14 Jan 1985
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1985
Page
1
A sharp cold front sweeps through Ohio bringing subfreezing highs and dangerous wind chills. Temperatures fall to near 5 degrees with wind chills near 40 below tonight, as 1 to 2 inches of snow fall this afternoon and an additional 2 to 4 inches tonight. Scattered flurries spread across the state with slick roads and lingering cold into Tuesday.
A forecast calls for 2 to 4 inches of snow and dangerously cold conditions with a low near 5 and highs around 15 to 20. Tonight has an 80 percent snow chance, Tuesday 40 percent, with mostly cloudy skies and scattered flurries.
The note warns readers that forthcoming tax reform could impact households negatively. It also mentions a literary prize honoring Ernest Hemingway and notes the spread of rabid foxes across Europe, with references to Trend Notes and Doonesbury on Page D-11.
A House Democratic leader calls President Reagan’s new budget dead on arrival as Senate Republicans and the president must agree on deficit measures. Stockman says the February submission will miss the 1988 deficit goal of under 100 billion dollars, with short term spending held flat by cuts and freezes. Senate Republicans convene private talks while White House aides stress no surrender on the issue.
Olympic track hero Edwin Moses, 28, was charged with soliciting a policewoman for prostitution in Hollywood. The report notes politics on Page A-4 with Democratic leaders criticizing the president and Senate Republicans over budget action and deficit-reduction plans.
College freshmen remain politically liberal on disarmament and rights but become more materialistic. Lorain County Community College student Al Ravis cites micro-electronics for salaries up to 90000. Oberlin College notes many freshmen now list money as a prime motive, compared with 15 years ago.
An express passenger train from Dire Dawa derailed 125 miles east of Addis Ababa, killing about 392 and injuring 528, as officials said. The engine remained intact while seven coaches plunged into a ravine after reportedly failing to slow for a curve. Emergency teams evacuated victims to Addis Ababa and Nazareth hospitals, with famine relief shipments potentially affected.
Elyria residents share mixed results two weeks into 1985 resolutions. Ronnie Barton vows to save but misses first payday. Josie McDermott, 90, aims to stay active and avoid candy. William Carter battles high blood pressure with drinking avoidance. Parker Spinney and Richard Ordway skip resolutions, while anonymous Mr. Perfection muses on a perfect life.
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