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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1981
Page
3
Indonesian navy ships sweep the Java Sea for survivors from the Tampomas-2 liner that sank after a second blaze. The ship, 8000 tons, had evacuated 601 people before bad weather halted rescues. 43 bodies recovered, over 500 believed trapped in the stern after the disaster.
Former President Jimmy Carter wife Rosalynn and children Chip Amy arrived in the U S Virgin Islands for a 10 to 14 day private break staying in a two bedroom National Park Service house on St John with a private beach and views of St Thomas and Drake's Bay. Secret Service staff accompanied them aboard a commercial flight.
Carlo Guerreiro, 11, in Burnaby, British Columbia, refuses the scout pledge to love and serve God saying no religion makes sense. Scout officials bar him from the troop and his parents contact the British Columbia Human Rights Branch for help.
A six member U.S. black leaders delegation led by Austin warned Israel it risks being seen as racist if it continues screening black tourists to identify members of the Black Hebrews sect who claim descent from the original Israelites. The group examined Israel's treatment of about 1,400 Black Hebrews who say their ancestors were the first Israelites and who have lived in the Negev on expired visas without citizenship since arriving in 1969.
At the European Security Conference in Madrid, U.S. envoy Max Kampelman accuses the Soviet Union of violating Helsinki rights pledges and detente. Soviet delegates call the charges a monstrous invention as nine new dissident trials and two arrests are noted since the last meeting.
In Poland the government and Solidarity leaders travel the country to mediate wildcat strikes in hundreds of factories and rural areas during the second day of the largest stoppage since last summer. The Solidarity coordinating committee plans a two day session in Gdansk without Lech Walesa who stays in Rzeszow holding talks with peasants and Rural Solidarity supporters seeking government recognition.
Vatican art experts begin a decade long restoration of Michelangelo's Creation and Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. The project, first since their 16th century creation, will take 10 to 12 years with preparatory cleaning under chief restorer Gian Luigi Colalucci.
President Reagan thanked ambassadors for their countries role in freeing hostages while Algerian Ambassador Redha Malek praised leaders who helped secure release. German Ambassador Peter Hermes said Germany played a discreet role. Seaga visits to discuss Caribbean security ties and U.S. investment, with businessmen at luncheon. The Caribbean is labeled the nation’s third border by a senior U.S. official.
United Press International reports strong winds up to 60 mph sweeping northern California after a snowstorm that dumped up to two feet in Nevada and the region. Rain fell at low elevations while coastal gusts and gale warnings spanned California Oregon and the Tahoe area. San Francisco saw about two inches of rain as travel advisories circulated.
Skies vary across the region with showers for the Pacific coast tonight and snow in the northern and mid Rockies as well as parts of the Northeast and New England. Lows in the upper teens tonight, highs in the lower 20s Thursday, with 50 percent snow tonight and 30 percent Thursday. Winds to 10-20 mph from the west to northwest.
Weather note reports Lake Erie winds veering from west to northwest at 15 to 25 knots tonight with snow flurries. Strong gusts possible near the shore and at open waters, caution urged for mariners and small craft operators.
In Cadillac Michigan a 21 year old man Andrew Harris staged an eight hour standoff in a downtown apartment after his wife called police to stop beatings. He fired on officers until tear gas subdued him about 1 45 am EST. No injuries occurred and residents were evacuated and later allowed to return home. About 25 to 30 officers including a state police SWAT team participated.
A military judge at Camp Lejeune dismissed three of five charges against Marine Pfc. Robert Garwood after finding insufficient evidence for war time desertion solicitation of enemy troops and a verbal maltreatment charge. The remaining counts include collaboration with the enemy and a second maltreatment charge regarding a fellow prisoner in a cat killing dispute.
In Miami a police officer recounts how sniper fire halted efforts to aid three white motorists beaten to death during riots last May. He found one victim alive before gunfire forced crews to shelter, ruining another chance at medical aid. The officer testified in the murder trial of four defendants linked to the deaths.
State Sen Polly Baca Barragan introduced a bill in the Colorado General Assembly to declare the armored Stegosaurus, about 20 feet long with a walnut sized brain, the official state fossil. Barragan said the state should have an official fossil.
State figures show 1,959 fatalities on highways in 1980, down from 2,219 in 1979, marking the largest one year decline since 1974 despite a slight national rise. The 2 to 3 percent overall increase nationally is noted by the Department of Highways Safety. Dayton union council weighs Dayton Press Inc buyout after votes. plumbers engravers and electricians vetoed while ten unions approved. Cleveland lottery daily number draws 486 with sales around 694,093 and a 253,438.50 payoff.
Local forecast predicts a long range local fair through the period. Highs range from the mid 20s to mid 30s Friday and Saturday and in the 30s Sunday. Lows are 10 to 20 Friday and Saturday mornings and 15 to 25 Sunday morning.
Cleveland will host a pilot program mapping 423000 Kaiser subscribers with computerized medical histories to detail and predict hereditary illnesses. The National Genetics Foundation partners with Kaiser Permanente to integrate genetics into preventive care, citing physician training and broad regional coverage.
A 24-year-old Cleveland man was acquitted of petty theft yet received a life sentence from Municipal Judge Gertrude Polcar. The defendant, who wed a defense witness at noon during a daylong trial, asked to remain unidentified to avoid publicity.
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