Elfers studies the weather early start for big swim
Elyria’s Bob Elfers plans a 63 mile Lake Erie crossing from Port Stanley Ontario to Fairport Harbor Ohio with his father Walter guiding a 30 foot yacht and daughter Kelley joining for part of the swim If weather allows the attempt may begin Friday morning or as early as tomorrow depending on a high pressure front A four day calm forecast supports the crossing which could take 36 to 48 hours the fund-raising effort includes local merchants and the Elyria YMCA for donations
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Nine hurt as North Koreans kill two U S officers at Panmunjom
In the Demilitarized Zone at Panmunjom North Korean guards armed with axes and metal pikes killed two U S Army officers and wounded nine others. The UN Command said the attack occurred as a tree trimming work party was escorted in the truce village. North Korea claimed self defense while the Pentagon prepared to release names after family notification.
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Ford dominates GOP convention as VP vote looms
At the 1976 Republican National Convention in Kansas City Ford holds a strong position after a decisive first test defeating Reagan on the issue of naming a running mate. Reagan’s camp says the race remains open but faces an uphill battle as delegates focus on late-night votes and platform disputes.
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Ohio delegates expect Ford win at GOP convention
In Kansas City area coverage, delegates from Lorain, Cuyahoga and Medina counties anticipate Ford securing the nomination. Reagan forces press for support, with Schweiker meeting Buckeye delegates as Ford staffers visit. Ohio set to cast 0 votes for Ford and seven for Reagan, after a vocal clash over the vice presidential pick.
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Nixon conspicuous by absence at Kansas City convention
Report notes Richard Nixon stands out for his absence during the GOP convention in Kansas City while coverage highlights Liz Ray a magazine reporter dealing with challenges at the event and Ford Reagan dynamics. The piece also mentions Ohio's GOP delegation backing the majority on a key test of strength won by Ford and Kent McGough’s role. Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan are contrasted in first lady roles as Ford forces let stand a Reagan favored plank. Senator Baker says his wife is cured of alcoholism.]
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Eastbound Rt 57 bridge closure for three months
The eastbound bridge over the Black River on the John F Kennedy Memorial Parkway will close for about three months for repairs starting Tuesday. Crews have begun preparing crossover lanes to divert eastbound traffic to the westbound lane. the westbound bridge repairs will occur next spring. Lt. Robert Lesher reported traffic area markings. state-funded work aims to address severe settling since construction.
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Weather Outlook Warm and Fair With Mild Lows
Warm weather continues with an overnight low in the mid 50s and sunny, calm conditions. Tomorrow remains warm with highs in the mid 70s and near zero chance of rain. Winds stay light under 18 mph. sunrise is 6 38 a.m. and sunset 8 23 p.m. Details on page C 3.
Suit filed over pool access by disabled veteran and athlete
North Olmsted resident Larry McIntyre of the Cleveland Comets wheelchair basketball team sues in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court seeking $125000 after being barred from using his Columbia Road apartment pool. He lost both legs in Vietnam and says the sight of him is distasteful to some tenants.
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