Head Start suspects denied fair trial
The 1994 Head Start case against Joseph Allen and Nancy Smith lacked key evidence a videotape at the Lorain Police lineup. Jurors did not see the tape, which showed most children failed to identify Allen, undermining credibility of accusers and suggesting prosecutorial abuse of power. A new trial could pressure fair prosecution.
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Joseph Allen
Nancy Smith
Lorain County
Allen
Smith
Lorain
Jonathan Rosenbaum
White
Joseph Grunda
Jack Bradley
Joseph
Clinton urged to wield line item veto on pork laden bill
The president is urged to use a line item veto on 127 military construction projects in a spending bill raising its cost from 8.1 to 9.2 billion dollars. Pentagon asked for none of the projects and the move aims at deficit reduction while debating military needs and civilian oversight.
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Congress
Pentagon
Defense
America
Three-step recovery for Elyria police
A letter argues the Elyria Police Department must stop the harmful behavior admit the problem define the problem and work on solutions to end the fish bowl. It criticizes the old administration claiming denial and calls for a new chief to confront issues openly.
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Elyria
Avon community voices support for council members and school issues
A reader defends local leaders Ed Krystowski and Avon council members against criticism. They urge working families to attend council meetings, learn the facts, and consider joining local government to improve city life and school scheduling concerns.
Schools unfriendly to working families
A reader laments that modern schools fail to accommodate working parents. With both parents employed, early start times force children to arrive before supervision is available, leaving youngsters on school grounds unsupervised as elementary programs lag behind prior years.
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June Cleaver
Wally
the Bear
Mom
Dad
Avon Council Chief Faces Scrutiny in Local Debates
The piece defends longtime Avon figures, noting public service is a labor of love with minimal pay. It cites the Avon Board of Education and city government, detailing demanding hours, frequent late meetings, and stress on personal life as criticisms rise against City Council President Ed.
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Krystowski
Avon
Avon Board of Education
Zoning changes urged to curb long term vehicle storage
The letter urges Elyria City Council to upgrade zoning laws to restrict long term parking and storage of large boats motor homes camping trailers and junk vehicles on front lawns driveways or streets to protect neighborhood aesthetics and property values.
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Elyria
Clinton misses chance to curb Big Tobacco deal
Washington columnist Sandy Grady argues the 368 billion tobacco deal failed due to political cowardice and lobby power. He cites Clinton's half measures and the risk of ongoing teen smoking while tobacco executives laugh in boardrooms.
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Big Tobacco
R.J. Reynolds
United States
Bill Clinton
White House
C. Everett Koop
Don Kessler
Congress
Oval Office
al Gore
New York
Winston-Salem
N.C
Health and Human Service
Donna Shalala
Bruce Reed
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