18 Jul 1996
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1996
Page
1
KC's Bob Hamelin collides with Tribe catcher Tony Pena on a sharp Wednesday night. Pena remains in the game while Hamelin is ruled out. The Royals win 3 2 in a tense finish. Other scores include Twins 4 White Sox 3 and Cardinals 6 Reds 4.
A government office briefing prompts a congressman to warn that pennies are costly to manufacture and distribute and may be phased out. The report notes the potential “days are numbered” for the coin amid criticism of its value.
Fred Couples and Mark McCumber share the early lead in the British Open as Americans fill the top of the leaderboard. The crowded field shows strong U S presence early in the tournament.
Former Browns and Ravens receiver Andre Rison, known for his Avon Lake connection, signs with the Jacksonville Jaguars amid a chaotic sports page. The item appears with other sports notes and a Dear Abby query about a noisy bedroom.
Former Lorain auditor Kenneth Koscho walks out of prison to a waiting family and a potential job offer. The Chronicle notes his parole and what comes next as he transitions to life after incarceration.
The Associated Press reports authorities have recovered about 100 bodies from a disaster scene as they evaluate the situation and determine the scope of the incident. Further details and official confirmations were not immediately available.
Fireball erupts after takeoff from Kennedy. FBI terrorism team probes cause as divers search waters off Long Island. Eyewitnesses report a large explosion while officials consider all possibilities, including a bomb, with wreckage and fuel visible on the sea.
Rev Kevin Folger led ten youths to a flight to Guyana from Cleveland Hopkins as thousands at airports nationwide prayed after a TWA jetliner exploded in New York. Some parents worried, but none backed out while others from Lorain unchanged and determined to travel for a fishing trip.
A Pennsylvania high school French club was among those feared aboard the doomed jetliner. Relatives are advised to call a listed number as authorities reference history of major air crashes and assess the rescue scene in the aftermath.
City Council Safety Committee heard two dozen residents debate whether day care providers should be regulated on Eighth Street. Terri Raneri operates a six child service. Teresa Cole seeks licensure, while Irene Frye and Jean Pletcher oppose regulation. The panel urged calm after a 45 minute session as residents pressed for tighter controls. In a separate safety issue, Annette Porter urged a traffic light at Chestnut Street and Lake Avenue after Nancy Morrison was killed crossing Lake Avenue. Michael D. Collins, 24, of Sheffield Lake, faces several charges including aggravated vehicular homicide for the crash.
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