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Ohio Gov. George Voinovich fined $1500.00 for unauthorized.

EAS96031504-25MAY96-EAST LIBERTY, OHIO, USA: Published reports (Saterday) reveal the cockpit conversation between Ohio Gov. George Voinovich (pictured here in a file photo with Senator Bob Dole) and federal officials last October led to a $1,500 fine against the governor. Voinovich was fined for ordering his plane .to take-off from a Columbus airport Oct 20 last year, despite an order grounding all flights during a visit by President Clinton in that area that day. Voinovich is considered one of the front runners for Vice President slot with Dole. UPI (file Photo) sw/Mike Williams

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