Co-pilot reports wings clear of ice before La Guardia crash
New York AP wire: co pilot John Rachuba told investigators he checked the F-28 wings up to ten times before takeoff and saw no ice. The La Guardia crash killed 27, including pilot Wallace Majure, as the jet bound for Cleveland struck Flushing Bay after de icing delays. Ice light aids and wing stripe checks were cited. Rachuba offered no cause for the disaster.
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New York
Usair
la Guardia
John Lauber
National Transportation Safety Board
Cleveland
Flushing Bay
Lauber
Charlotte
N.C
Rachuba
Wally
John Rachuba
la Guardia Airport
What the co pilot said about USAir jet crash
The co pilot told investigators he checked the wings often before takeoff and saw no ice. He and the pilot used special ice lights to inspect the wings and checked black stripes painted on wings to detect ice. They searched for a safe place to crash as the plane faltered and tried to steer toward land.
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New York
Usair
National Transportation Safety Board
Lauber
Trunk fire case tied to Wilson confession and trial
Wilson described a dramatic sequence at Cascade Park involving a Northwood teacher who inspired him to surrender. He admitted attempting to burn the car by gas and an opened trunk, then later suffocating the victim with gasoline, while authorities note 73 percent carbon monoxide and critical injuries. Fire captain Zielinski testified the victim showed signs of struggle as responders found the body in a metal container. The defendant faces possible death penalty though mitigating factors include heavy drinking.
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Wilson
Northwood
Riley
Elyria cabin fire trial details unfold in Wadsworth case
Testimony on the first day of Richard Wadsworth’s trial reveals he allegedly started a fatal blaze at a cabin to cover a stereo theft. Prosecution said Wadsworth and Edward Antoniewicz planned the theft and arson, while defense claims Antoniewicz framed Wadsworth. Victims Wright and Pinter died from carbon monoxide. others survived severe burns as they escaped the burning cabin in Elyria.
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Klan
Richard Wadsworth
Elyria
Wright
Cy Pinter
Anthony Gondor
Janine Yovan
Clarence “Herb” Bennett
Common Pleas
Edward Zaleski
Wadsworth
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Edward Antoniewicz
Richard
Burge
Antoniewicz
Waa Bares Cousens Phisworth
Pennsylvania
Richard Buchanan
Pinter
Klun
Bennett
Ice and wing frost blamed in LaGuardia jet crash
Investigators probe Flight 405's LaGuardia crash as NTSB interviews co-pilot John Rachuba about lift off and left veer. Capt. Wallace Majure II died, 27 aboard perished. De-icing fluid deemed properly mixed. wing ice suspected, wing slats absence noted.
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National Transportation Safety Board
Johannesburg drunk worker fined for red light lawn mower run
JOHANNESBURG A city worker Dick Makathini was convicted Wednesday of running a red light on a lawn mower while drunk. The court offered a choice of a $350 fine or six months in jail. He told police he was headed to the bank to fix a paycheck issue. the incident occurred about a half mile from a park on January 28. Lawn mowers are not permitted on public roads in Johannesburg. Makathini’s blood alcohol count was 1.8 per thousand, about twice the legal limit.
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Deutsche Presse
Johannesburg
South Africa
Dick Makathini
Births in Lorain and Amherst Feb 27 to Mar 6
A series of birth notices from Lorain and Amherst listing new arrivals: a daughter to Kelly Coleman and Dennis Parker at 705 E St, Lorain Feb 27. a son to Mercedes Campana at 5807 Roseciffer, Lorain Feb 28. a son to Roxanne Medina and Arthur Noble at W722 E 33rd St, Lorain Mar 1. a son to Deborah Heyer at 360 Westwoods, Amherst Mar 1. a daughter to Mr and Loren Schramm in Lorain Mar 3. a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Harrison at 1304 W 19th St, Lorain Mar 6. a son to Mr and Mrs Jim Norther at 835 Sunnyside Rd, Vermilion Mar 6. a daughter to Lenora Lumpkin at 5005 W Ene Ave, Lorain Mar 6.
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Kelly Coleman
Dennis Parker
E' St. Lorain
Mercedes Campana
Roseciffer , Lorain
Roxanne Medina
Arthur Noble
33Rd St
Lorain
Deborah Heyer
Westwoods
Amherst
Robert Harrison
19Th St
Jim Norther
Sunnyside Rd
Vermilion
Karne Shimer
Wilshire Dr
Tawana Brisby
Lehigh Ave
Fliberto Rodriguez
E. 28Th St
Roster of Births and Tyson Sentencing Report
A list of births in Lorain and surrounding areas with names and addresses for March entries. It also covers Mike Tyson's February conviction sentencing for rape and criminal deviate conduct, with remarks from Judge Gifford and Tyson's statements about innocence and apologies to Desiree Washington.
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Tyson
Salvation Army opens Wellington unit on April six
A Wellington Salvation Army unit will open April 6 in Suite 207 above Trinter Insurance at 102 South Main Street. The insurance firm provides the space rent free. Stair access is available, with ground floor meetings for those unable to climb. The office will be open Monday through 4 p.m. staffed by volunteers from New Life Assembly of God Church.
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Wellington
Salvation Army
Trinter Insurance
South Main St
Theta
New Life Assembly of God Church
Motorcyclist hurt after police chase in Ohio
A Birmingham man, Jeffrey A. Hale, 32, was injured when his motorcycle went out of control on Pyle South Amherst Road after a chase with the State Highway Patrol. He was treated at Allen Memorial Hospital and Elyria Memorial Hospital in fair condition for a leg injury. Hale was cited for DUI, no license, and fleeing and eluding. His speed was about 50 mph in a 55 mph zone.
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NEW Russia
Birmingham
Pyle-South Amherst Road
State Highway Patrol
Jeffrey A. Hale
Route 66
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Hale
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Cascade Park
Caranar
Richard G. Thomas
Lulz
Lutz
John Zielinski
Zielinski
Joseph C. Grunda
the Empire
Granda
Katie Warnke
Michael Dussel
James Burge
Yovan
Gondor
Sifsa
Sai Roos
Norwalk
Kathy Gray
Merrills
Gray
Youngstown
Charlotte, N.C
Wallace J. Majure II
Majure
Marietta, Ga
St. Joseph
Mr and
Loren Schramm
Lenora Lumpkin
W. Ene Ave
Edward Howard
Loran
Michael Dowdell
Wottontn
Cliford
Patrick Frankiewicz
Stacy Watkins
Hawthorne
Sheffield Lake
Reggie Weatherington
St. Lorain
Tony Sanchez
Raul Lorenzana
Bernice Hernandez
Bob Campana
Kenneth Blankenship
Thomas Shelton
Elyna Ave
Desiree Washington
Indianapolis
Gifford
Mike Tysons
Deborah Standen
Lang Ave
Sheila Andersen
Sycamore Dr
Kimberly Onofry
Richard Clady
Maplewood Ave
Judith Chesnick
Middle Ridge Rd
A.C. Hudnutt
Arthur C, Hudnutt
A. Cooper
Hudnutt
Andrew A. Young
Rage Arnold Miller
Andrew V
Ruckman
William B. Posey
Gary Cozarthur
C. Hudnutt
Otto B. Schoepfle
Philip W. Kelly
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