No choice but to shoot in Columbia Township stand off
A domestic disturbance ended with Richard E. Bies dying after a standoff with Lorain County sheriff's deputies. Deputies fired in self defense after warnings and failed efforts to avert bloodshed. Bies, with a history of violence, threatened his girlfriend and shot at the home before turning on officers. Deputies were placed on leave, offered counseling, and noted they faced a life or death situation.
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Internet Sales Surge Draws Tax Debate
The Tulsa World reports growing Internet and mail order shopping erodes local tax revenue. A UT study cites 1998 Internet sales at $300 billion with rapid growth likely, while courts allow local taxes on catalog operations but not pure mail order or online sales. Congress is urged to address federal rules.
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Letters to the Editor and Public Hearing Notice
A reader urges Elyria residents to donate food and spare change this Christmas and reflects on gratitude. A Columbia Township zoning hearing on Jan 6 to ban residential housing in industrial zones is announced, stressing impact on taxes and schools. The page includes opinions on federal versus state power, evolution debates, and a nostalgic Nativity scene reference.
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Letters to the Editor Guidelines for The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines procedures for submitting letters to the editor. It invites readers to include signature full home address and telephone number and provides mailing fax and email contact details for editorial submissions.
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Campaign finance reform gains momentum in presidential race
The drive for campaign finance reform gains traction with McCain and Bradley backing soft money bans and both parties showing interest. GOP candidates including Bush support limits on corporate and union money, while Gore and Bradley endorse passing House reform. Hagel offers a compromise disclosure plan, and majorities in Congress show favor to reform, though passage before next year is uncertain.
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