Rail sabotage derails Amtrak train in Arizona desert
An Amtrak train derailed due to track sabotage in southeast Arizona. A sleeping car attendant was killed and over 100 passengers injured, with 22 critically. Investigators note removed spikes and miswired signaling, and a note signed The Sons of the Gestapo hints at right wing extremism.
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Fuel efficient pickups and truck mileage standards debate
The article argues for higher truck fuel efficiency as U S gas mileage declines and light trucks surge in sales. It notes 13 mpg city and 15 mpg highway for some models, cites air quality concerns, and discusses federal efforts to raise truck standards amid House opposition. The piece urges gradual alignment with passenger car rules.
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Deanna Hill Urged for North Ridgeville Mayor
A local endorsement promotes Deanna Hill as the capable candidate to lead North Ridgeville. Supporter cites her background as educator administrator and district chief of staff to Congressman Sherrod Brown, claiming she can secure state and federal aid while balancing a budget and lowering local taxes. The appeal stresses Hill’s care for residents and promise to remember the people she serves.
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Pope's visit a breath of fresh air in U.S.
A reader praises the pope's U.S. tour and the televised coverage on Faith and Values Channel as a refreshing contrast to lengthy O J trial coverage. He notes hope for church unity and laments limited newspaper reporting, urging broader access to the pope’s message.
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Vote Yes for Issue 33 and 34 to aid local schools
Larry and Patricia Bowersox urge readers to support kids and their future by voting Yes on Issues 33 and 34, praising education and local school control as essential despite costs.
J D Spayre drivers help stranded family after crash
A Lake Erie wreck divers' feature prompts a grateful note praising J D Spayre Inc employees Tim Foisy and Randy who stopped to assist a family stranded after their car’s transmission was destroyed. The owner of the truck drove by, radioing others to help, and the family received tow and transport to reach a funeral in Elyria.
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Elyria Schools Ballot Issues Seek Levy Renewal and Addition
Two Elyria City Schools measures, Issue 33 and Issue 34, seek funding via a 6.2 mill five year renewal and a 4.75 mill three year addition. They aim to preserve class sizes, support teachers, and keep current textbooks amid rising costs and reduced state funding.
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Congress hinders work incentives amid wage and policy shifts
Robert Reno argues Congress weakens job motivation through policy choices and wage limits, warning that earned income tax credits and minimum wage protections are being eroded, while job training suffers. He notes mergers trigger layoffs and warns against a dangerous stance on unemployment targets.
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