Beware postcards with great news and scams
A reader advisory on fraudulent post cards promising prizes like free Florida vacations or large cash prizes and luxury cars in exchange for upfront payments. The piece details a case of an 84 year old San Diego widow defrauded of over 125000 through mail and telemarketing scams and urges callers to contact the Postal Inspection Service for mail fraud cases.
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Wasiostth Llaey
Cybene
San Diego
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
David Fast
Postal Inspection Service
Postal Service
France bans smoking in most public places under EC rules
The French government restricts smoking in airports, stations, and even restaurants and cafes. Owners must provide non smoking areas as the Jan 1 EU advertising ban approaches, while Germany the Netherlands and Britain show resistance to tighter controls. A Malaysia law threatens up to two years in jail for public smoking.
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Europe
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Netherlands
Britain
Malaysia
Elyria considers pet neutering law as leash vote fails
A Chronicle-Telegram letter urges Elyria City Council to enact a pet neutering law after voting down a proposed leash measure. The writer cites shelter data from 1992 showing 895 dogs and 1280 cats admitted by Lorain County APL, with only 595 dogs and 369 cats adopted, while overcrowded shelters struggle to accept more animals. The plea calls residents to contact representatives to support neutering legislation.
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Elyria
Lorain County Animal Protective League
Lorain County Apl
The
Humane Society
Congress on notice says gulf of cooperation is back
Betty G Winters quotes U S Rep Richard Gebhardt asserting a new spirit of cooperation in Congress with President Bush and criticizes costly add ons, urging 535 members to hear from the public as ethics pressure rise and vetoes are a remedy.
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Bush
Georgia
Bill Clinton
al Gore
Fowler
Dinallo thanks supporters in Lorain County race
Robert Dinallo of Amherst thanks campaign workers and voters after a hard fought Lorain County commissioner race. He credits campaign chairmen Joan Bornier and Dick Bouch and offers goodwill to opponent Herb Jacoby while noting continued oversight.
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Lorain County
Joan Bornier
Dick Bouch
Herb Jacoby
Herb
Chronicle Telegram invites reader letters to the editor
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor for publication. Submit with signature, full address, and telephone number to Editorial Page Editor, Chronicle Telegram, Box 4010, Elyria 44036. Fax letters to 329-7272.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Clinton Dole tango nears Capitol clash of power
Washington narrative frames Bob Dole as Clinton’s principal obstacle and potential ally. Dole, veteran Kansas senator at 68, vows selective opposition while maneuvering to curb Clinton’s early agenda. The piece compares their dynamic to Reagan O Neill, notes GOP edge in Senate, and hints at battles over the economy and social policy.
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Tip
Reagan
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Gune
Cap Weinberger
Darth Vader
Boudoir
Coverdell Wins Georgia Senate Seat in GOP Upset
Political veteran Cal Thomas notes Paul Coverdell’s victory over Wyche Fowler signals a GOP foothold in Georgia after Reconstruction, highlighting a rare unity between suburban moderates and Religious Right. The piece discusses campaign contrasts, Bush-Clinton dynamics, and implications for 1996.
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Wyche Fowler
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Senate
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Reconstruction
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