Lorain debates landlord repair rights and rental safety
Lorain officials fear a rushed expansion of landlord repair powers may raise rents and endanger tenants. Council approved two ordinances July 21 requiring rental property certification and broadening self repair rules. The Board of Building Standards warns the new list is too broad and could compromise safety.
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Blood Bank workers contest union chief claims
Lorain County Blood Bank staff defend their status and deny signing union authorization cards as John Gallo of the AFL-CIO Federation of Labor claims. They say many employees were not consulted and the organization has served the community for 49 years despite public criticism.
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Lorain County Blood Bank Members Support Secret Ballot Vote
In a joint letter signed by 23 employees, Lorain County Blood Bank defends a recent vote on union representation. They recount a neutral, educational process using National Labor Relations Board materials and Supreme Court sources. They deny coercion, noting personal circumstances shaped each member’s choice and urge AFL-CIO allies to reconsider boycotts to focus on lifesaving work.
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Campaign 2000 speculation and a Spear Amendment proposal
Journalist Joseph Spear discusses the crowded field of GOP and Democratic presidential hopefuls, noting polls and early indicators from leaders like Kemp Gore Alexander Quayle and others. He advocates a constitutional two year post election campaigning ban, urging support for the Spear Amendment.
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Promise Keepers echo the Million Man March analysis
Clarence Page examines the Promise Keepers and compares them with the Million Man March, noting their multiracial appeal and the feminist critique from NOW. He discusses leadership, self examination, and the call for men to improve families and society while urging respect for women as equals.
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