Life without father crisis in U S cities
A U S Department of Health and Human Services finding notes one in four births in America are to unwed mothers and 15 million children live in households without fathers. The piece argues federal policy subsidizes single motherhood and calls for programs that support poor fathers and promote family cohesion.
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America
Elyria
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Jacobson
San Diego County
Social Services Agency
Soviet coffin makers claim Politburo gets special coffins
Ogonek reports that top party leaders receive extra large coffins lined with red silk while ordinary citizens are not. Only two private citizens are honored this way, both persecuted in life. Vladimir Vysotsky and Andrei Sakharov.
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Communist Party
Politburo
Elyria Library land purchase concerns raised by reader
MARCELLA CRAGO of Grafton questions the Elyria Library plan to buy land far from the city. She urges considering children and non drivers and asks for the purchase price and seller details.
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Gas-training tragedy and a call for transparency
A reader condemns the U S propaganda and warns of chemical warfare risks for troops. He recalls his Marine son’s battle with a brain tumor tied to heat and training, calling for full disclosure and accountability. The letter also praises Lorain officials for Sunset Festival success and urges Elyria to host similar events.
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North Carolina
Lorain
Alex Olejko
Chronicle-Telegram Calls for Reader Letters to Editor
The Chronicle-Telegram invites letters to the editor and notes edits may be made for brevity accuracy and clarity. Include signature full address and telephone number and mail to Editorial Page Editor Chronicle-Telegram Box 4010 Highs 44036 or fax to 329-7187.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Chronicle- Telegram
US aims and risks in Middle East crisis
William A. Rusher argues that after the Soviet collapse the United States bears a duty to secure Middle Eastern oil by supporting regional monarchies. He describes a blockade on Iraq, Saddam Hussein's countermeasures, and predicts Bush will use force to topple Saddam, warning of potential chemical or nuclear threats but asserting the United States will prevail.
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Middle East
Soviet Union
United States
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Bush
Mr. Bush
Saddam Sussein
President Bush
Admiral Crowe
Hussein
William A. Rusher
Claremont Institute
California
Iran
Saddam
Hashemi Rafsanjani
Geneva
Congress spouses as lobbyists raise ethics questions
A Washington column notes lawmakers increasingly work with spouses who lobby or legally assist firms tied to their Senate work. It cites Sen. Tom Harkin and his wife Ruth as an example, discusses funding schemes, and mentions other couples facing similar scrutiny. It also covers Iran Iraq peace signals and a mini editorial criticizing Interior Secretary nominee.
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Ogonek
Sakharov
AIR Jackson
Fetboune
PRC
Marcella Crago Grafton
Sick Bay
Norfolk Naval Hospital
Ussr
Syria
Kirkbuk
Israel
Victoria Milczaer Grafton
Cascade Park
Lake Erie
Dave Deptula
Western
Europe
Japan
William Rusher
Congressional
Washington
Congress
Sen
Tom Harkin
D Lown
Senate
Ruth Harkin
Anderson
Dale van Altay
Capitol Hill
Harkin
Senate Ethics Committee
Anne Bingaman
Jeff Bingaman
D-N.m
Mrs. Bingaman
Bingaman
Pam Kostmayer
Peter Kostmayer
D-Pa
Ing
Interior Department
Manuel Lujan
Yellowstone Park
Park Service
Yellowstone
Lujan
Jack Anderson
Mie
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