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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1990
Page
1
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and his wife Raisa review an honor guard in Ottawa during a two day state visit. The couple charmed throngs of Canadian citizens as presses covered events along Page A-2.
Best thief Rickey Henderson of the Oakland Athletics lifts third base high after stealing his 893rd base to surpass Ty Cobb. The note mentions Anaheim and a California page reference as Tribe falters again on D-5.
Phil Hicks reports on the FDA approved process of irradiating food to extend shelf life and kill pests and bacteria. Opponents warn of unresearched side effects. proponents argue benefits outweigh risks amid growing furor across communities.
Tonight will be cold with low temperatures 35 to 40 degrees. Thursday is sunny with a high near 70 degrees. Details are continued on page 4-3.
The Democrats narrowed their convention site choices to New Orleans or New York after evaluating four cities. Cleveland impressed with its Brook Park convention hall but lacked nearby hotel rooms, a key drawback cited by party leaders. Ohio chair James Ruvalo suggested hope for a future bid in ’96.
Chronicle-Telegram reports from Washington D C as Oberlin eighth grader Alice Gates becomes the 144th contestant to spell in the National Spelling Bee with 226 spellers competing. CT staffer Steve Fogarty files from the scene on page B 2.
Elyria considers a city recycling program costing about 1000 per month for hauling, with 200 per load paid to Browning-Ferris Industries to move dumpsters to Cleveland for metal and glass recycling. Sales proceeds of 50 to 100 per load may be returned to the city or donated to a community group. The move supports anticipated House Bill 592 mandates and expands local recycling efforts.
Michael Barnes a seven year old second grader at Eastgate Elementary battles bone cancer as Special Wish Foundation grants a dream shopping spree in a toy store. The boy fills a cart with a Game Boy portable, TMNT figures, Batmobile toys and more. His family plans New York City for a Sloan Kettering second opinion and a visit to the Statue of Liberty, while a May 22 fundraiser at Elan Restaurante raises over $3,000 for Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital.
Elyria native Charles Persons, who runs Street News used in NYC by homeless vendors, faces questions after USA Today and ABC 20/20 coverage. Authorities review 61000 dollars raised for a concert that did not occur and the IRS probes Street Aid Inc. tax exemption. Persons, 33, left an interview when questioned about the funds.
Jerome and Mario Sen, brothers of Paul Sen, criticize police for not allowing family contact during a 5 hour Elyria standoff in which Paul, charged with domestic violence and other counts, was eventually captured asleep. Police defend SWAT negotiators fearing self harm, noting no one was hurt.
Police report 170 flags and solid brass markers were taken from veterans graves in Evergreen Cemetery. Suspects are not local. Flags placed by the American Legion and South Amherst Fire Department were reported stolen late Sunday night or Monday morning. The group worked overnight to replace them for Memorial Day services.
Police officers spent significant funds on the case with costs potentially reaching thousands of dollars. No further contextual details are provided in the fragment.
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