22 Oct 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1998
Page
1
The Americorps national service program starts in Lorain County offering scholarships in exchange for community service. Local and state officials announce the initiative as a boost to service opportunities and regional projects.
Acquisition news reports Rubbermaid Inc. of Wooster being acquired by Newell Co. of Chicago for 5.8 billion. The deal headlines business pages as a major corporate takeover with effects on markets and stakeholders.
Washington reports a federal spending bill allocates 46 million to Ohio school districts to hire and train elementary teachers. The measure also renews 8.35 million to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and increases funding to 6.8 million for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab while opposing Great Lakes water sales and urging White House action on Canada water permit proposals.
The New York Yankees defeat the San Diego Padres 3 to 0 in Game 4 on Wednesday night in San Diego to cap a record-breaking season with a World Series sweep.
Avon Lake six year old Cody Prezely, hit by a car while biking on July 19, nears discharge after intensive therapy. He receives family photos and get well cards, plus drawings of wrestling heroes. Doctors expect him home for Christmas after six days a week of therapy and a slow return to walking, talking, and smiling.
Amherst woman Murielle Maritello 38 died when her Mercury Villager plunged from Interstate 90 over a West Rover Road overpass. Neighbor Jane Szefcyk recalled she was a vigilant mother and keen gardener who often rode along with her paper route. Police cited head injuries and no drugs or alcohol at the scene. Rev Kevin Williams witnessed the crash from about 500 feet behind.
Several hundred Olmsted Falls residents packed a public hearing at Olmsted Falls High School to oppose Cleveland Hopkins International Airport’s planned expansion. The session, called by U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, followed a Parma hearing amid concerns about increased rail and air traffic and noise. Peter Carpenter, a 52 year old resident, cited long-standing relocation to escape airport noise and warned of a two front transportation onslaught.
Seven teen Olympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu sues her parents in state court to be declared an adult and seeks protection from them after running away. She accuses them of squandering her earnings and pressuring her to train, while she questions their income since 1996. Her father Dumitru pleaded for privacy at a news conference.
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