Deadliest U S air crash marks worst disaster in memory
Searchers comb rubble 1.5 miles north of O Hare for bodies of 271 aboard American Airlines DC-10 that lost an engine on takeoff and disintegrated. FAA and NTSB investigations begin as witnesses describe a fireball and a chaotic scene near the runway.
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Man Surrenders in Slaying of Wife in Ohio
North Ridgeville authorities say Lawrence Markowski, 5740 Paula Blvd., surrendered Friday night to the Lorain County Sheriff after a statewide manhunt for the murder of his wife Twila, 28. He was held in Lorain County jail and scheduled for arraignment Tuesday in Elyria Municipal Court. Witnesses described a dragged, three-shot killing at the City Bank branch on Jaycox Road.
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Record 24 hour rainfall hits Lorain County
Lorain County recorded the heaviest 24 hour rainfall in 30 years with 1.5 inches on Friday and 3.12 inches since Thursday noon. Unseasonably cool, highs near 50 and lows around 43, with clearing skies expected Sunday and temperatures rising into the 60s. Ohio Edison outages affected about 750 customers as tree limbs brought down wires. specific outages impacted Vermilion, Lorain, and surrounding areas with restoration times ranging from over an hour to 1 hour 35 minutes.
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Gas stations open for Memorial Day weekend
A random survey finds about 20 percent of area independent stations plan to stay open through the Memorial Day weekend while another 20 percent will be closed Sunday but open Monday. Many stations report steady customer flow and adequate fuel supplies as owners cut hours to conserve May allocations. Ron Holligan of Turnpike Shell notes near eight hours of lines Friday but says panic buying isn’t evident. Some deliveries await mid next week, fueling fears of potential shortages.
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Weather outlook clearing with mild weekend
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with lows in the low to mid 40s and highs in the low to mid 70s. Rain chances remain at 10 percent for both tonight and Sunday. Sunrise today at 6 a.m. and sunset tonight at 8 49 p.m. Details on page B 3.
Columbia Gas Rates Detailed for Residential Customers
A Sunday feature analyzes Columbia Gas rate diversity with 687 residential options across Ohio, highlighting the lone major supplier with 755 distinct rates. Elyria gains cable TV interest as residents can expect broader programming including sports and uncut films. Baldwin-Wallace College pursues its China Connection amid renewed China relations. A guide offers students tips for summer employment. A Sunday Scene piece presents a war dead tribute by Frank Alexsandrowics of Bay Village.
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Steinbrenner seeks wage guideline waiver for AmShip strike
George M. Steinbrenner announced he asked the federal government to waive wage guidelines to grant larger raises for AmShip Lorain workers on strike since August 15. He noted Toledo and Chicago yards had accepted terms, and urged Cleveland residents to unite amid national tensions.
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