Elyria Marine Recalls Beirut Bombing Horrors in Letter
A Marine hometown son Lance Corporal Michael Forbush describes the Beirut blast that killed 230 in two barracks. He says the scene was unreal as he watched from a bunker near the Beirut Airport runway. He notes a vehicle crash and car bomb, the concussion reaching 1000 meters, and the mood shifting from calm to horror.
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USA Today
Elyria Mayoral Debate centered on finances
In a live cable debate Democratic Mayor Michael Keys and challenger Councilman Ernest Brewer clashed over Elyria finances. Brewer claimed a 1.6 million shortfall with no checks and balances and warned of 1984 trouble, while Keys stressed tight finances and considered a possible 0.5 percent income tax if needed.
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Culmer on trial after girlfriend Grace Auson death
Oberlin College student Sean Culmer is charged with aggravated murder after strangling Grace Auson. He told roommate Norris Kelly he killed her and heard her heart stop. Culmer seeks death by action to be with Grace. defense calls psychiatrists as prosecutors present their case.
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Norris Kelly
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New York City
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Miss Austin
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Weather forecast and gift guide teaser
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers or snow flurries and a low in the 30s to 35. Friday remains mostly cloudy and chilly with a high near 45 and a 20 percent precipitation chance. Details on Page A three. Consumer Electronics Gift Guide announces today's CT.
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Walter Tells His Story At Chemical People Seminar
In Elyria near 100 residents attended a town meeting at the American Legion hall to hear Walter, a 16-year-old recovering alcoholic and drug addict, recount his path from first marijuana use to heavy drinking and theft. He urged a united community effort to combat adolescent substance abuse as educators and officials noted rising cases in juvenile court.
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Elyria High School
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Elyria
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Grenada invasion sparks 1984 era debate in uproar
A veteran columnist argues the Grenada action felt like a Hollywood ending and warns wartime language reshapes truth. He cites Orwellian doublespeak, questions legality, and asks what comes next as allied leaders and media shape public perception.
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