Archives Closed to Holocaust Papers at Oberlin
In a custody dispute, Oberlin College will store the diaries and related items of Holocaust survivor Mimi Simon as her son Michael seeks their return. The case centers on ownership and access to the materials used in Heidi Tewarson's research and forthcoming book, with both parties’ attorneys negotiating safekeeping during litigation.
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Mimi Simon
Oberlin College
Scott Wargo
Simon
Michael J. Simon
Oberlin
Common Pleas
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Tewarson
Lynett McGough
Wargo
Robert Gary
Michael Simon
Gary
Brown's volume explains Congress by Sherrod Brown
U.S. Rep. Sherrod Brown reports on his first four years in Congress in Inside Congress Observations From the Majority and the Minority. He emphasizes democracy and how government works, citing bipartisan efforts to cut a large Texas physics program from a budget bill. The Kent State University Press book, aimed at students and interested readers, reflects on figures like Newt Gingrich and President Clinton and was finished in 1996 after years of work begun earlier in his term.
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U.S
Sherrod Brown
Brown
D-Lorain
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Washington
Texas
Washington, D.C
House
Newt Gingrich
Clinton
Ohio
Kent State University Press
Lorain Board Adopts Homeless Students Access Policy
Lorain school board approves a policy guaranteeing homeless children access to district schooling in line with basic rights. The board also allows audio or video recording of meetings with notice and adopts a new wage scale for an administrative assistant, drawing critique from one member.
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Lorain
Ohio School Boards Association
Nicholas Hutlock
Hutlock
Ann Mensendiek-Jensen
Mensendiek-Jensen
Rutlock
Robert Braskich
Jay Ferguson
Lorain Admiral King High School
Avon approves rezoning for Marlin Manufacturing site
Avon City Council, with Kilroy present, approved a 6-0 rezoning for Marlin Manufacturing to build a 60,000 square foot office and warehouse on the Chester Jaycox roads corner. About 17 acres were rezoned to lighter industrial use. 12 acres remain heavy industry. Mayor James Smith noted Marlin may move all operations to Avon. Arcus Group Inc. to provide architects. no Marlin reps attended. Council also approved a $500 nonrefundable tax abatement application deposit to cover legal fees.
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Avon
Jack Kilroy
Kilroy
Marlin
Chester
Jaycox
Pany
James Smith
Arcus Group Inc
Turnpike promotes Zomparelli to top spot
The Ohio Turnpike Commission voted to promote deputy executive director Gino Zomparelli to executive director in July as G. Alan Plain retires next year. The move aims to preserve leadership continuity during a $1.2 billion project to widen the toll road.
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Zomparelli
Berea
Ohio Turnpike Commission
G. Alan Plain
Gino Zomparelli
Ben Gaeth
R-Defiance
Turnpike Commission
Plain
Commission
Gaeth
Oberlin students to volunteer at Russian orphanage
Four Oberlin College travelers including seniors Andrea Boehland Amy Paris and Wesley Steele and assistant professor James Morgan will journey to Tuzha Internat in rural Russia to aid about 120 children aged 7 to 18. They will live there assist with care and raise funds for clothing medical supplies. Funding comes from the college center for regional studies aided by a $750000 Clowes Foundation gift.
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Oberlin College
Andrea Boehland
Duluth
Morgan
Russia
Boehland
Steele
Oberlin College Center For
Clowes Foundation
Duluth, Minn
Amy Paris
Lynnfield
Mass
Wesley Steele
Greencastle
Ind
James Morgan
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