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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1992
Page
2
At the Astrodome Barbara Bush spoke to a Democrat-bashing week, presenting a family oriented message. She highlighted parenting, carpooling, Little League and personal loss, arguing families endure pain and sacrifice with hopeful results for future leaders.
As delegation cheers faded the convention floor emptied and at 1:50 am President Bush was declared the nominee by acclamation with Dan Quayle named shortly after under convention rules. Voinovich called the night exciting and noted speakers Barbara Bush and Marilyn Quayle. Ohio sergeant at arms Robert K. Wilson saw the exit as delegates left.
Elyria delegate Robert Wilson says George Bush will deliver the speech of a lifetime at the Houston GOP convention to jump start the presidential bid. He notes Dan Quayle also needs a strong speech to shore up support and silence critics. Ohio delegates, including John Blevins and Carol Weston Wilson, compare the moment to Bush’s 1988 address and plan to back the ticket with “George and George in 1992.” The delegation will attend a Taft reception titled A Taste of Cincinnati in Texas.
Bush aides aimed to dampen hopes for bold tax cuts while Quayle framed the speech as straightforward and tough. Delegates urged aggression and a clear vision for America’s next four years as Mrs. Bush prepared a moving family values address and a state roll call tonight.
Fortune notes the average wealth of the world's richest holds at 27 billion dollars in 2000, unchanged from 1991, with 1999 up by 100 million. Sultan of Brunei remains top spender with 37 billion, yet trims spending, trips to Mecca, and seeks to offload Beverly Hills Hotel as Rolls Royce purchases wane.
Fortune magazine lists Ohioans among the worlds billionaires. Leslie Wexner and family of Ohio in retail clothing valued at 2.1 billion dollars. Jack N Mandel Joseph C Mandel and Morton L Mandel of Ohio in electronic components distribution valued at 1.1 billion dollars.
Susanne Milam says OSMB action limits him with low odds of licensure elsewhere due to a nationwide warning system. Crawford notes federal review can bar controlled substance registrations, and a drug felony may deny licensure. The piece also recounts a CT undercover sting at Faymore Clinic and Harbor Light’s role in reintegration and services for homeless and paroled individuals.
The suspect, Troutman, faces two counts grand theft two counts receiving stolen property one count trafficking marijuana one count racketeering and one count using criminal tools. Officials seek to seize stolen equipment and rewards. The indictment cites trailers and a home and a mother’s property used to stash parts from Ford plant thefts totaling thousands of items since 1991.
Early today three cars on 1864 Middle Ave caught fire. One car was fully engulfed, another damaged, and a third with minor paint damage. Witness saw three men flee on foot. arson investigators have this as the only lead. Greg Castle, assistant fire chief, reported the incident.
Washington AP reports a 71,000 jump in first time unemployment claims, marking the largest weekly rise in over 10 years as GM's two week plant shutdown rippled through the labor market. Initial claims reached 474,000 for the week ending August 8, up from 403,000, the highest since December 1991.
Elbert halted construction on the site on August 14 after a temporary restraining order was filed in Lorain County Court. Building Inspector Gerald Klein had issued a stop work order on August 6 for lacking a valid permit.
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