Lorain County auditor blamed for 40k error and open meetings
Lorain County faces a 40000 dollar cost from an omission error by County Auditor Julian Pijor’s office. Past failures to file reimbursements and earnings reports prompted scrutiny of the auditor and county commissioners open meetings practices, with calls for ongoing public scrutiny.
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Lorain County
Julian Pijor
IRS
Pijor
Board of Commissioners
Betty Blair
Mary Jo Vasi
Ohio Public Defender
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Ethiopia Rebels Threaten Mengistu as Civil Unrest Rises
The article describes escalating conflict in Ethiopia with rebels seeking to oust President Mengistu Haile Mariam, famine and displacement worsening living conditions, and international relief efforts hampered by the regime. It warns that regardless of the outcome, Ethiopian lives are unlikely to improve substantially.
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Mengistu Haile Mariam
Ple
United States
Addis Ababa
Mengistu
Liberia
Sheriff's deputy blasts fringe benefits and layoffs claim
Shawn Hadaway of Elyria counters Philip Eldridge's letter urging a four day week and fringe cutbacks. He details off duty moonlighting, lack of overtime pay, personal equipment expenses, and sacrifices by Lorain County SWAT, arguing the budget crisis requires layoffs rather than reduced hours.
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Philip Eldridge
Eldridge
Lorain County
Vermilion
Eld
Day of Prayer: Community praise and a noted healing moment
Dorothy B. Krecic from North Ridgeville praises the National Day of Prayer event led by local pastors. She recalls children singing, a closing prayer with church bells, and the hymn Abide With Me. She hopes broader publicity boosts turnout next year on May 2, 1992 for the nation’s healing.
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Dorothy B. Krecic
North Ridgeville
My husband and I oppose the Brady Bill opinion piece
Ramona M Allison of Sheffield Lake argues the seven day handgun waiting period would not have prevented shootings like James Brady's. She cites Hinckley and stolen guns, saying the Brady Bill targets law abiding citizens, not criminals, and calls for instant records checks instead.
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James Brady
John Hinckley
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Chronicle-Telegram Calls for Letters to Editor
The Chronicle-Telegram invites public letters to the editor. Submissions may be edited for brevity and clarity. Include signature, full address, and telephone number. mail to Editorial Page Editor, Chronicle-Telegram, Box 4010, Elyria 44036 or fax to 929-7187.
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Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Affirmative action and the reality of discrimination
Claude Lewis argues that discrimination exists beyond race and gender, praising affirmative action as a remedy. He contends whites benefited from quotas, asserts minorities and women face ongoing bias, and urges equal opportunity as essential for a diverse, competitive United States. He cites personal observations and quotes Cecil B. Moore to emphasize shared civic responsibility.
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United States
George Bush
Claude Lewis
Philadelphia Inquirer
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