Tower faces renewed setback in bid for defense secretary post
Washington AP John Tower’s effort to win confirmation as defense secretary hit another snag as Senate Republicans called for caution. Senator Dennis DeConcini said Tower is not suitable for the sensitive role, while President Bush staged public show of support at the Pentagon. Ted Stevens pressed Democrats over FBI background questions as GOP backing remained fragile amid solid Democratic opposition.
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Police and church events in Elyria log
Police notes report a radio stolen from a car on Midway Boulevard and another radio theft near North Alone Avenue plus a car park theft on Cleveland Street. A 29 year old was arrested for shoplifting at Apples Market. St Mary's Pentecostal Church invites the public to a musical program tonight at 7:30 featuring Seven Travelers of Loran, Taylor Singers, Supreme Angels and St Mary's Men's Chorus. A quote mentions political debate about an FBI report used by the Senate Armed Services Committee chair.
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Lecture on Recruiting Minority Faculty at Oberlin College
Dr. Reginald Wilson of the American Council on Education will give a free public lecture at Oberlin College at noon on Tuesday. He will discuss the recruitment of minority faculty and the role of higher education in the academic pipeline, highlighting challenges and strategies.
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Barricaded nuns defy Vatican eviction in New Jersey
Five Carmelite nuns who have barricaded themselves for five months protest Vatican orders to evict them from Mount Carmel Monastery in Morris Township. Two who had temporary vows expired must vacate. two should move to another convent. a 1-year-old nun with heart problems may stay. Spokesman Tim Manning cautions on possible forcible removal. The nuns vow to continue their protest.
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LaGrange Woman Missing After Blind Date Vanished
LaGrange woman Vickie Archer, 21, and her date Henry Peak, 29, vanished after leaving Danny's Den Bar two weeks ago. Their van was found abandoned in Mohican State Park with an empty gas tank. FBI Elyria office handling the case. Peak's family and Archer's mother report unconfirmed sightings in Georgia or Alabama. police seek any verified information.
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Elyria man gets three months on two aggravated menacing charges
Elyria Municipal Court Judge John Howard sentenced Richard C. Taranto, 36, to three months in jail with $350 fines on each of the two aggravated menacing counts after a no contest plea. Taranto and Leonard Terry, 64, of Elyria, were involved in a near collision near Midway Mall on May 25, 1988, leading to a confrontation where Taranto allegedly aimed a pistol at Terry’s car.
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Kristie Wins Local Spelling Bee Title With Study Method
Kristie won a local spelling bee by spelling words aloud while she could see them from the Scripps Howard study booklet given by her sisters Sabrina and Diane. Her father David Simo videotaped the moment as Kristie, her mother Chong, brother Mark, and supporters celebrated at home. She has competed in spelling bees since fourth grade and will advance to regional competition with the top finishers from both Friday and Langston Middle School in Oberlin, with the regional winner moving on to the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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Eastern talks end on cordial note as strike looms
National Mediation Board said talks ended professionally and both sides could resume negotiations anytime. Eastern cut weekend schedule by nearly 75 percent, canceling all flights in and out of Cleveland Hopkins Akron Canton and Port Columbus as strike threats cripple the carrier. A federal judge allowed machinists to picket other airlines but barred joining the Eastern strike. unions urged broader action.
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