Chernobyl meltdown claims spread amid mounting radiation
U S intelligence says a second Soviet reactor at Chernobyl may already have melted down or is undergoing one as a devastating fire at the Ukrainian plant drives radiation skyward. Reports say hundreds may be dead and several cities evacuated while Sweden and Austria warn against contaminated rain and water.
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Maine
Transplant setback ends his double organ graft at clinic
A Grafton area man Kevin Younglas, 28, who had a dual pancreas and kidney transplant at the Cleveland Clinic last month, has had both organs removed after a serious infection. The case highlights the risks of transplant surgery and postoperative infections.
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Cleveland Clinic
Kevin Younglas
Indian Hollow Rde
Younglas
Andrew Novik
Holly Strawbridge
Novik
Kevin
C T's Herrick named No 1 and other sports notes
Steve Herrick, Chronicle Telegram sportswriter, wins general excellence in Ohio AP Sports for papers under 100000 circulation. Jerry Rombach earns best column. Also: Tuesday NFL draft rundown and Roger Clemens posts a 20 strikeout major league record against the Seattle Mariners.
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Steve Herrick
Chronicle- Telegram
Ohio
C-T
Jerry Rombach
Roger Clemens
Boston Red Sox
Seattle Mariners
Dixon's of Elyria to buy Merthe Building for party center
Loretta Dixon signs purchase agreement to acquire the Merthe Co building at Broad Street and Lake Avenue financed by Elyria Savings & Trust. Plan to convert first floor into Dixon's of Elyria banquet hall and restaurant with valet parking contingent on a pull-up lane approval. About 30 workers planned. opening hoped for this summer.
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Johnny Dixon
Elyria Savings & Trust National Bank
EST
Trust Department
Dixon
Broad Street
Lake Avenue
Dixon's of
Elyria
Saddler Dr
Merthe
Alesci’s
Elyria committee urges signs against drinking during pregnancy
The Public Safety and Environment Committee recommended that bars and stores post signs warning against alcohol use during pregnancy, urging Ohio Health Department signs, though not mandating them. The full council must approve. Health officials say fetal alcohol syndrome is a leading preventable birth defect. The panel also supported new video monitoring for the city jail.
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Elyria
Public Safety and Environment Committee
Ohio Department of Health
Kathryn Boylan
City Wealth Department
Boylan
Blank in family spokesman remark from April 1926
A family spokesman described a situation as a complete blank during remarks in April 1926. The comment reflected uncertainty and an absence of known details as of that time. The statement highlighted the need for further information to clarify the circumstances referenced.
Norwalk Woman Charged with Murder in Life Support Disconnection
Norwalk police charge 36 year old Sara Jane Westerman with murder after allegedly disconnecting 80 year old Walter I Schafer's life support at Fisher-Titus Hospital in Norwalk. Schafer died about 25 minutes later at the hospital. Westerman, an acquaintance of the Schafer family, to be arraigned and subject to bond and preliminary hearings in Norwalk Municipal Court. She was arrested at the police station after interview with detectives.
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Fisher-Titus Hospital
Walter I. Schafer
N. Railroad St
New London
William Holman
Huron County
Sara Jane Westerman
Whittlesey Ave
John Ridge
Det
Greg Mehling
Westerman
Mehling
Schafer
Benedict Ave
Weather outlook with showers and thunderstorms likely
The forecast predicts showers and thunderstorms tonight with a low around 54 to 60. Rain chance at 70 percent. Thursday remains mostly cloudy with morning showers and a high near 60 to 65, and a 60 percent rain probability. Details on Page A-3. Fred McGonagle Elyria Lorain fare well in federal grants contracts. Page C-1. For out On Ete The Far Side Bloom Canty Doonesbury Page D-1.
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Federal
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