Reno’s plan to screen White House visitors sparks privacy fears
Editorial argues Janet Reno seeks background checks on all White House visitors to spare the Clintons political embarrassment. It warns such checks would give law enforcement veto power, expose confidential data to political appointees, and create vague standards of what constitutes an embarrassment, noting past presidential photo lapses as context.
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Editorial Page Invite Readers To Voice Opinions
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to share thoughts via letters to the editor. Editorials, guest pieces, cartoons and columns challenge readers to form opinions and engage in public discourse.
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Man in God's image despite pope's words
A reader rejects Pope John Paul II's remarks on evolution and creation. They affirm a literal Genesis creation, insist on a seven day week, and warn against placing faith in a religious figure rather than in scripture.
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Spring Valley School letter praises past and present
Ceee Tom responds to Phyllis Welsh about Spring Valley School noting nostalgia for the old elementary, describing current students and changes while preserving the school’s core purpose. The piece also promotes a dove protection ballot initiative led by Save the Doves with a 1997 Ohio vote plan and a toll-free signup line.
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Campaign finance reform and a crowded voter landscape
Robert Reno argues that the 1996 election featured unprecedented spending and open funding sources that shaped voter choice. He notes broader access to money, diverse interests influencing votes, and a need for reform despite revelations facilitating transparency.
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Goodbye to David Brinkley, a standard of broadcast journalism
Cal Thomas reflects on David Brinkley stepping down as host of This Week on ABC. He recalls Brinkley writing his own material, shaping the craft, and guiding colleagues at NBC News. Brinkley’s era, seen through Thomas, marked by integrity, humility, and unique talent. Brinkley’s legacy endures even as the anchor chair changes.
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