Pheasant Run officials push to become a village
Editorial notes Pheasant Run subdivision in LaGrange Township seeks village status citing taxation without representation. Board cites own sewer water and roads, monthly dues, and desire for own laws, mayor, police. Calls to replace trustees via election. doubts about higher taxes and zoning power.
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Pheasant
Pheasant Run
LaGrange Township
Len Shaffer
Shaffer
Lee Holztrager
Holztrager
Ohio
Clinton Castro handshake at UN luncheon sparks intrigue
The article notes a brief two minute talk between President Clinton and Fidel Castro at a United Nations Millennium Summit luncheon. It questions etiquette and diplomacy dynamics, suggesting a possible but unclear exchange, including a casual mention of cigars and a restrained White House comment.
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Fidel Castro
White House
United Nations
Clinton shakes hands with Cuba's tyrant at last
The Miami Herald notes a controversial moment as President Clinton, nearing the end of his term, is credited with a historic handshake with Cuba's leader, while the White House had earlier snubbed Fidel Castro and the State Department rebuked Cuba over exit visas.
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Castro
U.S. State Department
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Miami Herald
Editorial page invites reader opinions and letters
The Chronicle Telegram explains that its opinions on this page come from editorials and guest pieces. It invites readers to share thoughts and opinions in letters to the editor, encouraging engagement with the unsettled questions the page raises.
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Compassion and growth views in northwest Ohio letters
Readers urge compassion for families affected by an ATV accident and challenge editorial judgments. A North Ridgeville charter amendment proposal would require voter approval for rezoning over 10 acres, with details on election timing and costs. A voter-from-band unity note calls for joint performances of the national anthem to revive patriotism at games and during the Olympics.
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Explorer Fiasco Shows Flaws in Washington auto oversight
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues the Firestone Explorer recall reveals corporate power and weak federal watchdogs. The piece traces crashes from faulty tires to public policy, noting underfunded NHTSA and congressional finger pointing, with Ford and Firestone defenses challenged.
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Washington
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Masatoshi Ono
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Decatur
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Jacques Nasser
Saudi Arabia
Nasser
America
Barbara Mikulski
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Congress
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NHTSA
Reagan
U.S
The
Safety Agency
Joan Claybrook
Jimmy Carter
Sue Bailey
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