Coventry Yard complex destroyed in $1.25 million fire
In Cleveland Heights a Sunday blaze at the Coventry Yard mini mall caused an estimated $1.25 million in damage. Fire Chief Vincent Brice said alarms tripped as fire arrived about 4 30 a.m. and flames were throughout the building upon arrival. Federal mediators resumed talks in the longest U.S. coal strike as Arnold Miller voiced optimism for a settlement by Tuesday. Samuel Dash named by Attorney General Bell to become U S attorney in Philadelphia. Muriel Humphrey sworn in as the Senate's only woman, serves until a November special election. Snow and high winds close New York area schools as 3 000 sanitation workers clear roads amid aging equipment. Mayor Kucinich calls for nationwide probe of electric utilities windfall profits linked to the coal strike after a rate hike announcement by Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
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Cleveland Heights
Ohio
UPI
Coventry Yard
Vincent Brice
Washington
U.S
United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
Charleston
W.va
New York
Cleveland
Dennis J Kucinich
Kucinich
Howard Metzenbaum
D-Ohio
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co
Whitehall Official Seeks State Treasurer Nomination
George Rogers city attorney for Whitehall announces Republican bid for state treasurer. He criticizes incumbent Gertrude Donahey for inaction over state funds reportedly not deposited and held in the attorney general's office. Rogers, 31, previously Franklin County assistant prosecutor who obtained indictments against phantom employees in the Gilligan era.
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Columbus
UPI
George Rogers
Whitehall
Gertrude Donahey
Rogers
Franklin County
Gilligan
Donahey
Weather notes and civic notices from Norwalk area
Blowing and drifting snow tonight with about an inch more by evening and chilly low temperatures. Partly cloudy Tuesday with highs in the mid teens and a small chance of snow. Marriage license applications listing local residents from Norwalk Bellevue and New London. Births and deaths reported for families in Norwalk and nearby towns.
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John T. Hampton
Norwalk
Annette L. Luxon
Robert G. Schultz
Susan L. Jones
William H. Fairchild
New London
Mary Ann Coffin
James S. Kuhn
Bellevue
Jacqueline Ruppert
Congress Debates TV Coverage of House Session
Washington lawmakers grow uneasy about live television in the House with fears of cues from directors and lighting issues. Speaker ONeill supports coverage but wants camera control, while Rep. Chisholm warns of minority members fading from view. Tests show overhead lighting casts shadows under eyes.
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Washington
UPI
House
Thomas O’neill
Shirley Chisholm
O’neill
Carter
Congress
Ohio Edison Urges 25 Percent Power Cut In Coal Shortage
Ohio Edison asks residential, commercial, and industrial customers to cut electricity use by 25 percent due to dwindling coal supplies. With coal stock at about a 40 day level amid a 63 day strike, curtailments could escalate to 50 percent and mandatory shutdowns at 30 days, risking widespread layoffs in Norwalk and Huron County.
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Ohio Edison
Ohio
Edison
A. N
Tony”’ Gorant
Gorant
Norwalk
Huron County
Tainted Gas Grounds Planes At Detroit Airport
Detroit City Airport reports tainted fuel used on a dozen airplanes late last week. A twin engine Cessna stalled and made a safe powerless landing. Several planes landed without serious injuries in Grand Rapids Chicago and Atlanta. Eight grounded aircraft also showed kerosene contamination. Fuel came from a Shell Oil depot via Butler Aviation.
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Detroit
API
Detroit City
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Atlanta
Butler Aviation
Shell Oil Co
Gary Watson
Butler
Shell
Office Workers Put On Longies
In Columbus, 3800 state employees at the downtown 40 story State Office Tower wear long underwear boots and sweaters to stay warm as a coal shortage during a miners' strike prompts a conservation plan. Temperatures in tower rooms run 60 to 65 while power use falls from 69000 to 50000 kilowatts daily saving about 630 dollars per day on a 70000 dollar monthly bill. The older State Office Building also cuts electricity by 24.7 percent after similar measures urged by the private utility.
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Columbus
UPI
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Ohio adjutant general seeks funds for January snow effort
Adjutant General James C. Clem plans to request 1.38 million dollars from the State Controlling Board to cover National Guard snow removal costs in January. The emergency fund lacks sufficient balance, with 1.19 million earmarked for blizzard cleanup and the remainder for earlier January snow fighting.
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Columbus
UPI
James C. Clem
State Controlling Board
National Guard
Clem
Government May Help Pay Repair Bills From Blizzard
Federal reimbursement for blizzard damage hinges on a formal Ohio disaster declaration. Norwalk residents must report damage by Thursday, with insured losses noted as uninsured if deductible applies. Officials urge documented estimates and notify local authorities. damage totals drive federal aid eligibility. St. Paul Board of Education plans an open meeting at 8 tonight in the gym.
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Uncle Sam
Carter
Ohio
Norwalk
Robert Hoag
Ohio Adjutant General
James C. Clem
Hoag
Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
James A. Rhodes
Clem
St. Paul Board of Education
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the Times
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Muriel Humphrey
U.S. Senate
Walter Mondale
Minnesota
Humphrey
Paul and
Sandy Hibbard
Berlin Heights
Keith
Patricia Farley
Sandusky Memorial
Ronald and
Leslie DeLuca
Good Samaritan
Robert and
Sherri Rodriguez
North Fairfield
Willard Area
Emma Rossman Grimmer
Bay Village
Dorothy B. Woodruff
George F. Reed
Cora Stover
Plymouth
Zelma Campbell
Henry Gremmer
Willard
Sheller Globe Corp
van Dresser Corp
Fanny Farmer Candy Shops
West Baking Co
Norwalk Furniture
Joseph Teasdale
St. Louis
David Flanders
Andrew Smithers
Huron County Administration
Milan Ave
Edward Still
Adjutant General’s Office
Hillsborough
Calif
San Francisco Bay Area
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