Crowds Led to Concert Tragedy at Riverfront Coliseum
Two gates opened at Cincinnati Riverfront Coliseum as thousands of youths rushed to seats for The Who concert. Eleven died and eight injured in the crush amid an investigation by city officials and promoters. Police and officials blame general admission seating and crowd control. Meanwhile Soviet troops began withdrawal from East Germany under Brezhnev pledge as NATO plans loom with Pershing II missiles.
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Fireplace warms pioneer cabin life in 19th century feature
Howard Chapman of 13305 Pearl Road Strongsville shares a glimpse of a 19th century backyard cabin. The article notes the stone hearth as both heat source and cooking area, contrasting modern homes where a fireplace is a luxury.
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Who concert faces tighter security after Cincinnati tragedy
Richfield Rock fans attending Thursday night’s Who concert at the Coliseum will see stricter security after Monday’s Riverfront collapse in Cincinnati that killed 11. The event here is sold out since Oct 18 and uses reserved seats. tickets will be checked before parking and at entry.
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First on the spot birth by South Lorain County EMTs
After nearly two and a half years of service the South Lorain County Ambulance District reports its first on the scene delivery a baby girl. EMTs kept silent by code yet celebrated as the mother and newborn are reported doing fine. On scene near Wellington the mother gave birth in a mobile home and the crew transported mother and baby to Allen Memorial Hospital in Oberlin.
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Warm spell lifts Elyria temps to 53 as snow flurries loom
Elyria residents enjoyed a 53 degree noontime rise with forecasters predicting a high near 60. The National Weather Service warns of snow flurries tonight and Thursday with partly cloudy, windy conditions and lows around the mid 30s. Precipitation chances are 20 percent today and 30 percent tonight and Thursday. Winds shift from southwest to west tonight and Thursday.
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Conflicting Statements Greet U N Resolution in Tehran
Militants in Iran reject a U N Security Council call for immediate hostage release and threaten to try the 50 Americans as spies unless the shah returns. Officials issue mixed radio comments criticizing and praising the resolution while foreign minister visits Qom for talks with Khomeini amid 32 days of captivity.
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Lorain Works Seen Safe From Major U.S. Steel Cutback
Steel industry leaders and labor officials in Lorain and Cuyahoga counties say a major shutdown like U S Steel’s Youngstown move is unlikely here. They cite modern, profitable Lorain-Cuyahoga Works and ongoing modernization, with no plans for large plant closures.
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