11 Aug 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1998
Page
1
The Rolling Stones perform in Moscow on a long-awaited tour three decades after first seeking permission. Keith Richards quips Better late than never as the band engages fans in the Russian capital.
David P Schippers, a onetime Chicago prosecutor who jailed mob bosses, is slated to head the House impeachment inquiry team against President Clinton. The 68 year old joins Kenneth Starr’s staff, bringing a high profile legal figure to the probe.
The Chronicle mentions using recycled newsprint in its production process and hints at changes to pre press routines. It notes environmental considerations and potential cost impacts on printing schedules and paper sourcing.
British Petroleum buys Amoco for 48 billion in stock creating BP Amoco PLC. Amoco’s Chicago office becomes North American HQ for refining and marketing. The merged group will run about 14.8 billion barrels of oil and gas reserves and 3 million barrels daily.
Shawn Berry of Elyria will receive 10000 for a hole in one at Royal Oaks Golf Club in Grafton as part of Super Shot USA a sponsor backed promotion. His ace on No 9 July 29 qualifies him as the first cash winner in the program active through October with more prizes for hitting designated holes at 12 Northeast Ohio courses. Berry, 49, a Vietnam era Army veteran and Ford worker, is the region’s lone winner so far and has three career aces including the No 9 Royal Oaks hole.
Kenyan guard's account adds detail as investigators press the Nairobi blast case. Latest tally increases deaths in Kenya to 207 with 15 more bodies recovered, Tanzania toll at ten, and a $2 million reward offered for information.
Avon residents will decide in November whether to approve a 600,000 square foot shopping center on 85 acres along Detroit Road just south of Inter state 90. City Council voted 6-0 to place the rezoning request on the ballot after a prior 4-2 council defeat ruling the site improperly zoned. Developer Mitchell Schneider had pursued zoning changes for months before opting to ask voters instead.
Northeast Ohio residents endured high humidity as temperatures surged to a record 94 degrees in North Ridgeville Saturday night. Forecasters from the National Weather Service predicted a cooldown with cooler high 70s to low 80s and drier skies by Monday night into the week, offering welcome relief from the sweltering weekend heat.
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