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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1996
Page
1
The budget deadlock sparks a dramatic market drop as stocks fall about 100 points in early trading. Analysts warn the stalemate could extend the losses if a resolution is not reached soon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shows the sharp decline amid broader economic concerns.
Wellington investigators say Sonja Miller 36 died in a basement fire with a blood alcohol content of 0.15. Three other occupants escaped unharmed as Miller reportedly woke them and warned of furnace trouble before the blaze. Miller was found on the stairs amid heavy damage.
Elyria school board member Thomas L. Bowen says administrators will likely urge budget cuts including closing Elyria West High School and some elementary schools. He notes the district faces a projected $1.8 million deficit by June and a $5.3 million shortfall by 1997 without action. Bowen stresses the board must weigh proposals and that closures depend on the superintendent’s plan due next Tuesday.
Elyria residents face fines up to 100 for not clearing snow from home sidewalks near Cascade Elementary. Wilma Helbig clears with a snow blower while urging neighbors to shovel. City crews have cleared school corners. officials say residents must help keep paths safe.
Judith L. Quinn, 33, a former Elyria police officer who resigned after an affair with a colleague, was indicted on charges of unauthorized computer use, interfering with telephone messages, and telephone harassment. Bail set at 5000 dollars. prosecutors say she used the LEADS system to probe the officer's wife.
James Merchant of Oberlin was convicted of murder and related crimes in the death of Durriyya Howell, mother of three. He tearfully begged for leniency as Common Pleas Judge Lynett McGough imposed three consecutive terms totaling 21 years to life. Howell was found shot in the chest at close range on September 24, 1994, after allegations of beating prior to the shotgun blast. Howell’s family expressed mixed reactions as the sentencing followed a four hour jury deliberation.
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