Gasoline shortages worsen with weekend limits in Elyria
The region braces for a tighter fuel crunch as AAA and station operators warn of scarce supplies next weekend. Only one Elyria station stayed open Sunday while others foresee tanker deliveries to extend limited hours, with many plazas enforcing a six dollar cap. Nationwide, protests and arrests surge as gas shortages trigger violence and public safety curfews across multiple states.
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Record Low 44 Degrees in Elyria for June 25
Elyria recorded a June 25 low of 44 degrees between 4 and 5 a.m., a new record for the date. Nearby towns reported similar unseasonably cool temperatures as the National Weather Service in Cleveland noted widespread early record lows across Ohio.
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Slovenian Floats Lead Lorain Festival Parade Spotlight Theme
Slovenian nation is this year’s spotlight as two Slovenian floats appear in the Lorain International Festival parade on Sunday. A Slovenian cultural program at Southview High School starts at 7 with dancers button accordions and artifacts plus a lecture and poetry reading. Earlier, a champagne and egg breakfast featured former Gov. Lausche. Photos continue on C-1.
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Frank J. Lausche
Tom Mah
Haig escapes unharmed after Belgium land mine blast
In Castaeu Belgium a remote control land mine exploded as Gen. Alexander Haig rode to SHAPE. The blast damaged the rear of his Mercedes and a following security car, injuring two guards lightly. Haig, 54, arrived at his office unscathed and planned a NATO handover ceremony with Gen. Bernard Rogers. The attack was described as a sizeable explosion and an apparent attempt on the general's life.
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SHAPE
Bernard W. Rogers
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Restart for Davis-Besse awaits NBC ok near Port Clinton
The Davis-Besse nuclear plant near Port Clinton remains shut and a July start is not expected. The NRC has not scheduled a hearing to determine if the unit can return to service. Officials cite incomplete safety evaluations and faulty hydraulic snubbers found when shut in March, with earthquake safety concerns noted compared with newer units.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Three Mile Island
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NAC
Davis- Besse
Lakers pick Magic Johnson No 1 in NBA draft
New York UPI reports the Los Angeles Lakers named Michigan State star Earvin Magic Johnson as the No 1 overall choice in the NBA draft. Chicago selected UCLA forward David Greenwood and New York chose Bill Cartwright of San Francisco. Detroit picked Greg Kelser while Milwaukee took Sidney Moncrie, with Seattle making the next two selections James Bailey of Rutgers and Viante Johnson of Baylor.
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Bucks
Sidney Moncrie
Arkansas
Seattle SuperSonics
James Bailey
Rutgers
Viante Johnson
Baylor
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