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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1983
Page
1
A Benton Harbor man Ezra Lee Cross, 33, was arraigned on animal cruelty charges after police recovered a dog's remains and three bones in his pocket near an abandoned home. A witness reported a man eating a dog as officers found the head, skin, and tail in/outside locations.
Temperatures return toward normal nationwide as storms cool crops and cities in the Midwest East and South. Arkansas damage from storms and two deaths in South Carolina due to lightning and slick roads are noted while Gulf Coast heat remains strongest. Meteorologist Crowther calls heat confined to Gulf states and not far above normal.
Weather outlook predicts warm temperatures across southern sections and the Great Plains, cooler conditions in the Northeast, showers in the Southeast, and clear skies tonight. Lows range from 58 to 68 degrees, with Wednesday highs between 82 and 92 degrees.
The forecast calls for fair weather from Thursday through Saturday with high temperatures between 85 and 95 degrees and nightly lows from 65 to 72. Expect light winds and dry conditions across the period.
A coastal forecast notes easterly winds of 10 knots or less tonight for Lake Erie, shifting to southerly 10 to 15 knots on Wednesday. Waves remain under 2 feet tonight, easing navigation expectations for sailors and anglers.
In Columbus an AP report says John J. Shrader seeks about 109000 from life insurance on his wife Jean Shrader found strangled in a parking garage. Her father Dale Wolford of Ashland opposes payment and may pursue legal action to challenge Shrader’s claim. The civil case was slated for a bench ruling by Franklin County Common Pleas Judge William T. Gillie after both sides waived a jury trial.
The Defense Department plans a new Wound Laboratory at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda to teach medical students how to treat combat wounds by shooting anesthetized dogs with high powered weapons. The Washington Post reported the facility opens next month amid protests from lawmakers and animal advocates. A separate case in Kansas City involved anchor Christine Craft suing KMBC-TV and Metromedia for 1.2 million dollars alleging sex discrimination after a viewer survey deemed her too old and unattractive. Judges asked jurors to reveal views on whether anchorwomen should be younger and more deferential than men.
Misty the Indian elephant, weighing about 6000 pounds, will be retired to a zoo after a fatal attack on a game warden at Lion Country Safari. Gentle Jungle Inc. owner Tom Carota said the move was decided, with the animal destined for a zoo today. An animal trainer who kept Misty at Perris noted she was known for hurting people.
A Nice to Paris express derailed six miles southeast of Avignon. Four Canadians were killed and 23 injured as two sleeping cars left the rails while traveling at 85 mph. The Canadian Embassy reported 25 Canadians aboard and identified the dead as aged 17 to 20. officials cited an axle fuse failure at 1:15 a.m. for the accident.
Police in Neksoe say a 31 year old Polish fishing skipper locked his three man crew below deck and sailed nearly 24 hours to seek asylum. The crew were released and questioned. they chose to return to Polish waters. The skipper, unnamed, had planned the defection for some time and used a harbor chart before seeking help to dock.
Crowded footbridge over the Mananga River gave way as 80 to 100 people crossed, killing at least 26 and injuring 25 while as many as 50 remained missing. Rescue teams searched the river and Camotes Sea as Cebu Governor Gullas ordered investigations and immediate compensation for victims.
Polish courts pardoned 187 inmates since the post martial law amnesty began, including 57 political offenses cases, with five sentences cut in half. PAP said many were for common crimes or under investigation, as nearly 800 more may qualify. Interior Ministry eased travel by issuing passports to those with Western invitations or group approvals.
The winning number in The Number daily game is 457 and 1723 wins Pick 4. Ohio Lottery reports earnings of 556,228.50 from The Number wagers on sales of 934,859.50, with 378,631 to winners. Pick 4 sales total 117,394 with 52,950 to winners. A $1 straight wins 3,072 and a $1 boxed wins 128.
Curtis Sliwa says Toledo will host the Guardian Angels soon, making it the 41st U.S. city with the group known for red berets. He plans to announce a Toledo chapter with supporters coming from Detroit and Cleveland, and will proceed with or without police or political endorsement.
Los Angeles attorney Robert K. Steinberg invoked the Fifth Amendment at least 20 times when asked about alleged sex tapes linked to government officials and the late Alfred Bloomingdale. He said he does not possess or destroy tapes, while prosecutors questioned their existence.
Nicholas Jorich, a 59 year old former steelworker from suburban Harrisburg, takes an $8.8 million Pennsylvania Lottery prize for Lotto after Friday drawing. He receives an annual check of $336,157 and says he will keep playing for pocket money for himself and his wife, who has worked nights as a waitress.
The Swank magazine editors plan to publish nude images of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in love making poses despite threats from Ono’s husband. Mintz says the photos came from Ono’s personal collection and may have been stolen. Swank has no permission to publish and will release the 13 photos in October. The editor calls the images non explicit and says they show a loving couple.
Pete Townshend praises Mick Jagger on his 40th birthday, calling him more mature and affable while noting small faults like name dropping and fiddling with tape rolls. Townshend says Jagger is not lonely, remains a devoted father, and may have more children. Jagger has a 10-year-old daughter Jade with Bianca Perez.
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