Three strikes laws gain support amid crime fears
The piece argues for rational three strikes provisions targeting violent criminals while warning against overreach. It cites a 1994 Justice Department report on sexual assault sentences and notes offenders who commit multiple crimes can often reoffend, with examples like Richard Davis. It weighs public fear, fiscal costs, and the need for truth in sentencing to curb repeat offenses.
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Richard Davis
Polly Klass
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Oberlin School of Commerce reunion meeting announced
A meeting to remember the Oberlin School of Commerce is set for 10 a.m. Thursday November 9 at Monroe House 73 S Professor St rear. OHIO invites former students to share reminiscences and memorabilia and to spread the word. For questions call Mrs G W Arthrell at 774 8331.
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Oberin Historical and Improvement Organization
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Letter writer denounces Farrakhan and laments community silence
Elyria resident Michael Riccardi condemns Louis Farrakhan as a “king of hate” and blasts neighbors for not reporting vandalism that damaged his home. He recounts broken windows, a damaged wishing well, and lost trust in the community, thanking the one neighbor who called police.
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Farrakhan
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Chronicle-Telegram
Neighbors urged to engage after vandalism incident
A local resident pleads for community involvement after October 27 vandalism at a home. Teens reportedly egged the front, then covered it with flour, cream of wheat, beets, soup, prunes and white paint, warning others of a possible repeat.
Letters to the editor at Chronicle-Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor, subject to editing for brevity and accuracy. Include signature, full home address, and phone number. Mail to Editorial Page Editor Box 4010 Elyria 44035 or fax 329-7272 or email macronel ieenet.borain.oberlin.edu.
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Ieenet
Borain
Oberlin
Campaign finance reform and a funding overhaul
The piece argues for public funding of presidential and congressional campaigns, funded by government payments and free television time, while criticizing current reform efforts led by Newt Gingrich. It notes the Postal Service and licensed airwaves as cost supports and calls for ending private money in campaigns to curb influence peddling. Robert Reno.
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Congress
Newt Ging
Gingrich
Bob Packwood
Postal Service
Powell Clinton clash over Bosnia in 1996 campaign
Washington columnist Sandy Grady frames Clinton and Powell as opposite ends of a Bosnia debate. Powell, wary of sending troops, clashes with Clinton's push for 25 000 peacekeepers. The piece notes Powell's past cautions during Vietnam and Beirut and imagines how Bosnia could shape the 1996 race.
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Balkans
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