Clinton cites Arkansas Guard service as prep for commander role
In New York Clinton says deploying the Arkansas National Guard prepared him to be commander in chief. He cited sending troops to Central America, handling a 1980 Cuban refugee riot, and removing extremists from armed camps. Gore aides note emphasis on foreign policy and Bosnia.
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Ohio man dies after lightning strike while repairing roof
An Ohio man, Ray Basnaught, was struck by lightning while climbing a ladder to fix a roof in Lawrence Township. He died Sunday after being rushed to Massillon Community Hospital. The storm system brought tornadoes, flooding, and widespread damage across multiple counties, with emergency declarations in 20 counties and flash floods in Massieville reported earlier in July.
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QE2 to be surveyed after grounding near Buzzards Bay
The Queen Elizabeth 2 steered toward Boston for hull repairs after running aground near Buzzards Bay. The Coast Guard will survey the area to determine if the bottom shifted as 1,815 passengers including actor George Kennedy and author Tom Clancy departed safely.
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Elyria Woman and Daughter Stabbed on Wood Street
An Elyria woman Keisha Jackson and her 16 year old daughter were stabbed several times in their Wood Street duplex. The suspect, described as a black male, arrived to use a telephone and then attacked. The daughter escaped to neighbors, later aiding her younger sister on a roof before authorities arrived. The mother Sherry Jackson is in fair condition. Keisha remains in serious condition. No arrest by late morning.
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Police coordinator plan sparks public trust concerns in Elyria
In Elyria and nearby cities, residents oppose adding a police community coordinator. Keys, a Democrat, says hiring an administrator would not affect existing police expansion, stressing the need to honor promises made during the police levy campaign and maintain trust between government and residents.
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Oberlin district reports deficit from funding cuts
Oberlin officials say the school district faces a deficit despite collecting a 1 percent income tax. They cite state funding cuts, reduced personal property taxes, and rising operating costs. The district already enacted cuts and laid off six teachers and other staff.
Olympics turmoil and star power clash over logos and contracts
The 1992 Barcelona Games featured the Dream Team earning gold amid a logo dispute with Reebok and Nike contracts. The Unified Team's exit followed 45 golds and 112 total medals as athletes from Sergei Bubka to Vitaly Scherbo sought Western deals. Carl Lewis starred with three more golds, Germany failed to top prior totals, and Spain led hosts with 13 golds among 22 medals.
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U.S. Letter Urges Special Session on Bosnian Camps
A second U.S. letter to mission members calls for a special session to review reports of atrocities in Bosnian camps. It cites allegations of inhumane detention resembling concentration camp conditions and warns these would be massive human rights violations if confirmed. The ICRC notes abuses by all sides and incomplete detainee information.
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Rabin to Meet Bush in Low-Key White House Talks
Israel's Rabin and President Bush plan a loose two day session aimed at easing loan guarantees and laying a new foundation for ties. Officials describe the talks as consultations rather than negotiations, with no obvious obstacles seen to a deal and time set aside for informal activities at the Bush home.
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Firefighters pull teen from pond near Foster Road
Wellington firefighters extracted a teenage boy from the Izaak Walton League pond on Foster Road this morning. Divers searched the area from 10:45 until 11:30 a.m. but no information could be provided about the incident.
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Rockets Rain On Kabul In Deadly Rebel Assault
Afghan capital Kabul endured a long rocket barrage blamed on Hezb-e-Islami rebels led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. Defense Ministry officials said nearly 1,000 people were killed or wounded after about 12 hours of bombardment before pro-government forces claimed to have repulsed the offensive.
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York USW reports 100 layoff at York International Corp
United Steelworkers official says York International Corp employees told the union about about 100 layoffs. The plant plans to shut several of its nine cooling lines, with no company statement yet from Elyria or York headquarters. York had previously received tax abatements and state aid for job expansion at its Elyria plant.
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