CityBeat, Issue 213,
February 15-21, 1996

• Gun Fight at the OKI Corral
  The national debate over packing concealed weapons has reached Ohio and Kentucky. Forty-two states, including Indiana, have some form of law allowing residents to carry concealed weapons. But while legislation is pending here, plenty of questions remain: Is Gov. George Voinovich playing political football with the issue? Do we have to fear friends and neighbors if they are granted permits to carry concealed weapons? What do Florida's murder statistics prove? How many gun-related deaths are acceptable? Why are city, county and state police organizations opposed to concealed weapons laws? And what's the best choice for first-time Tristate gun owners - a Smith & Wesson .38 Special or Ruger P89DC?
  
• Handgun Lore
  Some point-blank facts, figures and observations
  
• The State of Guns
  
• What's Next in High-Tech
  
• Top Guns
  
• Pulling the Trigger on Crime Studies
  Florida statistics show increased murders but no direct correlation with passage of concealed weapons law
  

• Psuedoquasiesque
  Mutiny by the Bountied
  
  
• Letters to the Editor
  Don't Forget My Wake-Up Call
  
  

• The King of New York
  Al Pacino tackles another feisty character in 'City Hall'
  
  
• Teenage Thanks
  Natalie Portman, 14, more than holds her own in 'Beautiful Girls'
  
  

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• Reaching the Big Leagues
  Cincinnati-based 'Spitball' magazine hands out awards, gets interest from Baseball Hall of Fame

• Hellbound For Glory
  Cincy's only Punk/Bluegrass band releases a twisted debut CD
  
  
• Short Takes
  Coming Soon ...
  
  
• Spill It!
  Moth to a Flame
  
  
• POSITIVELY YEAH YEAH YEAH
  The Best Offense Is...
  
  

• Getting the Shaft?
  Merchants at Fifth and Race claim they're being sacrificed to make way for McAlpin's, Lazarus
  
  
• Burning Questions
  Fernald accusations resurface
  
  
• Web Bites
  Straw Poll, Feb. 13:
  
  
• GETTING YOUR ROCKS OFF ...
  For $12, You Can Hang Desperately For Your Life. Whatta Deal!
  
  
• internet.savant
  Apple Loses the Worm

• A Good Case of Stage Fight
  Making Cincinnati's stages safe for combat
  
  
• Getting a Kick Out of 'Cole'
  Outstanding performances carry Cole Porter revue