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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1990
Page
1
Nelson Mandela and SACP general secretary Joe Slovo led a Sunday rally to kick off the party’s activities after the government officially recognized it for the first time. The event signaled a new legal status for the group.
A bombing in Hawkham England has killed a sitting British lawmaker. Police launched investigations as details remain scarce and security was increased across the town.
Los Angeles obituary notes Bobby Day known for Rockin Robbin and Little Bitty Pretty One dies of cancer at age 60. Page C-3 obituary tribute cites his influence in doo wop and rockabilly circles.
A weather brief notes showers across tonight with lows 65 to 70 degrees. Cooler conditions arrive Tuesday with afternoon highs in the mid 70s. Details on Page A-3.
Kevin Ruie said he will meet with track officials to determine the cause of a Saturday night accident at South Amherst Lorain Speedway. James Harsh, 28, of Elyria, was killed after a car driven by James Whaley left the track and struck pit spectators during the sixth lap of a 10 lap heat race. Several others were injured and treated at area hospitals. The Lorain County Sheriff is investigating with witness statements noting high speed before the car left the track.
Oberlin confronts a costly five year program including a 1.1 million sewer line and a 3.2 million high voltage project plus over 1 million in street work. City Manager Kimble and staff laid out the plan while council weighs revenue options as no new taxable development is on the horizon. Council President Waite says debt and revenue constraints will shape project priorities, with sewer work likely on top. Engineering for the sewer upgrade starts this year. full project slated for 1991.
Sheffield Village police stopped 81 cars Friday night as part of a safety checks program on Route 254. Three drivers were arrested for DUI or driving with a suspended license, amid 87 citations including 44 seatbelt violations and 34 equipment defects.
The HEAF's need for federal help underscores cracks in federally guaranteed student loans. With $8.8 billion in guarantees, 17 percent of national loan volume, critics say lax oversight risks abuse as tighter rules could hit for profit schools and reduce lending. Experts warn against quick fixes and note complex factors in play.
Waldenbooks at Midway Mall joined North Olmsted Fairview Park Rocky River and Parma stores in vandalism cases involving books on Jewish topics tied to Nazism. About 14 books were glued in January at Midway Mall. suspects described as clean cut youths in suits.
Elyria residents enjoyed the Downtown Commons Summer Sidewalk and Crafts Sale with 10 merchants and 23 craftspeople taking part over Friday to Sunday. Chairwoman Carol Dean of Elyria Savings and Trustbank said the event went wonderfully and interest is high to return next year after renovations limited sales for years. The Downtown Commons Association sponsored the six month planning and the merger of the Elyria Merchants Association and Midtown Commons Improvement Corp.
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