02 Aug 1991
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1991
Page
1
TV Week profiles Peggy Peterman of the St. Petersburg Times reflecting on The Cosby Show impact on television and on Americans' image of blacks as it enters its last season after eight successful years.
Chief Wahoo, longtime emblem of the Cleveland Indians, faces criticism from multiple camps for its depiction of Native Americans. C-T columnists Fred McGonagle and Paul Facinelli weigh in on C-1, and readers are invited to share opinions.
President Bush speaks at Babi Yar, the WWII massacre site in the Soviet Union, describing winds in the trees as whispering warnings. The scene frames a solemn remembrance of 100,000 victims in a tense moment marked by faltering voice and heavy symbolism.
Toronto edged the Indians 7 to 5 in a tight game as local teams faced mixed results on Thursday. West's Juniors and the Big League rep were defeated while North's Seniors pulled out a win.
The forecast calls for a chance of showers tonight with a low in the mid 60s. Saturday should reach about 85 degrees with continued mild conditions. Details appear on page A3.
County Commissioner Herbert Jacoby blasted Mary Jo Vasi for opposing a 0.5 percent sales tax hike aimed at solving a cash crunch. He warned windfall projections must be treated cautiously as officials debate funding and ballot timing. Vasi accused officials of smoke screens while defending tax messaging.
Lorain County faces higher than expected sales tax revenue this year, with a possible windfall debated after commissioner Mary Jo Vasi touted a 0.5 percent sales tax increase on the November ballot. The tax, passed unanimously earlier, could be overturned by voters and would affect county revenue.
Lawyers for Elyria Joint Venture and the Elyria Board of Education clash over the 34 acre Midway Mall expansion tax assessment. Valuation ranges from 2.1 to 8 million for construction driven value with abatement, while the mall’s future as a regional draw is debated. The mall expansion includes May Co. and Food Court, with 4.8 million total and 1.7 million taxable at present. The School District seeks higher taxes. the landowner pushes lower. A4
Five districts Lorain Midview Columbia Avon Lake and Black River seek voter approval of operating levies to avert further layoffs and program cuts. Superintendents warn of multi million dollar shortfalls next year with pay to participate activities and school closings already in effect and several administrative positions removed.
An 18 year old Sheffield Lake resident Angela Ayala was found dead Thursday by her father in the family home at 874 Dunny Ave. She was taken to the Elyria coroner’s office for autopsy results expected later today. police released little information.
In Jerusalem James Baker meets three leading Palestinians after Israel agrees to attend talks on condition that only non PLO or non East Jerusalem negotiators may represent Palestinians. The Palestinians reject the Israeli demand and present a letter from the PLO seeking a role for East Jerusalem negotiators.
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