Ohio Redistricting Plan Splits 24th District
The compromise splits the 24th, moving Butler, Darke and southern Mercer into Powell’s district while the 5th covers Montgomery Township areas, Warren County townships, and large parts of Clinton, Pickaway, and surrounding counties. The 3rd District expands to Greene, Clark, Champaign, Union and Marion plus part of Logan, with Whalen’s district affected. Gov Gilligan is expected to back the plan as Democrats and Republicans weigh in.
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Shrimp Boat Hijacking Leaves Two Dead One Hurt
Brownsville Texas AP reports an attempted hijacking of a shrimp trawler ended with two men killed and a woman wounded. Official silence cloaks most details as authorities investigate the incident and FBI involvement is noted.
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Scientists urge on site inspection for nuclear test ban
The Federation of American Scientists backed by a committee including ex White House adviser Morton Halperin urged dropping the on site inspection demand in a Soviet US underground test ban treaty. They argue improved detection would reveal violations so the US labs stay vigorous. The group bills itself as a major science lobbying voice.
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Bulgarian Ilyushin 18 crash claims 28 lives
An Ilyushin 18 passenger airliner from Bulgaria crashed during takeoff at Sofia airport killing 28 of the 73 aboard. The flight was said to be a special trip to Algiers, with details not explained.
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Clear and Colder Tonight With Weekend Warm Up
The forecast calls for a clear, colder night with lows in the teens to 20s. Partly cloudy and warmer Thursday bring highs in the upper mid-50s, after yesterday’s 40 degree high and a 26 degree overnight low.
Today’s Winter Solstice Marked by Shortest Day
The Associated Press explains the winter solstice as the start of astronomical winter with the sun at its lowest noon elevation for the northern hemisphere. It notes Dec 22 typically marks the solstice, with Dec 21 next year, and common mid January cooling follows. earliest sunset occurs around Dec 8 and latest around Jan.
Still A Lot Of Love Alabama Cop's Gift Stirs World Response
Birmingham officer Harry L. Jones used his last six dollars to buy groceries for a needy family, triggering global letters of thanks totaling over three thousand dollars. Donated funds go to the Fraternal Order of Police Fund while toys and supplies are gathered at the police station. Messages praise Jones' consistent kindness and say Christmas will bring many smiling faces.
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Father Of 4 Murdered In Line For Santa Claus
In Cleveland, a man stabbed Fitzpatrick five times during a Higbee Co store Santa line incident on the 10th floor. About 75 bystanders waited as the attacker, armed with an 8 inch butcher knife, shouted and refused to yield. Fitzpatrick, an Euclid resident, later died after firefighters found him unresponsive despite efforts.
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Jailer Mixup Keeps Woman Behind Bars Six Months
Lucy Maria Madera, a Lorain woman held since June 4 as a material witness in an armed gas station robbery case, was forgotten in the system. The error came to light after a Lutheran Episcopal Methodist group member spoke with inmates. The judge who set bond noted he had little to do with how she was processed and public defenders sought habeas relief after a name mixup.
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Lucy Maria Madera
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Lucy Madera
Cuyahoga County
Rocky River
Milton Holmes
Westlake
Samuel McDowell
Coconut Grove
Fla
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Common Pleas Court
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Devaluation To Add Jobs For Ohioans
Ohio officials estimate the devaluation of the dollar could create about 50,000 jobs in two years in export-oriented industries. David C. Sweet of the Department of Development cites a $200 million yearly rise in export activity as goods become cheaper overseas. Ohio employs about 225,600 in trade and its international commerce totals $3.5 billion with major markets including Japan Europe and Canada. Neustadt notes 40 percent of trade with those regions, which could lift U.S. goods post revaluation.
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Chuckle Inflation Hits Savers Hard in Rainy Day Plan
Inflation erodes savings as households who stashed cash for a downturn find their value eroded. Analysts warn that rising prices reduce purchasing power, making rainy day funds less effective and prompting cautious spending.
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