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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1996
Page
2
Tonight gale warning in effect with south winds to 35 knots turning southwest. Occasional rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Waves expected 10 to 12 feet. Tuesday forecast shows southwest winds to 35 knots turning west with rain changing to snow and seas 10 to 12 feet. Temperature readings and monthly deviations provided.
House Republicans rallied around Speaker Newt Gingrich predicting his re election despite admitting he violated ethics rules. Dick Armey said there is not one bit of doubt he will be re elected. The White House disclosed that Clinton was notified last spring about 460000 in suspect contributions to the legal defense fund, later returned. A donor who gave 15000 to the DNC also returned funds. The Ethics Committee could act before the January 7 vote, with possible punishments spanning reprimand to expulsion. Gingrich admitted providing inaccurate information and not seeking advice on a course he taught related to tax exempt foundations.
In Peru, seven American hostages were released and escorted by U S Embassy officials to a hospital amid cheering crowds. President Clinton welcomed the move and urged the remaining captives to be freed.
Al Unser and Gayton were stranded while snowmobiling in high winds and deep snow near southern Colorado. After their machine failed they hiked 14 miles through a blizzard, built a snow cave to survive, then called for help and were rescued by Al Unser Sr. They were checked at a clinic before going home.
Mullinax, 63, built a regional Ford dealer network from Amherst in 1970 to Wickliffe North Canton and Brunswick and Margate. The group sold over 600 million in vehicles last year and now stands as Ford’s top national dealer. Ford cleared Republic Industries’ 100 million stock valued sale, aiming to complete the deal after public ownership concerns.
The DeGracia family mourns Marla and Joseph after a fatal crash while Rebecca DeGracia, 16, who avoided the trip, says miracles happen. Maria, 19, joined the Army Reserves and planned to wed, with active duty set for Jan 8 in Houston. Neighbors and relatives remember the siblings with prayers as blood tests and an investigation into possible mechanical failure proceed.
Troopers report a single vehicle crash on a turnpike above Quarry Road results in a fatality after the car hit a guardrail and embankment and went airborne. Paramedics rushed to MetroHealth, where a doctor pronounced the driver dead. Emergency crews freed the victim from the mangled car as investigators weigh speed as a factor.
Reno Nevada faced a shutdown as a blizzard dropped over eight feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada, blocking major routes and stranding an Amtrak train. Highways around the Tahoe area stayed closed for much of the weekend while chains were required and travel remained slow as the sky cleared gradually.
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