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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1996
Page
1
Mike Bordick faced Sandy Alomar but the Oakland Athletics outlasted the Cleveland Indians 10 to 9 in ten innings. Bordick and team battle to avoid the sweep as the A's prevail.
House Speaker Newt Gingrich pledged Sunday to support legislation barring individuals convicted of domestic violence from purchasing handguns. The report notes the political push as a key gun control effort amid national debate.
Carl Royko notes activists who opposed Vietnam and Korea are quiet as the United States moves toward a new conflict in Iraq. The column argues for consistent antiwar scrutiny and accountability from moral voices amid renewed U.S. military posture.
A fragmented entry from The Chronicle references a web fund effort with unclear details. The readable text hints at a digital engagement or funding initiative but provides no concrete participants, dates, or actions. Further context is needed to determine the event or outcome.
Cleveland based Ohio Edison Co and Centerior Energy Corp reveal a$48 billion stock merger creating FirstEnergy Corp with Akron headquarters. The deal merges Ohio Edison and Centerior utilities Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co and Toledo Edison Co, aiming for rate freezes through 2005 and a 15 percent cut in 2006, with $2.5 billion debt reduction by 2000.
U S Defense Secretary Perry left Turkey with limited backing for a renewed Iraqi military buildup as allies resist broader warfare. Turkey’s Foreign Minister said Incirlik base would not be used for strikes, and Kuwait reportedly considers but did not confirm additional U S troops. Perry also secured Bahrain hosting of U S warplanes with Kuwait.
Paul McMasters, an associate grad from LCCC, began a bachelor’s in business administration at Kent State University this fall, taking courses on the LCCC campus under the Lorain County University Partnership. About 200 students are enrolled in courses from five universities at LCCC, aiding commuting and access for locals. McMasters is a satellite scheduler for Analex Corp. working with NASA Lewis Research Center.
Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers resumed bargaining in Dearborn with no strike. UAW Local 425 president Bill Allen said talks are close to a settlement and workers at Avon Lake and Lorain plants reported for duty. About 7,000 direct Lorain County Ford employees and thousands more rely on Ford. One major item is a Ford pledge to keep 95 percent of the 105,000 workers.
INDEPENDENCE AP A tentative contract averting a strike in the Cleveland school district will be presented to teachers this week. Richard DeColbus of the Cleveland Teachers Union says the three year deal includes a two year wage freeze and a final year three percent raise. The 18 hour bargaining session produced a settlement seen as fair by both sides. Unions for service and nonteaching staff, including bus drivers and cafeteria workers, also reached tentative accords Sunday.
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