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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1983
Page
23
Oregon Wisconsin AP reports Oakhill state prison officials proposed a $1162 catered dinner for 375 boxed meals at $3.10 each to reward a year without escapes. Guards, denied a raise, question the prize and cite a perceived "country club" atmosphere at the 250 bed facility amid criticism of new tennis courts.
Mildred Combs, 53, was jailed for three hours after refusing to remove a campaign button supporting the judge’s foe during a traffic case in Highland Park. The judge found her in contempt and police released her after three hours citing an incomplete arrest report.
In Freeport Maine residents clash over a McDonald’s planned in the Gore House, a 150 year old mansion near L L Bean. Backers call it a historical restoration and compatible with the town, while Freeport Mac Attack opposes fast food architecture in the village.
The National Weather Service predicts mostly clear skies and cooler conditions across the country on Saturday. Northeast and Ohio regions may see rain or snow with scattered snow flurries, especially in the east, and stronger squalls possible. Lows range from 25 to 30 west and 30 to 35 east, with Saturday highs in the 40s and northerly winds 10 to 25 knots, waves 3 to 5 feet.
The article reports snow covering the lower Great Lakes region with one inch in Buffalo, while rain sweeps the eastern states from the Gulf Coast to New England. Thunderstorms fire from southern Texas to Arkansas, with temperatures in the lower 70s, and winter weather grips western New York.
An extended Sunday to Tuesday outlook calls for fair conditions throughout the period. Temperatures will rise from the mid 50s to the low 60s during the day with nightly lows in the 35 to 45 range.
Two women in Cincinnati receive master plumber licenses from Local 59 with plans to run their own business. Mary Joe Sheckels, 32, will take over H. R. Randolph Plumbing Co. from her father as her brother pursues law. Her father initially doubted a woman could join the trade but eventually supported her apprenticeship and ownership.
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Daily Lottery winning numbers for Thursday were 9 3 7. Officials remind players to check tickets and claim prizes before deadlines.
John Carthen Jr. of St. Louis receives a $2.5 million malpractice verdict from a circuit court jury against Jewish Hospital and pathologists Dr. Joseph Lombardo and Dr. Marshall Poger. He underwent rib removal and esophagus stomach surgery after a mistaken biopsy diagnosis of esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Chinese ships and aircraft comb the South China Sea for the 81 aboard the Glomar Java Sea after divers locate the sunken vessel 900 feet from its third well site for Arco China Inc. The ship carried 42 Americans, 35 Chinese, two Singaporeans, an Australian and a Filipino and sank in Typhoon Lex with 75 mph winds and 26 foot waves.
A memorial Mass for John F Kennedy will mark the 20th anniversary of his assassination. Attendees include most Kennedy family members. the service at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown will be led by Rev James A Hickey, now Archbishop of Washington. Rose Kennedy stays in Hyannisport.
The Sandinista government will evacuate Corinto, Nicaragua’s largest oil port, housing 26,900 residents to allow repairs after damage tied to American backed rebels. Evacuations will happen in phases over the next two months, with officials citing $1.2 billion in damage since March 1981. Richard B. Stone traveled to Honduras to pursue peace efforts amid regional tensions.
Lech Walesa asks his wife to travel to Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize as Poland mulls allowing the Solidarity leader to attend. The government claims no decision yet. PAP reports the United States may renew sanctions while restrictions ease from the 1981 crackdown.
Burma formally accuses North Korean army commandos of planting bombs on Oct. 9 that killed 21 people including four South Korean ministers. The government breaks ties with Pyongyang and orders embassy staff to leave within 48 hours. Evidence cited includes recovered materials, seized articles from three Koreans, and confessions from two suspects. The attack aimed at President Chun Doo Hwan during a state visit.
Cleveland reports the Ohio Lottery drawing The Number 100 and Pick 4 5905 with winners sharing 887,779. Parimutuel Pick 4 sales totaled 157,688 with 71,097 to winning tickets. A $1 straight win paid 6,216 and $1 boxed 518. The Number earnings totaled 277,972 from 1,165,751 in sales.
Ted Nicoloff, working for Girard Cab Co after Conrail layoff, picked up Jeff Edwards and his wife Leona in the early hours. The couple claimed unemployment in Binghamton and said relatives would pay, while police ordered them off the highway and they hitchhiked from Wyoming.
The Washington Post reached an out of court settlement of a 10 million libel suit filed by Charles G. Rebozo, friend of former President Nixon. No admissions were made by either side. Rebozo denies being told the stock was stolen.
A 79-year-old woman who tended to forget things was found after more than a week apart from her husband. Landlord Robert Kane discovered her watching TV in an apartment building near her home and notified the Prieto family. Mary Prieto, 79, was escorted home by police and appeared to be in decent shape aside from a chin bruise and weight loss.
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