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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1985
Page
3
Crews plan to refloat the 70 million Mississippi Queen luxury riverboat after a collision with a tug. The 4,500 ton vessel was beached on a sand bar to prevent sinking and towed 50 miles to New Orleans for repairs. Nine people evacuated and the ship remained partially submerged.
The Ohio Board of Education voted to raise requirements for teacher preparation, mandating stronger college curricula and a state exam for credentialing. The changes take effect July 1, 1987, with protections for teachers certified before July 1, 1991, and include entry-year supervision and ongoing education for new teachers.
Arrow Air DC-8 had mechanical problems earlier in the year forcing two aborted takeoffs in six months. A November 15 flight from Grand Rapids carried 99 Marine reservists. a July 28 takeoff from Toledo aborted, with no fire or explosion reports. The deadly crash occurred after takeoff from Gander, Newfoundland, killing eight crew and 248 soldiers.
Ruth and Verena Cady are 20 months old in Narragansett, joined chest to chest from collarbone to navel. Despite small hearts and organs, they share an oversized spirit, mischievous personalities, and a busy family life as their mother Marlene describes Verena’s hunger and Ruthie’s sharing nature.
Parliament in Vienna passed a law to restore art and other works seized by the Nazis from Jewish owners. Unclaimed pieces will be auctioned with proceeds aiding Nazi victims. about 3,000 coins, 3,000 books and 600 paintings are involved, with a Sept. 30, 1986 deadline for claims.
The Army charter DC-8 wreck near Gander Newfoundland killed 248 soldiers and spurred renewed alarm over airline deregulation and FAA oversight. Arrow Airlines faced FAA scrutiny last year for maintenance and record-keeping problems among 327 carriers. Critics say deregulation promotes undercapitalized, aging fleets with lax safety, while FAA officials cite record-keeping lapses and missed inspections as core issues.
The stroke support group at Lorain Community Hospital will convene December 19 at 7 p.m. in conference room B, 3700 Kolbe Road. The session will address emotional issues related to stroke, with a speaker and discussion afterward. The group meets fourth Thursday each month and welcomes patients and families. For information contact Linda Pierce at 282-9121 extension 3805.
A pointed remark on conflicting adult advice to teenagers. One side urges self discovery while the other dismisses them, reflecting generational tension and mixed messages.
Washington AP reports a new Halley Hotline goes into service at noon Sunday. A 900 number allows thousands to hear updates from the U S Naval Observatory on Halley’s location, with ongoing messages about its return since 1910. Calls cost 50 cents for the first minute and 35 cents per minute thereafter. The line aims to relieve busy signals from the original single line, serving US Canada Puerto Rico Virgin Islands and about 60 foreign countries at international rates.
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