Madrid crash kills 182 on Avianca 747 at Barajas
A Boeing 747 of Avianca crashed near Mejorada del Campo after approaching Madrid Barajas airport. Officials feared 182 dead, with 169 passengers and 20 crew aboard. one survivor died en route to hospital. Many victims reported as French nationals from Paris. flight originated in West Germany bound for Bogota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Colombia
Avianca Airlines
Paris
West Germany
Mejorada del Campo
Barajas
Bogota
Misael Pastrana
Avianca
Wa A. Ae 8 Cauual
Healthier Americans contradict fears of modern life
The ACSH study challenges the view that technology and lifestyle worsen health. It notes longer life, lower infant mortality, and rising self-rated wellness, with major declines in flu and polio deaths but increases in chronic diseases as life expectancy grows. It cites heart disease, cancer, and strokes as top killers and highlights preventable deaths tied to smoking hypertension and alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Council On Science and Health
ACSH
Whelen
Whelan
Olmsted tops Ridgeville with Krauth 26 points
North Olmsted defeated North Ridgeville 76 to 53 in a high school basketball game on Saturday night. John Krauth scored 26 points to lead the collapse and the report directs readers to Page E-2 for more details on this game and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krauth
North Olmsted
North Ridgeville
Winter virus mystery returns each December
The winter virus respiratory syncytial virus appears annually between Thanksgiving and Christmas with little known about it beyond its regular arrival. The story notes RSV as a recurring seasonal illness and hints at ongoing uncertainty about its behavior.
Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Likely
The forecast calls for a slight chance of afternoon showers today with a high near 50 and showers lingering tonight with a low around 42 to 47. Monday brings rain and wind with a high near 55 and temperatures falling. Precipitation chances rise to 30 percent Sunday and 80 percent Sunday night. Details on Page A-3.
Fire hits Elyria frame in two-alarm blaze at home
A two alarm fire at the Elyria United Methodist Home caused about 15000 in damage with 18 rooms affected. A short circuit ignited a sofa on the first floor. 19 firefighters battled the blaze for 1 hour 44 minutes. Thirty five residents were evacuated to the dining lounge. one nurse received oxygen but was treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Shirley Barker
Garden St
Elyna Memorial Hospital
Orv Terrell
Jobless claims rise in Elyria and surrounding counties
Ohio unemployment claims jumped in the two weeks to November 19 with Elyria up 31 percent to 384 new claims from 292. Medina County surged 48 percent to 428 claims while Lorain County rose less than 1 percent. Cuyahoga County up 28 percent with 2788 claims. Huron 163. Erie 185.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Elyria
Ohio
Lorain County
Lorain
Medina County
Cuyahoga County
Huron County
Erie County
Dental floss and the moral fiber of the nation
A humorous column argues dental floss exposes societal deceit as people lie to dentists about flossing. The riff suggests floss rules honesty, compares truthfulness to political behavior, and mocks the persistent modern fixation on dental care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watt
Hustler Magazine
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
Ira Furman
Tom McCarthy
Luis Carmona
Miami, Fla
Grucer Fireworks Co
Bellport
N.Y
Saud
Eazabeth Wuelen
Council
University of California
Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
Joe Pulizzi
Pulizzi
Cuyahoga Community College- West
Gus Chan
N. Olmsted Tops
Ridgeville
Jue Ally
C-T
Bela Lugosi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!