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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1998
Page
1
Tickets to view the gravesite of Princess Diana attract strong demand as fans rush to pay prices for access. Market interest spikes across outlets with rapid selling. Officials warn buyers to beware of counterfeit offers and ensure legitimate channels.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame after failing in his first four years of eligibility. He was the only eligible 300 game winner not yet in the Hall.
The life sleeker quieter Beetle returns with a higher price. The article notes its renewed presence and compares it to the older model, signaling a refreshed but costlier classic in the auto market.
Classified section notes various listings across business, comics, deaths, horoscopes, lottery, movies, op ed and sports with brief notices and reader submissions from the Ohio newspaper. The page includes Dear Abby and personal notices alongside ads and brief classifieds.
Elyria officials suspended the license of the only taxi company, WATS Taxi, owned by Clint and Delores Winebrenner, for failing to secure annual cab inspections and insurance as required by city ordinance. Police Chief Medders noted that renewal requires cab inspections and insurance, with Mayor Keys stressing the need for taxi service for residents.
Clint Winebrenner, owner of a city contracted towing firm, reportedly donated up to 36000 to police race car programs aimed at drug abuse prevention. He also owes the city more than 17000 in unpaid fees, according to police reports and investigators.
Rep. Sonny Bono, former entertainer and politician, died after skiing into a tree on an intermediate slope at Heavenly Ski Resort near the Nevada-California line at age 62. He was reported missing earlier and found on the Upper Orion trail. no witnesses were identified. House Speaker Newt Gingrich called the loss a terrible shock and praised his public service career.
Republic Industries president Steven R. Berrard says Ed Mullinax Ford in Amherst will enlarge its site in the coming years. The plan includes an indoor used car showroom as a growth move, timed with nearby turnpike interchange developments. Wayne Huizenga introduced the speaker after addressing about 300 industry analysts at the Automotive Outlook Conference kickoff.
In Elyria a 21 year old Mexican national, Juan Gabriel Solis Aguirre, was sentenced to 4 years for aggravated vehicular homicide and related drunken driving charges after a head on collision killed Holly Futo. His BAC readings were reported as 0.400 then 0.271. The victim’s father spoke of his daughter’s life and future as he urged reform.
Balmy January brings 60s with drivers at carwashes and golfers at local clubs enjoying unseasonable warmth. National Weather Service meteorologist Tom King notes El Nino or butterfly theories but emphasizes the momentary nature of the break.
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