Prolonged campaigns threaten voter interest and ally confidence
The piece argues long drawn out campaigns alienate voters and distract lawmakers from governing. It cites Democrats wooing various groups, Reagan’s unofficial run, and aides traveling across states. It warns prolonged cycles strain foreign policy, erode allied certainty, and calls for earlier election law changes to shorten campaigns and reduce spending before 1988.
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United States
Florida
Harold Stassen
Soviet Union
White House
Elyria Faces Funds Gap for Wastewater Plant Upgrade
In an editorial, Elyria laments reliance on federal and state funding for a $32 million wastewater plant upgrade. The EPA cites the plant as a major Lake Erie polluter and threatens fines, while Elyria ranks 119th among 600 Ohio projects for top-tier funding in 1984. Local taxpayers bear the burden as grants dwindle and local control fades.
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Elyria
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Lake Erie
EPA
Ohio
Nent
Congress
Columbus
Washington
Lorain Nepotism Controversy In City Hiring
In Lorain the mayor’s son William Parker is appointed inspector in the engineering department. The son, formerly a crane operator laid off 18 months ago, will earn about 17400 a year handling inspections drafting and surveying. Critics say qualifications and ethical standards are questioned and fear a pattern of nepotism.
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William Parker
William
Parker
Lorain
Will Nancy Tell Ronno About Reagan Second Term?
Washington insiders say Ronald Reagan is highly likely to seek a second term with a 99.5 percent probability. The sole doubt centers on Nancy Reagan who has weighed heavily on the decision due to her health and the couple’s difficulties.
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New Hampshire
Atlanta
Ronald Reagan
Washington
Nancy
Reagan
White House
Inflation debate in letters cites govt spending and Fed actions
The Chronicle-Telegram letters discuss inflation caused by government spending and defend the Federal Reserve actions. The writer argues that public misconceptions persist about inflation and the Fed’s role, noting common misunderstandings and urging readers to consider policy impacts.
John Birch Society defended as non profit and diverse
A Chronicle Telegram reader argues the John Birch Society is not Communist or extremist, noting its Indianapolis founding in 1958 and inclusive membership. The letter contrasts anti communist aims with inflation critique and pins blame on government money policy and the Fed, urging responsibility for rising prices and policy.
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Larry McDonald
John Birch Society
Ku Klux Klan
The
John Birth
Federal Reserve System
Weimar Germany
Poland
France
Brazil
Vial of Life at Mall at Health Fair
The Lorain County Pharmacy Association joins NRTA-AARP and Lorain Rotary Club at Midway Mall Health Fair to offer the Vial of Life program. The kit stores medical information for emergencies with a refrigerator vial and door stickers. Visit the association booth to participate.
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Midway Mall
Lorain County Pharmacy Association
Nrta-Aarp
Lorain
Ralph Bauer 86 Birthday Note From The Chronicle
A reader recalls Ralph Bauer turning 86 as listed in The Chronicle Telegram classifieds page F-2. He fondly describes Bauer Dairy at Middle Avenue and Temple Court, the eclectic clientele, Irma Bruce and Ralph’s hospitality, and the lively morning gatherings with Charlie McCarver Otto Schoepfle and Leota Mitchell.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Ralph Bauer
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West
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Bauer Dairy
Irma Bruce
Charlie McCarver
Otto Schoepfle
Leota Mitchell
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