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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1989
Page
1
Soldiers fired on unarmed protesters in Beijing with reports of fighting among troops sent to quell demonstrations. Western diplomats say evidence of intermilitary conflict exists, while estimates of fatalities range from hundreds to possibly 3,000, as protests spread to provincial cities.
About 70 inmates at Lorain County jail refused tenth p.m. lockup over a Bulls Pistons playoff telecast and were confined to cellblocks for the weekend. Guards withdrew to request reinforcements and returned to restore order after 10 p.m. The Pistons won 103 94 to advance to face the Lakers.
Vermilion woman Elizabeth Lank 44, jailed for traffic offenses, remains on a month long liquid diet and potassium pills as a protest against a six month sentence. She began fasting April 26, collapsed in jail, was hospitalized, then resumed eating solids briefly before resuming the fast. She says she does not feel like eating.
Lorain County Recorder Dorothy Essex reported vandals shattered a large window over the weekend. A softball sized rock left an eight inch hole in the glass and narrowly missed a computer terminal. Maintenance supervisor Rich Nickoloff said replacement costs are not yet known and the area was closed for cleanup.
In the Urals along the Trans Siberian Railroad a gas leak caused a blast that engulfed two trains, with editor Gennady Dmitrin reporting a preliminary death toll between 500 and 800 and officials saying hundreds were hospitalized. President Gorbachov toured the site and cited possible incompetence and discipline issues.
Thomas J. Henry, 69, of Bay Village, recalls June 6, 1944, as the 45th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. A Signal Corps cameraman, he filmed the initial assault from behind the lines aboard the Belfast, capturing mock bombardment and the chaotic beach scene. He later filmed Cherbourg’s capture and liberation ceremonies. He hopes to return to Europe with Cinemation, Inc. and fulfill his dream of a sentimental journey.
A lighthearted humor piece features Mr Science in a playful tone. The column playfully riffs on scientific curiosities and everyday wonder, aiming to amuse readers with breezy banter and nerdy flair.
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