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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1992
Page
1
The opening ceremony features Antonio Rebello lighting the Olympic torch to start the XXB Olympiad in Barcelona. Rebello, 37, is a two time Paralympic bronze medalist from Madrid.
An old sports note suggests this year’s Olympic games will differ with no enemies to beat as team events yield to individual efforts, signaling a shift in competition style and emphasis.
Forecast shows showers with heavy rains or a severe thunderstorm possible and highs around 80 to 85. Southwest winds about 10 mph. Tonight showers end, partly cloudy after midnight. low 60 to 65. Monday partly cloudy, high 75 to 80. A groundbreaking memorial to Korean War veterans occurred this summer in Washington DC. An American Lace Company plant in Elyria highlighted 1907 industry notes.
Lorain County Sheriff Mahony and jail warden Bell invited Commissioner Mary Jo Vasi to witness inmate releases as they seek a tax increase. The jail has freed over 800 inmates this year to meet a population cap of 166, including many DWP or driving under suspension cases. Vasi fears a repeat release could lead to harm and pressed for funding.
Cleveland Browns fans fill Berea for rookie camp as the team moves summer sessions to a 2,500 seat outdoor facility. Poor weather limited public practices but officials anticipate crowds of 5,000 or more as season approaches. A satellite shuttle operates from Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds for fans.
A Leroy Street woman shot and killed herself during a standoff with Lorain Police SWAT Saturday night. Officers moved through a house for contact then stormed the residence at 11 23 p m and found the woman in a corner bed. Police withheld her identity.
More than 150 people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Lorain to back Ward 2 Councilman Ronald Pecora, convicted July 9 of felonious assault and a gun specification. Organizers urged mercy with petitions and a retrial push as Pecora waved to supporters and signed autographs.
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