Congress ends mandatory retirement age nationwide
The 99th Congress outlaws fixed retirement at 70 with limited exceptions. Employers cannot force retirement based on age though unqualified workers may be let go. Officials estimate 200000 more workers by 2000, while many older Americans welcome continued work and purpose.
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Rozelle urged to test NFL players for steroids say Fralic and Covert
Former NFL stars Bill Fralic and Jim Covert publicly push for steroid testing in the league. They argue steroids pose a greater risk than cocaine and that costs are manageable, urging Commissioner Rozelle to end his reluctance. They note Penn State already tests at about 70 dollars per player and estimate NFL-wide costs under three thousand five hundred dollars.
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Tenn Textbook Ruling Sparks Debate Over Fact vs Folklore
The Chronicle Telegram readers raise questions about wire service accuracy in a case from Hawkins County where parents challenged a Holt Rhinehart Winston reading list including The Wizard of Oz and The Diary of Anne Frank. Critics urge verification and caution against sensationalizing religious or ideological angles.
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Parade coverage in Elyria ignites reader critique
A Chronicle Telegram reader vents that Elyria downtown events, notably the Halloween parade, were under documented. The letter defends parental involvement in education, critiques media bias, and argues for stronger school and media accountability amid secularization debates.
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Sidewalks Aren’t the Answer for Local Students
A resident argues sidewalks fail to protect high school students traveling from Fowl Road to Elyria West High School. She notes long risky routes across busy roads and points to bused younger students and their behavior on streets. She suggests the school board expand transportation to include high schoolers despite budget limits.
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Elyria Great for Business Dear Ed
Letter praising Elyria as a thriving business hub. The writer reflects on Rotary service since 1932, highlights local progress from recent Rotary talk featuring Larry Jones and Frank Glavin, and notes many new retail and manufacturing ventures. He urges community pride and sustained growth.
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