Second Stark missile disarmed as crew confronted gulf attack
Manama Bahrain AP reports the USS Stark again avoided catastrophe as experts disarmed a second Exocet missile after a Sunday raid by an Iraqi warplane. Capt Glenn Brindel described seconds of warning before the strike killed 37 sailors and wounded 21. a heroic petty officer aided survivors while a New Testament couriers peace to the Iraqi pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manama
Bahrain
Stark
Persian Gulf
Glenn Brindel
Brindel
Iran
Iraq
Gulf
Washington
Pentagon
Chris Baumann
Area sailor kin prepare for their saddest journey
Donald Mozzi works to reach Jacksonville Florida for a Friday memorial service honoring Karen Mozzi Supple and USS Stark victims. Karen, 25, widow of Martin Supple, and her family await burial in North Olmsted as Navy transport confirms likely plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailor’s
North Olmsted
Donald Mozzi
Jacksonville
Fla
Karen
Stark
Mozzi
Navy
Martin Supple
USS Stark
Martin
Donald
Cleveland State University
John Lance Ford
Westlake
Cabletek Products
Elyria
Florida
Marie
Mary Catherine
Mayport Naval Station
Martie
Scott
Supple
Bretton Ridge Drive
Surrey Drive
Bob
Don
Susan Cross
Tragic Stark Crew Memorial Service Details Revealed
Defense officials demand Iraq produce the pilot who fired on the USS Stark. Family members describe 20 yards from death and recall firefighter efforts as Lorain resident David Foisy aided the stricken vessel. Navy families in Ohio anxiously await services amid ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Weinberger
Tom Lantos
Iraq
Stark
Seman
Kevin Cummings
Sandusky
David Foisy
Lorain
Council panel studies Cascade Pool fate instead of immediate closure
Elyria officials push a study on renovating or replacing the 63 year old Cascade Park pool to avoid permanent closing. Parks director Innis cites cost and water quality needs with a $25,000 filtering system and flood damage as factors. Local residents urge careful funding and potential repurposing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Pool
Elyria
Cascade Park
Phil Innis
Parks and Recreation
Council
Innis
Black River
Arnold Tollett
Safety Service
Carolyn Davis
Clea Tumblin
Thomasson
Cascade
Glenn keeps door open to 1988 presidential bid
US Senator John Glenn says he would not rule out a run for president now that Gary Hart is out. The Ohio Democrat’s stance opens the possibility of a head-to-head challenge with Ohio Governor Celeste, who is already eyeing the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi
Sen
John Glenn
Ohio
Gary Hart
Glenn
Celeste
Thunderstorms threaten tonight with Memorial Day plans
Outdoor forecast shows partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunder storms tonight and Friday. Lows near 60 to 65, highs in the mid 30s. Memorial Day weekend parades and activities listed on Page A-3. Cleveland urges a Superman statue push. feature on the artist behind the definitive Man of Steel. Medina secretary body to be exhumed in Lorain County cemetery reported on C-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Body of
Medina
Lorain County Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
Sam Zakhem
Tarig Aziz
Baghdad
Saddam Hussein
Reagan
Caspar Weinberger
USS
Public Safety and Environment Committee
Gerald Thomasson
D-2
C-T
Vince Walter
Abby Anteater
pHeseedad
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!