Tuesday, September 25, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
When asked what contributes to the success of a city, many will point to sustainable economic development, strong local government, multi-modal transportation options, investment in technology, and quality public education. Of those, nothing sparks more debate than how to improve public education.
As economic and racial inequality continues to increase in cities across United States, the quality of public education is...
Friday, November 12, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
United States/South Africa Policy
Randall Robinson, Director of TransAfrica, discusses foreign policy issues facing South Africa and the United States. TransAfrica is a Washington-based Black American lobby whose purpose is to organize popular support in the United States for policies and practices that will help...
Friday, November 05, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
The Auto Industry in Transition: the Opportunity and the Threat
W. Paul Tippett, Chairman and CEO of American Motors Corporation, discusses opportunities and threats arising from transitions in the automotive industry. Tippett joined American Motors in 1978 as President and Chief Operating Officer and was named President and CEO in January,...
Friday, October 15, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Public Education -- Where is it Going?
Gene I. Maeroff, education writer for The New York Times, discusses contemporary issues in public education. Maeroff, who write for The Plain Dealer before going to New York, is the author of The Guide to Suburban Public Schools and Don't Blame...
Friday, September 17, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Church, State, and the Arms Race
Bishop Anthony Pilla of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland discusses the relationship between church, state, and the arms race. Bishop Pilla elaborates on his vision of the church, a vision which depicts a church that suffers alongside the world when...
Friday, September 10, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Observations on the Cleveland Public Schools
In his first public appearance, Dr. Frederick D. Holliday, the newly appointed Superintendent of Cleveland Public Schools, discusses his educational philosophy, professional goals, and personal expectations. Dr. Holliday was the first African-American superintendent of Cleveland schools and is credited with improving...
Friday, August 20, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Does Ohio Need a Stronger Gun Control Law?
Thompson Hine attorney Barring Coughlin and Michael Edelstein of the National Rifle Association debate whether or not Ohio needs a stronger gun control law. Mr. Coughlin argues for stronger gun control; Mr. Edelstein argues against it.
Friday, August 13, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Who Shall Represent the 25th District in the Ohio Senate?
Paul Matia, the current State Senator for District 25, is not seeing re-election. Ben Skall, State Senator representing Ohio's 22nd District, and Lee Fisher, State Representative for Ohio's 16th District, are vying for the seat. The candidates explain their platforms...
Friday, August 06, 1982, 12:00 p.m.
Should the City of Cleveland Run Cable TV?
Edward Richard, Executive Assistant to Mayor George Voinovich, and Lee C. Howley, Jr. of North Coast Cable Company, debate the merits of the public ownership of cable TV by the city of Cleveland.
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