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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1982
Page
1
Rescue efforts pressed off Newfoundland for 83 missing from the sunken Ocean Ranger rig and 18 Soviet sailors from the freighter Mekanik Tarasov. One body recovered. eight ships and air units scoured 170 miles east of St John’s as night halted a widening search.
Halifax rescue officials report 15 confirmed dead and 18 missing from the Soviet freighter Mekanik Tarasov after it sank 240 nautical miles east of St Johns in the Atlantic. Four survivors were picked up by a Danish vessel as Canadian search efforts proceed with Coast Guard aircraft en route. The crew reportedly remained aboard the sinking vessel until a Russian ship could arrive.
In Clinton, seven Kimbro children watch Bruce Finch, their uncle, lose to Sugar Ray Leonard by knockout in the third round during a world welterweight title bout. The Reno fight stunned the family as Leonard sealed the win with a decisive hook.
A confidential study commissioned by the Greater Cleveland Hospital Association faulted 42 hospitals for excess beds and lengthy stays. The report, subpoenaed by Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown, estimates at least 164 million in added costs and seeks to assess reducing hospital stays.
A Cuban refugee attempted to hijack Air Florida Flight 34 from Miami to Key West. He opened fire as gate agents closed the door. the man was subdued by security with no injuries. The plane carried 25 passengers. Meanwhile Sid Monge was traded from the Indians to the Phillies for Bake McBride, a 1980 World Series standout.
Dense fog blankets Ohio delaying air traffic at Cleveland Hopkins and Lorain County airports. Visibility near 1,000 feet at 7 am improved by 9 am, allowing safe operation. Schools delayed. travel advisory statewide as drizzle continues and temperatures run from mid 30s to mid 40s.
Rain expected tonight and Wednesday with a 70 percent chance of precipitation. Temperature highs near 46 and lows around 38, with mixed precipitation possible on Wednesday morning.
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