letter argues about protest and free speech, noting the Constitution’s limits on declaring war, and urging critic Trent Wollensiegel to leave the country if unhappy with freedoms, suggesting Cuba as a destination. It reflects on civic bounds, dissent, and patriotism with a sharp personal flourish by Jeffrey M. Willis.
The Chronicle-Telegram invites readers to submit letters to the editor for publication. Include signature, full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor, Chronicle-Telegram, Box 4010, Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 329-7187.
In an interview Chief Daryl Gates claims Mayor Bradley intends a political grab of the LAPD amid racial divides and a national outcry over the Rodney King beating. Gates defends the department while detailing tensions with City Hall and calls for staying on past Bradley’s 1993 term to influence the pick of a new chief.
William A. Rusher argues that Bush’s education reform seeks to empower parents and reduce NEA and AFT influence, while critics say it is too late and insufficient. He frames Congress and unions as obstacles, contrasts U S spending with Japan and Germany, and warns of warehousing students in a flawed egalitarian system.
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