Memories and heroes in Philadelphia and beyond
Columnist Doug Clarke recalls childhood in Philadelphia with Billy Moats and college icons Blanchard Davis Kazmaier and Doak Walker. Bob Greene salutes Lions Clubs two generation effort supplying glasses worldwide. Abdala Bucaram dubbed El Loco leads Ecuador with flamboyant showmanship. A Toledo teacher fired for toughness loses an appeal to a state referee.
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Doug Clarke
Philadelphia
Billy Moats
Blanchard and
Davis
Dick Kazmaier
Doak Walker
Clarke
Bob Greene
Lions Clubs
Greene
Ecuador
Abdala Bucaram
el Loco
Gtory
Toledo
Superman actor inspires Cleveland audience
Paralyzed actor Christopher Reeve speaks to a Cleveland audience, urging support for disability causes. The message highlights local and state action, with the event featured on the paper's entertainment and community pages.
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Christopher Reeve
Cleveland
Elyria High Earns State Semifinal Volleyball Victory
Elyria High, coached by Carol Russo, bounced back from adversity to upset Cincinnati McAuley in the state semifinal with set scores of 15-11 4-15 15-13. The Lady Pioneers advance to the Division I title game in Dayton against No. 1 Cincinnati Seton, after Seton defeated Wooster to reach the final. Elyria is ranked No. 2 in the state.
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Carol Russo
Elyria High
Lady Pioneers
Cincinnati McAuley
McAuley
Elyria
Dayton
Pioneers
Cincinnati Seton
Seton
Wooster
Pierre Salinger Turns into International News Figure
Pierre Salinger, 71, a retired journalist and former White House press secretary, rises to global attention as media outlets probe the TWA Flight 800 crash. Critics say his Kennedy White House and ABC News ties made the case newsworthy, with experts noting his credentials amplifying coverage.
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Salinger
U.S
White House
ABC News
TWA
Priday Dementhioes
Pierre Salinger
Darryl Christian
Associated Press
Family’s kindness ends in Lorain County fire tragedy
Kenny Keller and Gerald Harris, both 38 and 40, died of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide after a blaze at 4020 Broadway Lorain. Keller had lived rent free with the owner Gary Joeright, who aided the homeless man. Harris had befriended Keller and sometimes brought him food. Fire crews found the victims in an upstairs room. Authorities said there was no foul play and both men tested negative for drugs. alcohol levels were 0.20 and 0.28 respectively.
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Sheffield
Kenny Keller
Broadway
Keller
Gerald L. Harris
Jefferson Street
Lorain
Lorain County
Paul Matuis
Gary A. Joeright
Garden Avenue
Harris
Sandy Mah
Elyria
Ron Houchins
Sheriff's Department
Andy Dallas
Dallas
Mattis
Ohio
Matus
Debra Keller
Joeright
Bowles Named White House Chief of Staff in Clinton Shakeup
President Clinton appointed Erskine Bowles a Washington outsider to be chief of staff as he overhauls the White House after reelection. Bowles will fill staff and Cabinet vacancies while Panetta prepares to depart on Inauguration Day. Clinton vowed a smooth transition and to study past presidents who stumbled after second terms.
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Washington
Clinton
Erskine Bowles
Leon Panetta
Panetta
White House
Mack
Firefighter admits torching co-workers records in arson case
NORTH RIDGEVILLE A firefighter was suspended for 72 hours after admitting to burning a stack of personal financial records belonging to fellow firefighters on Aug 12. The action, a working suspension with no pay totaling $918.29, followed a police report noting arson at Fire Station No. 2.
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North Ridgeville
Robert Becker
South Amherst
Fel
Miller
Becker
Michael Williams
Williams
Clinton sits for Brinkley interview after Election Night barbs
President Clinton taped a Friday interview with David Brinkley for ABC's This Week, in Brinkley's final hosting appearance. The politically charged conversation and prior on-air jibes were not released in advance, with White House aides noting the talks helped ease the arrangement.
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Clinton
David Brinkley
ABC
Brinkley
Brin
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