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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2003
Page
1
The United States and Britain revise a draft UNSC resolution amid large anti-war protests. Diplomats say the softened text may avoid explicit authorization for force against Saddam Hussein as the Security Council nears Friday discussions.
An advertisement notes the threat of war forcing European allies to pick sides. It highlights Tony Blair's precarious political position as weapons inspectors issue a relatively favorable accounting of Iraq’s cooperation. Further coverage continues on pages A7 and A8.
Demonstrators across the world rallied against possible U.S. military action in Iraq. Rome drew about 1 million by police estimates, London police counted 750,000, and Spain saw several million at roughly 55 cities with Madrid and Barcelona each topping 500,000.
Lorain County officials confront years of alleged mis management and animal cruelty at the Lorain County Dog Pound. County Commissioner David Moore proposes sheriff control, while County Administrator James Cordes hints at ending county ownership if improvements fail. Another option is contracting pound services with the Animal Protective League.
A February 2003 timeline details a string of dog pound troubles from thefts and missing funds to fatal animal abuse, arrests, and investigations dating back to 1998. Key figures include Sheriff and Deputy Wardens James Shelton Nelson Delgado George Belinsky Annmarie Osborne and Tom Major. The record chronicles arrests for drug offenses, theft in office, tampering with evidence, and disputed adoptions and euthanizations.
Lorain County commissioners may receive a letter from the attorney general about possible open meetings law violations. They allegedly line up votes via router sheets before meetings, keeping disputed issues off the public agenda. Attorney General spokesman says the practice may violate the law while no lawsuits are planned. Commissioner Mary Jo Vasi was newly appointed president.
A 1 month old boy was in critical condition after a hot water bath at a West 23rd Street residence. An 8 year old with Down syndrome reportedly immersed the infant in scalding water, causing burns over 50 percent of the body and third degree injuries on the left arm and ear. The child was airlifted to MetroHealth Medical Center.
FBI and Homeland Security issued advisories to local law enforcement on al Qaida chemical and biological weapon capabilities including mustard gas sarin VX ricin and tactics for multi location attacks. Officials say no specific target or timing but warn a war with Iraq could prompt an attack.
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