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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1993
Page
1
Civil War buffs react to the Encore presentation of Gettysburg with comments from Fogarty praising its scope while noting length. Local history enthusiasts discuss the film’s portrayal and pacing at the event.
Lorain officials may rename the downtown Morrison Library to honor Toni Morrison, first Black American woman Nobel literature laureate. A scholarship fund and lecture series are also discussed. no formal plans, library board to meet at 4 30 p.m. Thursday.
Elyria West High School closed after a gas leak this morning and a teacher became ill and went to the hospital. A student fainted and others reported nausea and dizziness near the music wing prompting evacuation and testing. Columbia Gas advised precautionary closure. about 700 students affected.
Lorain County jail food deliveries returned to normal Thursday after a supplier payment dispute. Sysco Foods apologized for the stoppage and delays. Northerm Hazerot Co. demanded cash on delivery due to nonpayment. County purchasing agent Gene Hartman noted month-old bills piling up and sheriff’s officer Captain Bell said monthly processing delays hinder timely payments. The county commissioners must approve bills before checks are issued.
In Alpine California 10 year old L L Potter bungee jumped from a 210 foot tower in front of friends from a San Diego area board and care home. He hopes to become the world's oldest bungee jumper but after the jump he dangled briefly then signaled to the crowd, eliciting laughter.
Nelson Mandela and F W de Klerk win the Nobel Peace Prize for ending apartheid and steering South Africa toward democracy. The Norwegian committee cites their peaceful efforts and notes the prize is shared at $825,000. Both leaders describe the move to non racial governance and one person one vote.
The fragment lists Nobel Peace Prize laureates by year, mentioning Rigoberta Menchu 1992 Aung San Suu Kyi 1991 Mikhail Gorbachev 1990 The Dalai Lama 1989 U N Peacekeeping Forces 1988 Oscar Arias Sanchez 1987 Elie Wiesel 1986 International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War 1984 Desmond Tutu 1983 Lech Walesa 1993 Nelson Mandela and F W de Klerk.
Parents warned after three 14 year old girls report being chased by a stocky white man in his mid 40s driving a beige pickup with brown stripe. Sheriff Det Joe Palmer says incidents occurred August and this month. Call 329-3709 with tips.
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