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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1998
Page
2
The forecast calls for a sunny to partly cloudy day with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots shift to west with waves 3 to 5 feet, then tonight west winds 10 to 20 knots turning northwest, waves easing to 2 to 4 feet.
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir accused President Clinton of being a war criminal for bombing the Al Shifa pharmaceutical plant in Khartoum, a site the U.S. linked to chemical weapon precursors. Bashir insisted the factory produced medicine and demanded apology and compensation. He recalled ambassadors and warned Britain and other allies.
U S officials say Abu Nidal, the Palestinian extremist who led a 1980s terror network, was apprehended in Egypt after crossing from Libya where he had been based. Egypt informed Washington. details remain scarce as U S pursues broader antiterrorism efforts.
U S officials disclosed that a soil sample near a Sudan plant linked to last week's missile strike contained EMPTA, a key component of VX. They noted EMPTA is not naturally occurring and has no commercial use, raising questions about production or storage at the pharmaceutical facility.
Stoneco must defend its operator permit as Ohio EPA seeks denial and a possible plant closure after residents cited strong odor complaints. If extension is denied, a hearing examiner will decide on October 5. Stoneco may appeal if the permit is revoked. The company says it is seeking a new site and has investigated multiple locations countywide.
Ternes grew a record Atlantic Giant pumpkin with extra manure and manual pollination. Karl Schneider notes it is the largest seen locally. They moved the heavy fruit by canvas, eight workers, a platform scale, and a pickup to reach the fairgrounds.
New York AP report says Osama bin Laden, linked to Africa embassy attacks, was indicted for soliciting murder in a sealed federal case in Manhattan. Grand jury convened over a year to probe terrorism, with evidence of public calls for violence against U S citizens, sources say.
A 29 year old woman Tina Kelly of West River Road South was jolted by a lightning bolt that traveled from a pine tree to her van as she stepped out around 4 30 p m Monday in the front yard. Paramedics treated her for hip leg and back pain and she was taken to EMH Regional Medical Center conscious and alert.
Severe storms knocked out power to 435 Penfield Wellington Brighton and Rochester townships after a line fell at Jones and West roads in Penfield. Lightning hit a Sullivan substation area cutting power for two hours. About 225 customers in Lorain and Huron counties lost power Monday night. Rain totaled 1.3 inches today, 3.57 this month, 0.05 above normal. The Lorain County Fair saw tents blown down and a country show interrupted by lightning, with Bryan White resuming later.
Ray Charles and his orchestra performed at the Palace with Raelettes as fans crowded in after a two hour delay. A standing ovation greeted Charles in a bow tie. Tickets ranged 28 to 38 dollars, with a 75 dollar cocktail party with champagne and strawberries. Proceeds benefit the Palace Restoration Fund.
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