FBI seeks bill to make phone companies fund wiretaps
Washington reports the FBI asks Congress to require carriers to redesign systems so the bureau can continue eavesdropping on suspects. The plan would cost tens of millions funded by ratepayers, with FCC approval of rate increases. Critics say the move burdens consumers and civil liberties groups vow hearings. The FBI cites rising digital communications as a surveillance challenge.
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Jobless rate figures show city and regional contrasts
Lorain's unemployment fell by 1.3 percent while Warren at 12.4 percent ranked third among large cities. Canton 11.5, Mansfield 11.3, Cleveland 10.3, with others listed including Dayton 10.2, Toledo 9.8, Akron 9.9, Kettering 3.7 the lowest among 50,000-plus towns. Mayor Keys unavailable for comment.
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Rally at Fitzwater University Sparks Provocative Outburst
A large crowd gathered to hear the president as sound equipment broadcast from outdoors. Reporters at the news center faced pressure as Fitzwater ordered everyone outside and shouted at a radio reporter, “I’m sick of all you lazy bastards,” for not covering Bush’s events in person.
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Beehad Tops Spelling Bees To Regional Championship
April and her school earned trophies as the top 15 south bee spellers advance to the regional spelling bee at Northwood Junior High in Elyria on March 27. The North District bee is set for March 13 at Tennyson Elementary School in Sheffield Lake. The regional winner earns an all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the 65th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee May 24 to 29.
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Juror Quarrel Over Vehicular Homicide Verdict
The exchange between Rosenbaum, Bradley, and Glavas followed Szefcyk’s conviction for reckless operation amid a fatal crash that killed Lichtessen. Rosenbaum argued recklessness proves aggravated vehicular homicide, while Bradley defended the jury’s choice. Lichtesen’s widow and Szefcyk’s supporters weighed the punishment and potential license suspension as the court weighed whether to elevate the charge.
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Ohio lawmaker pushes deputies road patrol funding bill
Walsh prepared a bill to restore road patrol duties after deputies and support staff were laid off January 12. She plans to introduce it in the Ohio House on Tuesday as Sheriff Wiest’s layoffs spark countywide budget concerns. Loren County officials and unions weigh appeals and broader implications for township protection.
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Debates Heat Up Over Death Penalty and Gun Policies
A compilation of positions on crime and punishment shows Bush and Buchanan advocating tougher penalties and a death penalty stance, Clinton and Tsongas emphasizing background checks and assault weapons bans, with Harkin opposing capital punishment. The document also surveys international aid for the former Soviet republics, defense cuts, and education funding proposals across several candidates. It highlights calls for a National Police Corps, boot camp youth programs, and various tax-funded education reforms.
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