Lovable lion mauls newsman at Midway Mall show
Cleveland TV reporter Del Donahoo, 53, was attacked by a 270 pound lion during a publicity stunt with Lovable Lions at Midway Mall. He required more than 60 stitches to bites on the back, left cheek and ear and was to be released from Elyria Memorial Hospital soon. The incident occurred during a planned routine in a large mall cage in front of 300 shoppers.
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Monthly gas boost now pegged at five dollars
Columbia Gas of Ohio will seek Public Utilities Commission approval to raise rates by 34 cents per 1,000 cubic feet, boosting average residential bills by about five dollars a month in the coming year. Affected are one million customers across 56 Ohio counties. The hike partly covers higher well prices approved by the Federal Power Commission and spans two phases from Oct 27 and for a one year period.
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Woman dies after Lorain County Jail fire injury
Mrs. Anne V. Doan, 60, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 6:05am after burns and smoke inhalation from a Sunday jail fire. A legal secretary, she lived most of her life in the area and was survived by two sons, Anthony of Parma and William of Akron. funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Weather flurries mix with snow showers forecast
The forecast calls for cloudy windy and colder conditions tonight and tomorrow with a 38 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures dip to the upper 20s to low 30s tonight and a high near the upper 40s tomorrow. Winds shift from southwest today to west-northwest tomorrow with speeds around 40 mph. The previous day saw a high of 65 and a low of 57. Details on Page C-7.
Mondale Dole set for first vice presidential debate
In Houston Walter Mondale and Robert Dole prepared for a 75 minute nationwide televised debate. Dole showed nervousness while Mondale projected confidence as they wrapped up final preparations for the 9:30 p.m. EDT start. The event, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, airs on public TV and major networks.
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Guards slain in arrest of Mao widow and others
Belgrade dispatch reports three guards killed during the arrest of four Chinese radical leaders, including Mao Tse-teng’s widow. The agency cited reliable sources alleging plots and noting Chen Hu lien aided the plan. Hea has been named to succeed Mao as China’s top leader, per various reports.
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Absenteeism and fraud in Elyria sanitation office
A city panel heard charges of abuse in Elyria's Sanitation Department including faked injuries and improper vehicle use. Union official William Barbert cited $25,000 in last year’s absences plus $3,000 in sick leave and injury benefits, with uncertainty over how much is from fraud. He suggested two physicians verify claims as workers with good records fear the morale impact of the abuses. The committee reviewed an administration plan to raise rates to cover a projected $240 deficit in the sanitation fund.
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