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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 2003
Page
2
Hathem Joud resumes classes at al Markazia High School as Basra's education system slowly reopens after March air attacks. Teachers express resolve to teach despite shattered classrooms, looted equipment, and ongoing security fears.
The Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Aid will coordinate emergency aid for about 24 million Iraqis and oversee rebuilding while an interim government is set up. Iran rejected any authority installed by America, warning that Iraqi groups may seek a UN backed temporary government. Thousands of Shiites protested arrests and marched toward Najaf and Karbala, while US forces pressed operations to dismantle Saddam era remnants and secure borders.
The Chronicle Telegram lists editors and staff including Andrew Young Rudy Dicks Scott Brown and Mike Buetine with contact numbers. It notes publication by the Loran County Publishing Company at 225 East Ave Elyna OH 44035 and post office box 4010 with standard periodical postage and postmaster details.
The article reports Saddam Hussein ally Saddam Hamza al-Zubaydi arrested as a top wanted figure. US teams expand in Iraq seeking weapons of mass destruction with over 1,000 experts deployed. Ahmad Chalabi’s Iraqi National Congress says Saddam remains in Iraq with a half day delay in position updates. Rumsfeld says no long term US military role. Jay Garner oversees reconstruction in Baghdad. Syria calls for dialogue while sealing its border. Baghdad remains under Coalition control with curfews and power improvements ongoing.
Elyria Ohio notice from Merv Hollander of Weather Tire Windows promotes no money down energy efficient replacements with two week response, immediate financing, and a $100 rebate per window. The program includes one day installation, senior discounts, and various color and glass options, with May 4 2003 expiry.
Coroner Paul Matus rules Andre died from a gunshot wound and two suspects, Cheers and Pinkney, are jailed on charges including tampering with evidence and obstructing justice. Both were arraigned and face a April 30 court date as family mourns in Elyria.
Records show Cheers, awaiting adult trial for a 1996 robbery involving Inez and Anthal Cortes, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and received a three year sentence with parole in 2001. Juvenile court found him not amenable to rehabilitation, with a firearm offense and prior trespass and threats at age 15. Additional drug charges led to a further 14 month prison term and another parole. Further details unavailable. contact Cindy Lerse.
REP plans only 6 million dollars in capital improvements instead of 20 million to save costs while negotiating with banks to extend its waiver to June 30. United Steelworkers Local 1104 president Tentile says lack of maintenance signals weak finances and predicts possible bankruptcy, linking REP to its RTI roots. Kristin Yarbrough could not be reached for comment.
Howard Goldberg urged the Elyria Ministerial Alliance to review Gause's LCCAA appointment. Gause called a special meeting to unite two factions, but five board members skipped. Dispute centers on Anna Taylor-Carter's employment as agency president and timing amid a Jewish holiday.
Avon Fire Department said a Monday fire caused minor damage to the Stone Bridge Center on state Route 611. The center is under construction. No damage estimate was available. Arson investigators were called. No electrical connections were in use at the building. No injuries reported. Firefighters arrived around 9:30 pm and remained on scene at 10:45 pm.
Hamilton man Leonard Halcomb aged 56 died after being struck by a 107 car Norfolk Southern freight train near New Miami. Coroner Richard Burkhardt said internal bleeding from multiple injuries caused death and that Halcomb’s blood alcohol level was 0.10. He was walking with his head down as the horn sounded but did not move off the tracks. The train traveled about 25 mph. The sheriff’s office note did not prompt an additional company investigation.
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