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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1997
Page
1
The Cavaliers sleepwalk through most of the game as Anthony Mason leads Charlotte past Terrell Brandon and Cleveland 94 to 82, crippling the Cavs playoff hopes. The scoreline marks a severe setback for rookie and veteran teammates alike.
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New York marks Jackie Robinson’s 50th major league debut anniversary as Mets vs Dodgers pauses in the fifth inning for ceremonies led by President Clinton. Clinton praises Robinson for opening doors in baseball. Hank Aaron and others salute Robinson’s impact on black players and the sport’s racial history. The tribute coincides with Tiger Woods becoming Masters champion and a Parkway renaming near Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Columnist Mike Vaccaro reflects on the unseen challenges Jackie Robinson faced during his breaking of baseball’s color barrier. He imagines crowd hostility, isolated pressure, and the burden of representing a nation while paving the way for future players.
Grafton officials announced a 600 bed dormitory style prison for drunken driving offenders with at least five convictions. The facility at the Grafton Lorain Correctional Complex will cost 5 to 6 million dollars and is slated to open spring 1999. It will employ about 80 people and include community service and alcohol counseling for inmates.
An Elyria woman, Ann Hutnyak, 79, died after her westbound 1889 Plymouth Acclaim collided with an eastbound 1984 Chevrolet Scottsdale near Hills Department Store on Cleveland Street. Hutnyak died at MetroHealth Medical Center after authorities pried her from the wreck. Driver Eric Fritz, 45, was cited for not wearing a seat belt. three Fritz children were treated for minor injuries.
Elyria officials say an audit reveals 38,323 dollars missing from the Parks and Recreation account over a 2 1/2 year period from late 1994 to March 1997. Lisa Lehman, 25, a clerk/typist, resigned March 18 after admitting theft when questioned. The case has been referred to a grand jury for possible charges as revenue for activities like softball declined during the period.
Last minute filers can mail tax returns as the USPS extends hours tonight. Elyria Lorain and North Olmsted offices will stay open until midnight along with west side Cleveland area branches Airport Lakewood and Broadview stations. Other area offices close at the regular time.
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