Rampage in Arkansas Leaves 16 Feared Dead
Police say 47 year old R Gene Simmons Sr. carried out a shooting spree across a Russellville area, killing seven and injuring four others, including at least five relatives. Authorities search a half acre stock pond near the home where victims were found amid Christmas decorations. Simmons surrendered after a 45 minute rampage through a law office and three workplaces. two counts of capital murder and four counts of attempted murder filed. Missing nine relatives feared dead include wife Becky, four children aged 7 to 17, and four grandchildren. Neighbors described Simmons as unfriendly and anti social while investigators pursue motive and remaining victims. First report states authorities fear additional victims and continue searches.
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Iran scandal and stock slide top 1987 news year
Associated Press editors and broadcasters ranked the Iran-Contra hearings as the year’s top story for 1987 with 3,573 points, followed closely by the stock market crash at 3,500 points. The list also highlighted a Reagan Gorbachev summit, Persian Gulf violence, and other major events shaping a tumultuous year.
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Neighbors oppose EMH street plan in Elyria area
Fifteen area tenants and property owners near Elyria Memorial Hospital oppose a plan to street and sidewalk improvements with all utility lines underground as part of a city project. They fear assessments and business disruption, and plan to petition City Council on January 4 to shelve the hospital proposal.
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Storm causes few woes on I-90 after northern Ohio blast
Storm sweeps through northern Ohio leaving up to six inches in places. Lorain County reports about one and a half inches of snow with a quarter inch mixed with rain. I-90 and Ohio Turnpike lanes are slick but no serious accidents. Road crews salt and plow streets in Cleveland and surrounding areas.
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Reagan to visit Cleveland for fundraiser and City Club talk
Cuyahoga County Republican chairman says President Reagan will visit Cleveland in January. He is slated to speak at the City Club on January 11 and attend a fund raiser for Mayor George Voinovich as he pursues the seat against Senator Howard Metzenbaum.
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