03 Jan 1986
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1986
Page
1
In Rampage Moundsville WV inmates who held 16 hostages for nearly three days freed the last seven as state control of the 120 year old prison was restored. The settlement promises amnesty and a meeting with Gov Arch Moore to discuss grievances amid reports of two prisoner deaths.
Inmates destroyed much of a main building and hospital drug dispensary during a rampage at a state prison. Six of thirteen hostages were freed after a negotiated settlement, with officials hopeful for a peaceful end. One inmate was killed by a fellow prisoner. victim Richard Harold Dean had aided authorities in drug arrests.
Continental Cablevision will raise basic 30 channel service 10 percent from 9.50 to 10.45 starting April 1 for Elyria and nearby townships. Reconnection fees drop from 14 to 9.95, additional outlets fall from 4.15 to 2.75, and digital remote converters decrease from 2.75 to 2.45 monthly. A wireless remote will cost 2.95 later this year while other prices stay the same.
The forecast calls for cloudy weather with a slight chance of snow flurries tonight and Saturday. Temperatures will fall to the mid-20s tonight and reach about 30 during the day. Precipitation chances are 30 percent tonight and 20 percent Saturday. Details on Page A-3.
Sam Grilli details a local hunting scene with notable successful hunts across the region. Fred McGonagle weighs in with reflections on the Columbus Citizen Journal’s stance and history in coverage.
A misidentification in a New Jersey fire that killed Ohio State emeritus journalism professor Paul Underwood led authorities to believe his wife was the victim. Later reports corrected the record, showing the deceased was the host’s wife, not Mrs Underwood, in a surprising turn of events.
The Lorain County Deputies Association unanimously approved a tentative contract with the Sheriff’s Department for Jan 1, 1986 to Dec 31, 1987. Average yearly raises range 5.4 to 5.7 percent and retroactive pay to May 31, 1985. The deal includes a longevity system and uniform allowances and requires county commissioners’ final approval.
The writer recalls his youths in Cleveland recalling Ricky Nelson’s family stage visit at Playhouse Square and the 1946 Indians era mark when Bill Veeck took over the club. He describes meeting Ozzie and Harriet and baby Ricky on stage and the emotional moment as Veeck with his wooden leg entered League Park.
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