History of Election Day Reflects Sober and Rowdy Roots
The piece traces Election Day origins from 1848 national voting standards to earlier local practices. It notes riots in Ohio in 1932, Kentucky feuds, and a 1952 Miami voting incident over an Eisenhower skirt. It highlights open-air tallying, restricted suffrage, and early colonial limits with newspaper anecdotes and quotes.
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St. Clairsville
Ohio
Belmont County
Kentucky
Miami
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Lorain County Voters Pack Polling Places Early
Lorain County election officials report heavy turnout by 8 am with crowds at Elyria High Pittsfield Town Hall Lakeview Baptist Church and Southview High School. Voters waited in lines as in 1988 while volunteers urged patience amid strong interest and mild morning weather.
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County Board of Elections
Lorain County
Elyria High
Pittsfield Town Hall
Vermilion
Lakeview Baptist Church
Southview High School
South Lorain
Candidates battle Clinton era under high turnout drive
In a heated campaign, Bush vows victory despite Clinton leads in key states like New Jersey and Ohio, while Perot trails. Voters cite economy as the dominant issue amid a wave of retirements and redistricting shaping 120 new House faces and 35 Senate races with female candidates competitive.
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Bush
Val Fields
New Jersey
Ohio
Georgia
Clinton
Perot
GM names Smale chairman as Smith becomes chief executive
GM promotes John G. Smale to chairman and elevates John F. Smith to chief executive amid a fundamental change strategy. Smith signals a plan to speed job cuts and cost reductions while Smale, key in a board revolt, brings a track record from Procter & Gamble.
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John F
Jack” Smith
Procter & Gamble Co
John G. Smale
Smith
Perot taunts Bush in 1992 debate style
A loaded exchange features Ross Perot taunting George Bush about debate readiness and schooling as he argues both major parties fail to fix the federal deficit. He questions whom voters would trust on safety and money and even who to marry their daughters.
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St. Louis
Mr. Bush
Debaie
Oxford
Yale
Roses Perot
Electoral map and the fate of the popular vote
The speaker notes that unlike the president and vice president who are not elected by direct vote, state popular votes decide each state's electoral votes. A 270 vote majority is required to win the presidency in the electoral system.
Gas-Oxyl fuel blend rules spark price watch in Ohio
EPA requires winter blend with about 10 percent ethanol in 39 metro areas to curb carbon monoxide as engines warm slowly this season. Dealers report similar prices across rivals, with self-serve unleaded near 1.11 dollars in the seven county region.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Pais
David Schroeder
Schroeder
Elyria
AAA
Ohio Motorists Association
Ohio
Indicted businesswoman built chain of video stores in Ohio
The former teacher Shaw, indicted but entering a plea of innocent, started in 1981 with a single Antioch Drive store near Lorain County Community College. She expanded to Elyria and Lorain with outlets in busy shopping strips beside fast food and national chains, citing location research for success.
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J. Timothy Dandmeestd Ba
Shaw
Antioch Drive
Lorain County
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