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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1991
Page
4
A 7.4 magnitude quake struck Costa Rica and western Panama causing at least 74 deaths and 830 injuries. Puerto Limón suffered severe damage with buildings collapsing while aftershocks persisted. Rescue teams from Britain and international corps worked with local agencies amid widespread destruction and thousands left homeless.
Democrats doubt Sununu misused taxpayer flights and await White House records. White House spokesman says long lists will show he reimbursed the government at commercial rates for skiing trips, vacations, and other personal Air Force jet use. Rep. Wise calls the practice excessive and urges commercial flights.
The 1992 federal budget allocates about 219 billion dollars to interest payments on the national debt, a share not used for defense or social programs. House and Senate plans project roughly 210 billion for interest, underscoring debt servicing as a major budget item beyond defense and Social Security.
The commission seeks a 0.5 percent unvoted sales tax to fund the criminal justice system, with revenue not starting until fall even if approved. Property taxes are due by September, and residents would vote on the plan before any measure passes. Vendors must be patient, Pryor says.
NASA canceled the space shuttle Discovery launch at Cape Canaveral due to an electrical component failure just hours before liftoff. Officials said the next attempt could be as soon as Sunday at the earliest.
Debra Nokes describes medical pain and lost wages after a drunk driver with prior DUI convictions caused a severe crash. She faced a low bail, limited insurance, and high bills. Her recovery is near complete but the emotional impact lingers as she seeks state reimbursement and pushes for stronger victim support in the justice system. Public groups at Lorain County Community College highlighted victim rights and calls for better assistance for crime victims. In Cyprus, Iran’s Rafsanjani said Tehran and Washington exchanged messages on a possible detainee swap in Lebanon.
Angela Fuller and John McLaughlin Jefferson Elementary fourth graders plus James Turner Oakwood sixth grader and Jessica Green Jefferson fourth grader stand with Patricia Ugwu Housing Coordinator sponsor. The poster program aims to educate and raise exposure to fair housing issues through student engagement.
US officials study possible successors and broaden contacts with Soviet officials as Gorbachev appears unable to regain control. Analysts say his government is paralyzed and he is near the edge, though no imminent demise is seen. Some caution there is little hard evidence of a collapse.
Moreno recalls childhood exile from her mother’s accent and a two minute Broadway flop. She faced typecasting in Hollywood but won an Oscar for West Side Story. She returned to Broadway, praising theater’s immediacy and audience unity, and showcased scenes from The Miracle Worker and Death of a Salesman before engaging the crowd with humor.
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