Marsico case accuses government of buying witness testimony
Defense lawyers for Elytians Richard Marsico and Raymond Ripley and five others charged in a $3 million-a-month interstate drug ring claim the federal government paid three key witnesses a total of $15,900 for testimony. The trial lists Marsico as a major ring backer with operations across Ohio, Florida, California, and Canada from 1976 to 1980.
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Miami
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Adamo
Eddie Goodwin
Oberlin
Elyria residents favor tougher gun laws in Reagan fallout
In downtown Elyria many residents advocate stricter gun laws, backing mandatory penalties for crimes with firearms. Republicans in Ohio support such measures along with police groups, while some survey respondents remain wary of broad prohibitions and favor referendums for policy changes.
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Mid-air crash kills 15 in Colorado skydiving collision
In Loveland Colorado a commuter plane and a Cessna carrying skydivers collided in mid air. Fifteen people were killed and four parachutists escaped injury. The NTSB sent a go team to investigate with details slowly released by authorities.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Possible
Clear tonight with a low in the mid 30s and light winds. Sunday turns cloudy with a 40 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms and highs 55 to 60. Sunrise 5 44 a m. Sunset 7 11 p m. Details on Page A 3.
Dear Ed letter becomes CT Saturday Editorial Page feature
Elyria writer Bob Choate, famed for his weekly Dear Ed columns, launches a regular Dear Ed feature on the CT Saturday Editorial Page. The new slot begins this week, inviting readers to follow his town commentary in a serialized format.
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Ex-exec charged in embezzling from Norwalk savings bank
Edward O'Reilly, former secretary of Home Savings and Loan Co. in Norwalk, faces five counts of embezzling 282 056.35 dollars. He resigned after a 10 month FBI probe and is scheduled to appear in Toledo federal court April 27. If convicted he could face up to 25 years in prison and 25 000 dollars in fines per count.
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Reagan rules out car import curbs in speech
Commerce Secretary Baldrige says President Reagan rejects import quotas on Japanese cars and urges self-help from U S auto industry and unions. He notes Japan favors voluntary action but views Detroit's woes as not solely theirs and expects auto execs and UAW to outline steps to restore industry health.
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