Moment of truth on Tuesday for Thomas Hill vote
U S senators face a fait accompli choice on Thomas a federal appeals judge if elevated to the Supreme Court In a tense hearing Thomas defends himself against Anita Hills sexual harassment charges while Hill recounts alleged incidents Pro-Thomas lawmakers attack Hills credibility as the confirmation fight intensifies ahead of the vote.
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David Hess
Charles Green
Knight-Ridder
Washington
U.S
Clarence Thomas
Anita Hill
Thomas
Supreme Court
Bush
Hill
University of Oklahoma
Eddie Mahe
Senate Judiciary Committee
Discovery View From a Chair Exhibit Explores Disability
A new museum show examines the problems faced by the disabled, offering visitors insight into daily life challenges. Also features travel ideas with Fiji cruises, Great Barrier Reef snorkeling, and a rainforest village in Queensland as suggested excursions.
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Fiji
Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Queensland
Weather outlook for tonight and Monday
Tonight mainly clear with a low around 40. Monday turns partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of showers or thunderstorms, high in the mid 60s. Light variable winds under 10 mph. Details on A-2.
Cosby on Path to Comedy Success and Education
Bill Cosby recalls aiming to be a comedian since age 13. He holds a doctorate in education and credits persistence and learning for his success in the field and beyond.
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Bill Cosby
Cosby
Light powered progress drives American history
The article highlights Thomas Edison's light bulb as a landmark business success. It also notes sports items: Illinois tops Ohio State 10 7, Minnesota and Atlanta win baseball playoff games, and a satirical remark on taxpayers proposing tar and feathers and a rail for congressmen as a dress and transport critique.
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Thomas Edison
Champaign
Illinois
OSU
Minnesota
Atlanta
Asbestos Issue Looms Over Ohio Schools Years On
Asbestos remains a persistent, costly issue for Ohio school districts with no quick fix. Berea district official notes management, not removal, as the goal while Elyria’s Franklin Elementary shutdown underscores safety concerns. State and federal oversight add urgency amid dwindling financial aid and rising local funding needs.
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Kenneth Clickenger
Berea City
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Asbestos removal costs across districts advance
Amherst since 1988 spent 787000 mostly from grants and claims 99 percent asbestos free Avon since 1988 spent 13500 to remove friable asbestos Avon Lake since 1987 spent 355000 to remove 90 percent of asbestos Bay Village begun 1983 spent several hundreds of thousands Berea removal began 1989 has reached 750000 with total cost estimated at 3.7 million over 7 10 years Elyria estimates 10 million to complete the project SeeWHERE on A-4
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Avon
Avon Lake
Bay Village
Berea
Elyria
Franklin School Reopens Monday After Asbestos Tests
Franklin Elementary will reopen Monday as testing shows cleaning reduced asbestos levels. Superintendent Lester Schultz said most results are in with one area on the second floor at 13.3 fibers per square millimeter, below federal 70 limit. The district will hold a staff meeting Monday and a parent meeting Tuesday at 7. Fred Stephens, district business manager, urged confidence, noting safety steps.
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Elyria
Franklin Elementary
Lester Schultz
Fred Stephens
Franklin
Schultz
Lawsville
Stephens
Doonesbury right? Army wives face postwar relationship strain
Elyria resident Jodi Capp formerly Jodi Squire left for the Middle East with the 316th Medical Evacuation Detachment on January 4. After returning from duty in May, about 20 percent of unit veterans reported marriages and engagements dissolving. The Family Support Group notes war stress and closeness of support contacts amplified issues. See RELATIONSHIPS on A-4.
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Elyria
Jodi Capp
Middle East
Jodi Squire
Capp
Hollo
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