Personal dating ads grow in popularity and debate
A discussion of personal ads notes their honesty and appeal beyond bars, citing a hermit seeking a country gal and the rise of dating formats like voice mail and private boxes. It contrasts their prevalence in upscale publications with limited use in Chronicle-Telegram country, and argues ads may be healthier than leaving love to chance.
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Weeds and hardy plants clash in a gardener's yard
The gardener recalls a naturalist line that weeds are plants out of place. In a soggy spring yard she battles dandelions, plantains, unknown invaders among crocus lilies and peonies, feeling frustration yet considering celebrating plant resilience instead of fighting it.
Articles of Subversion in a 200 Year Bill of Rights
Washington examines the Bill of Rights as a global subversion tool for authoritarian regimes. The Bicentennial commission led by Warren Burger promotes seminars and contests worldwide, citing free speech and rights as a revolutionary influence in nations like Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Burkina Faso. Miniature Constitution distributions accompany the campaign while analysts note mixed reactions among dictatorships. A second column discusses Boris Yeltsin’s deal with Gorbachev to stabilize Russia and the Central American unrest warning.
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Michigan Welfare Cut Sparks Public Grimness and Debate
Susan Ferguson, a mother of five in Hudson, details a 17 percent cut in ADC benefits that lowers her monthly income from 833 to 691 dollars, with looming $79 reductions as heating aid ends. She cites medical needs, child support gaps, and housing costs while lawmakers debate across the board versus targeted cuts. Michigan faces a 1.1 billion deficit as public aid shrinks despite rising caseloads, triggering legal action to restore aid and block Medicaid suspensions.
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Susan McFarland
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Community groups attend Coast Guard homecoming at Burke Lakefront
Gayle Butler from Elyria writes of Midview High School Band Show Choir Junior ROTC and Special Education students attending the U S Coast Guard Port Security Unit 802 homecoming at Burke Lakefront Airport praising student performance and thanking parents boosters and drivers for making the trip possible amid the school’s financial crisis. John Kruez of Columbus calls for U S action to protect Kurdistan and stop Iraqi aggression urging a UN protected enclave and international aid for civilians.
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Saying Thank You Affects More Than Just Courtesy
A personal reflection on the art of saying thank you, arguing it may be innate rather than learned. The author recalls a dog rescue where a grateful dog kissed them, then lists everyday helpers from waitresses to bank tellers and fire inspectors, noting gratitude improves both giver and receiver.
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