President disappointed yet hopeful over Beirut hostages fate
Washington reports the White House saying President Reagan is disappointed the hostage release did not proceed as hoped but remains hopeful for a resolution. Aide cites mutual scrutiny delaying the plan involving Red Cross and a Syrian escort. State Dept notes U S support for Lebanon and ongoing diplomatic contacts continue.
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Washington
White House
Reagan
Beirut
Larry Speakes
Mountain Jack's Closed by Major Fire in Elyria
A Saturday night blaze in the rear section of Mountain Jack's Restaurant caused extensive damage and forced the venue to close indefinitely. Damage estimates hovered around 95,000 to 75,000 for structure with 20,000 for contents. Firefighters contained the fire in about 40 minutes after alarms at 8:28 p.m. The cause remained undetermined. General Manager Brad King, on vacation, arrived after noticing the blaze while shopping nearby. An employee described smoke and rapid evacuation as staff scrambled to alert diners.
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Jers
Brad King
Midway Mall
Tracy Parker
Route
Susan Cross
Cubs bid to light Wrigley Field blocked by Illinois House
The Illinois House rejected a measure to allow 18 regular season night games and potential postseason night games at Wrigley Field. The bill, backed by Tribune Co, would suspend a state law but not void a 1983 city ordinance. The Cubs would still face local opposition from Wrigleyville residents who fear noise and traffic.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois House
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
Toight
Tribune Co
Cubs
Wrigleyville
Jack Davis
Schaumburg
Families Hope For Hostages Amid On Again Off Again Plans
Relatives of 39 Americans held in Lebanon report hope rising then falling after Saturday talks on the TWA hijack release. Families describe the roller coaster as the hostages gathered in Beirut then faced delays as Lebanese demands and security concerns delayed moving them to Syria and Frankfurt. TWA plans reportedly included sending one family member per hostage to Frankfurt, with travel to St Louis or New York to board non stop flights.
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Associated Press
Lebanon
State Department
TWA
Violet Carlson
Kurt Carlson
Rockford
Pam Watson
Tony D. Watson
Virginia Beach
Ruth Maresca
Baldwin
Philip Maresca
Loretta McLoughlin
Deerfield
Ill
James W. McLoughlin
New York
Frankfurt
Sally McElwreath
St. Louis
New York City
Washington
Damascus
Germany
Beirut
Amal
Reginald Bartholomew
Robert C. McFarlane
White House
Larry Speakes
John L. Testrake
Nabih Berri
Hostages in Beirut Saga Faces Snag After Freedom Plan
A sequence of early morning updates shows the TWA hostages in Beirut moving toward release with conflicting signals. Ambassadors and officials reported Beirut departures, Damascus arrivals, and conditions tied to US guarantees, warship withdrawals, and prisoner releases, creating uncertainty about the timeline.
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White House
TWA
Reporter Goes To Jail Insight From Lorain County Jail
CT Staff Writer Joe Klinec spends a day in Lorain County Jail among accused and convicted inmates to explore daily life inside a facility housing assault robbery and murder cases. The piece examines routines, security, and inmate interactions within the jail system.
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Joe Klinec
Lorain County
Dad Kills Comatose Daughter Faces Murder Charge
Charles Griffith, 25, admits no hospital intent yet is charged with first degree murder in the death of his comatose daughter who has been brain-damaged since last October. The story continues on Page E-1.
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Charles Griffith
Griffith
Weekend Weather Outlook With Mild Temps
Outside today tonight and Monday expect mostly clear conditions with mild highs in the mid 70s and upper 70s. Lows near 60 tonight. Winds east 5 to 10 mph. Rain chances at 20 percent today and tonight. Details on Page A-3.
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Woodstock, N.H
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