Violence erupts as Chechnet region declares independence
In Grozny Chechen Ingush declares independence amid Yeltsin emergency rule. Nationalists seize airports barricade roads and block troops. A hijacked Aeroflot plane to Ankara carried 171 people before returning. No casualties reported amid standoff as Moscow sends troops and Tass reports turmoil.
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Grozny
U.ss.r
Boris Yeltsin
Yeltsin
Russian Federation
Tass
Ankara
Turkey
Ohio passes statewide cancer incidence registry law
The measure, signed by Gov. George Voinovich and backed by Rep. Kate Walsh, creates the Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System to track all cancers, notify the Ohio Department of Health with patient data, and support research while keeping individual details confidential. The registry aims to reveal geographic and demographic patterns to guide prevention, screening, and care, with experts noting the program will provide the big picture needed to target resources and reduce Ohio’s high cancer burden.
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Columbus
Ohio
George Voinovich
Kate Walsh
Berlin
Ohio Department of Health
Randall Harris
Harris
Division of Cancer Control
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute
Ohio State University
OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center
Soviet Allied Credit Union Expands in Lorain County
The Soviet Allied Credit Union, Lorain County's largest, serves 80 groups and continues to grow, highlighting its expanding reach and community ties.
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Soviet Allied Credit Union
Lorain County
Dero lay The next generation seeks answers from veterans of war
The Viet Nam generation’s offspring search for an inheritance of pain and memory as they seek explanations and closure for past traumas and their lasting impact on families.
Bay High wins state title in shootout over St Charles
Westerville Bay High's soccer team claimed the Ohio state Division 1 championship with a dramatic shootout win against Columbus St. Charles. The final decision came after a tense scoreless regular and extra time, securing the title for Bay High.
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Westerville
Bay High
Columbus St. Charles
Weather forecast update for the region
A weather brief notes partly sunny conditions with highs in the mid forties, followed by mostly cloudy skies and overnight lows near 30 to 35. Monday will bring partly sunny skies with highs again in the mid forties and additional details on A-2.
Grafton man dies in head on crash on Route 18
Edward C Williams of 34470 Law Road, a 29 year old Grafton man, died early Saturday when his pick up crossed the center line and hit a tractor trailer on Route 18 in Wellington Township. The crash occurred about 3 15 am. Williams was pronounced dead at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Larry Collins, 31, of Toledo, driver of the tractor trailer, was not injured. Williams, Elyria High School graduate, worked for Elyria Concrete Step. The cause remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol. Obituary on B-4.
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Wellington Township
Grafton
The
Highway Patrol
Edward C Williams
Law Road
Rt 18
Larry Collins
Williams
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Collins
Elyria High School
Elyria Concrete Step
Bravery and Fear in AIDS Patients in Magic Johnson Era
In this feature, HIV positive patients confront stigma and fear while Magic Johnson’s public battle draws sympathy and scrutiny. Tom Horstman, San Clemente, reflects on AZT’s limits as his T cells dwindle, choosing coping over despair through daily meditation and church support. Community members stress that courage alone won’t halt AIDS and lament the sensationalized coverage.
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Horstman
San Clemente
Calif
St Clement’s Episcopal Church By the Sea
Magic Johnson
America
Magic Johnson cards surge after AIDS announcement
In Greensboro, prices for Magic Johnson basketball cards climbed up to 25 percent after his AIDS diagnosis news. Card shops report a flood of requests for Johnson items and autographs amid strong interest from collectors and fans. The rookie 1980 81 Topps card rises from 250 in near mint to about 325.
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Jose Cruz
Donovan Henry
Magic Johnson
Brenz
New York
Henry
Greensboro
David Hensley
Rod Iman
RBI Sports Cards
Johnson
Iman
Beckett Publications
Beckett Basketball Card Monthly
Charu Khopkar
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