Parental school choice faces cautious reception in U S
A proposal for tax credits and open enrollment aims to let parents choose private or public schools with government support. Critics warn it could drain urban public schools and undermine democracy by skimming rich academic cream.
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Editorial Invitation Encourages Reader Opinions
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Elyria resident laments town’s decline and calls for civic action
A Elyria resident criticizes downtown decay and neglected streets, urging the city to address littered empty lots and aging infrastructure. The letter requests information on active citizen groups to help improve Elyria and mentions population decline linked to quality of life.
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We Defend We Pay The Chronicle Telegram
A reader urges restitution and action to address financial burdens from wars started by others. The statement calls for occupying those causing economic problems and remaining engaged until compensation or resolution is achieved.
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Thanking Elyria Memorial Hospital Staff
A grateful guest thanks admissions housekeeping dietary volunteers laboratory technicians operating and recovery staff at Elyria Memorial Hospital for excellent care. The writer notes leaving the hospital as a pampered guest rather than a patient.
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Brawl marred Arlington doubleheader spurs fan critique
A reader from Lakewood writes about the August 17 Chicago vs Texas doubleheader in Arlington. He criticizes players for dirty language and foul behavior, accusing pitchers of headhunting and batters of fighting while bench players rush the field. He says fans deserve better and calls for punishment.
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Irreconcilable differences end a long TV era
Cal Thomas reflects on abandoning the three major networks over declining taste and values. He cites examples from CBS ABC and NBC fall program choices and cites ratings drops in 1989 90, arguing executives chase revenue and ignore viewers. He vows to watch news sports and selective films instead.
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Gulf War strains test US politics and Gulf occupy
The piece argues Bush faces voter backlash as US troops linger in Saudi Arabia risking morale and public opinion ahead of elections. It notes Arab distrust of the West, Mecca’s sanctity, and potential oil embargo impacts on Panama and Nicaragua, threatening Chamorro and Endara.
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