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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2004
Page
1
U S Rep Sherrod Brown calls for Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld to quit for failing to act swiftly on reports of abuse by Iraqi prison staff and for the wider Bush Cheney leadership failures. He criticizes lack of accountability and says the issue harms U S image and recruitment.
Brown criticizes C2 Bush saying abuse cases are not isolated and questions how to involve the United Nations. He argues that criticizing or insisting on acting alone will not help resolve the crisis.
President Bush insists he is doing a good job as administration aides push a coordinated White House response to dam aging images of prisoner abuse in Iraq and quell mounting criticism. Officials seek to limit political damage while condemning the mistreatment.
Elyria Schools teachers and support staff vote to accept a one year contract starting in fall 2.5 percent raise. Nancy Warzecha, president of the Elyria Education Association, says the agreement faces few issues and adds input on development days through two union dominated committees. The school board meets May 19 to consider the contract.
County letter carriers collected nearly 100 tons of nonperishable food on Saturday for the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive. Elyria branches contributed about 25 tons to the Salvation Army on Broad Street as 70 carriers and 20 volunteers gathered bags from mailboxes and doorsteps.
Ice cream fans face higher costs as dairy, vanilla, and cocoa prices rise amid unrest and natural disasters. Industry veteran Lynda Utterback notes a rare convergence of factors driving 6 to 20 percent or more in price hikes. Oberlin shop Dairy Twist owner Bonnie Underwood says costs have increased, with more rises possible. Rae Lynn Brady comments on further supplier-driven changes.
Forecast calls for showers and isolated thunderstorms with a high near 74 degrees. For full AccuWeather details, see Page A8.
Commissioner candidates Canfield and Kale sharpen contrasts during heated exchanges amid county race. Local and state politics note rising tensions as voters prepare for upcoming election, with both sides outlining policy differences and criticisms.
In Wednesday's Chronicle readers meet the Oberlin beauty contest set to debut. The feature highlights contestants, venue details, and local enthusiasm for the pageant debut.
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