19 Sep 1980
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1980
Page
1
A fragment notes someone perusing newspaper clippings at The Register’s library during a gathering. The brief hints at archival work and shared research among attendees, with no further named individuals or concrete events provided.
An early morning Titan II missile explosion at a Damascus silo sent a giant mushroom cloud over a wide area. Ten Air Force personnel were treated for burns and fumes as about 1,000 residents were evacuated. Officials reported no radiation detected and Gov. Clinton said officials assured no nuclear explosion occurred.
Ford’s Escort and Mercury Lynx are described as formidable competition to overseas models. The test drive by Elyria dealer James R. Dall highlights a 6280 dollar sticker, 28 mpg city ratings, and a 16 liter engine with modern features, underscoring Ford’s counterattack in the U.S. market. Government moves to cut the state sales tax on new cars may boost dealer incentives this weekend.
A fragmentary forecast notes fair conditions with a low in the mid sixties and high near 80s. It mentions a slight 18 percent chance of precipitation, southerly winds around 18 miles per hour, a 7:38 p.m. sunset, and a 73 degree midafternoon high. Details appear on Page B-5.
The 24th Annual Lorain County Parade of Bands takes place at Fire Lands High School stadium at 7 p m this Saturday with bands from Midview Northern Lights Drum and Eagle Corps Cleveland Clearview Avon South Amherst and Keystone. In case of rain the festival moves to Tuesday at 7 30 p m Admission is 250 for adults 150 for students Pre schoolers enter free.
Debbie Machnicki, a tenant at 9639 Fernwood Dr in Olmsted Falls, voices frustration over slow landlord response after Sunday's severe storm. Two Fawn Lake buildings flooded when roof sections tore away, with water entering through sockets and fixtures, soaking carpets and damaging furniture. Maintenance cut holes in walls to drain ground floor water, while residents cleaned up and dried out as managers advised airing out and leaving windows open. The damage totals run into tens of thousands, and some cars in the lot were damaged by debris, with occupants displaced to a motel.
A district judge in Fort Worth Texas refused to allow an autopsy and identification of Oswald. Judge James Wright issued a seven page injunction barring British author Michael Eddowes from further action. A later hearing will decide if the injunction becomes permanent. Robert Oswald of Wichita Falls raised grave mental anguish as his motive.
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