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Taft doesn't quite make it to prime time
Submitted by cbaus on Tue, 08/31/2004 - 12:22.August 31, 2004
Toledo Blade
Governor addresses a mostly empty Madison Square Garden at 1:50 p.m.
NEW YORK - Addressing the Republican National Convention at 1:50 p.m. is like sneaking into Yankee Stadium at 2 a.m. and trying to steal second base.
It might be fun, but no one sees you.
But that's the time slot Gov. Bob Taft received as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.
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"I'm pleased to report that we currently have Republican Governors in 28 states, and as their chairman, I proudly announce to you that we are strong and growing stronger,'' Mr. Taft said to the packed Ohio delegation in front of the podium.
Most of Madison Square Garden, however, was empty.
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Ohio CHL: ''Do what's right, rather than what's easy''
Submitted by cbaus on Tue, 08/31/2004 - 10:54.----- Original Message -----
From: Baillie, Jack
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 4:28 PM
Subject: Ken Hanson article
After reading Ken Hanson's article "Friends don't let Ohio friends carry on a non-resident permit" which you posted on the OFCC site yesterday, I found his point to be well reasoned and right on the mark. As a result, I immediately made arrangements to take the training necessary to meet the requirements for my Ohio permit. I currently commute to Virginia in my position, but will return and take the required training over the labor day weekend. I'll make application at the Lake County Sheriff's office on 7 Sep, prior to my return to Virginia.
I originally intended to carry in Ohio on my Florida and Virginia permits, since they accepted my military training (24+ years)without any time restrictions (i.e within the last 6 years). But Mr Hanson makes a compelling case for support of future Ohio CCW reforms, and has convinced me to to do "what's right, rather than what's easy". While I'll continue to carry on my out of state permits, that will change after receipt of my Ohio CCW.
Please pass my thanks to Mr Hanson, and let him he has at least one convert!
Regards,
Jack Baillie
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2 frantic calls about stabbing in progress; ''protection'' comes too late
Submitted by cbaus on Tue, 08/31/2004 - 10:39.Aug. 31, 2004
Akron Beacon Journal (click here for complete story)
Calls lead to knifing arrest
3 people frantically phone 911 about stabbing death of unidentified man in Akron
Frantic telephone calls to the Akron Police Department describe a Sunday night homicide as it was taking place and helped police arrest a suspect.
John Rebovich faces a murder charge in the death of an unidentified man who police say was stabbed about 11:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Mercer Avenue in West Akron.
Akron police released three 911 calls related to the stabbing.
In the first call, a Mercer Avenue woman who said she was awakened by a disturbance told a police dispatcher that "someone is screaming and they're fighting up the street.'' She said she wouldn't go outside to investigate.
In the second call, another Mercer Avenue woman initially described the incident as an automobile accident, with one man possibly pinned in the vehicle. She said her husband was going across the street to help, and then the call turned frantic.
The woman yelled to the dispatcher, "Somebody got a knife,'' and for her husband to get back. A man in the background then said someone in the car had been stabbed.
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