Controversy at PEN Congress over Shultz appearance
New York hosted the 48th International PEN Congress as Secretary of State George Shultz faced protests from about 700 writers including Nobel laureate Saul Bellow and PEN members angry at inviting a government figure. Norman Mailer defended the event while critics urged PEN to protect writer independence, and security delays kept many outside the New York Public Library.
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George Burns Turns 90 As Celebrities Honor Him
Beverly Hills stage spectacle honors George Burns with a star studded tribute headlined by Ronald Reagan and featuring onstage cameos by Ann-Margret Diahann Carroll Billy Crystal John Denver Walter Matthau and emcee John Forsythe. Burns jokes about not retiring while his friends praise his long career in show business.
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Winter Wonderland walk at Cascade Park Sunday
The Third Annual Winter Wonderland walk along Two Falls Trail in Elyria's Cascade Park starts Sunday at 2 pm weather permitting. If postponed to January 26, decision will be Sunday morning based on snow depth and freezing temps. Visitors should wear winter gear and bring cameras. the start is at Lake Avenue parking lot.
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Right on red ban eyed at S Amherst corner
South Amherst residents consider prohibiting right turns on red at the Pyle South Amherst Road and Route 113 intersection to improve safety for school children. The Village Council plans a second reading tonight at 7 30 p m at village hall while current rules allow right turns 7 a m to 4 p m weekdays.
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Vermilion State Rep. Tansey to Seek Re election
Vermilion's Marie Tansey Republican announces re election bid for the Ohio House of Representatives in the 72nd District. She serves a fifth term and chairs committees on Youth and Children, Highways and Highway Safety and State Government, plus ranking member of Transportation and Urban Affairs. She sits on the House Rules Committee and the Ohio Children's Trust Fund Board.
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Amherst council to fill vacant posts this evening
South Amherst Village Council plans to elect a president pro tem name a zoning inspector and reappoint the water board chairman at tonight's organizational meeting. Ken Jones will nominate a successor to outgoing president Chuck Chuck and a new water board chair to replace Albert Eberhardt. A zoning inspector to replace Newton Burnsworth will be chosen and three residents will join a new park commission to oversee a 30 acre land project west of South Lake Street near Route 113 purchased last year.
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Court hearings set for accused killers in Ohio case
In Lorain County Common Pleas Court pre trial hearings were set for two North Ridgeville men Joseph H Parsons 20 and Kevin M McDowell 21 charged with murder in the July 29 death of Richard I James 46 found at the bottom of stairs in front of McDowell s home James died from skull fractures with a coroner saying the injuries were not consistent with a fall Both suspects are free on 20000 bond.
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Chicagoan seized in Penfield break-ins
A 22 year old Chicago man, Douglas J. May, was arrested by sheriff's deputies after allegedly breaking into three houses along Route 18 and Indian Hollow Road in Penfield Township. He reportedly left Akron, rode a Medina bike to the area, fixed a meal in one home, and stole cash and small items. He faces theft and aggravated burglary charges.
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Lorain Police Probe Possible Child Abuse
Lorain police opened an investigation after a father reported bruises and scars on his two sons ages 5 and 6. The boys alleged their mother beat them with an extension cord, with the older boy saying the beatings were acceptable due to behavior. Police noted a finger burn on the older child and a new welt on the younger, while the father previously reported abuse about two years ago.
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Auto fire after high speed crash into home
A high speed chase ended when a white car and a red Hi Camino ran a stop sign at 10th Street. The red car smashed into a pole and a rock, then hit the Alfred Kargard home at 715 W 20th St and caught fire. The driver sustained minor injuries, was cited for fleeing police and driving with an unfit license, and was not treated. The white car driver was cited for running the stop sign.
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Medical notes on hearing impaired services relocation in Lorain County
Hearing Impaired Services of Lorain County has moved its office to 84 Leona St Ebyria near Midway Mall offering counseling oral interpreting sign language instruction and job training plus placement. Easter Seals free speech screening clinics for children with articulation or language issues will be held January 16 at Lorain Health Department and January 31 at Elyria Health Department call 324-4416 or ZAR-Shos to schedule.
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