Sidra clash stirs local leaders over Libya crisis
Area politicians and clergy urge restraint as Gulf of Sidra tensions rise. Dean Dean Perry Williams of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cleveland warns actions play into Khadafy's hands and favors quiet diplomacy. Lorain County Commissioner George Koury Jr. echoes concern about protecting interests without appeasing fanatics. Reverend Steve Hammond recalls Vietnam and questions who is right as tensions escalate.
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Case prof foresees limited U S Libya clash not full war
Case Western Reserve University political science professor Ken Grundy says the Gulf of Sidra exchanges may not trigger a direct U S Libya war but could prompt Libyan retaliatory terrorism. He warns the clash could affect the U S Soviet summit and notes harsh U S actions risk harming global standing.
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Lorain Considers Scrapping City Civil Service Director
Councilman Kennedy Shawver pushed for a report on possibly eliminating Lorain’s full time civil service director role. Civil Service Director Ted LeSuer said he was unaware of any plan to cut his job but noted moves to cut the position have been discussed for years. The department, funded by the general fund, includes a director a secretary and three commissioners who review personnel questions for city and school employees.
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Council
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Civil Service Department
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Judge reconsiders Chlepciak gambling charges
Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge Adrian Bedleski agreed to review whether felony gambling charges against Elyria bail bondsman John J. Chlepciak should stand because of a 1959 misdemeanor conviction. The judge heard arguments on due process and representation before ruling.
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Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Adrian Bedleski
Chlepciak
Katina Lake
Elyria Municipal
James Burge
Lorain County
Thomas Mangan
Bull charges deputies as resident reports roaming bull
Howard Wade of Betts Road Camden Township reported a neighbor's bull rammed his house. Deputies cornered the animal after it charged multiple times including at a Ford Escort before chasing it back to its pen.
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Howard Wade
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Betts Road
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