Palmetto train derailment kills engineer in Georgia
Amtrak Palmetto derailed after hitting a logging truck loaded with telephone poles. Engineer killed and 21 people injured, 13 hospitalized. Locomotive and truck cab were forced 60 feet off the track as three coaches and a baggage car left the rails. In Ohio, about 4000 Ford workers were laid off due to a van engine shortage from Windsor. Lorain Assembly Plant shed 2400 jobs. Avon Lake plant 1600. layoffs expected through next week. In Cincinnati, teens are framed as a growing alcohol problem, with Dr Warren E Johnson noting teen drinking as a drug of choice.
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Knee Cappers Strike Again In Milan Ambush
In Milan a man and a woman shot Marzio Astarita, 37, director of the Milan branch of the U S Chemical Bank, three times in the left leg and once in the right as he walked to work. Police say it follows the Red Brigades style knee cap attacks after the Moro body discovery. no group claimed responsibility yet.
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Soviet Troops Said to Intrude Into Chinese Border
New China News Agency reported China protested a serious infringement after Soviet forces reportedly crossed into Hailungkiang Province by more than two miles. The incident allegedly involved 18 Soviet boats a helicopter and about 30 soldiers with some border residents injured by gunfire.
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UPI
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Princess Margaret suffers hepatitis. will miss duties
London UPI reports Princess Margaret announced Wednesday her divorce filing from Lord Snowdon. She is diagnosed with mild hepatitis and gastroenteritis and will be unable to perform royal duties for about a month while hospitalized at King Edward VII Hospital. The royal spokesman said doctors confirmed the liver ailment.
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UPI
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King Edward VII Hospital
Drought Hits Mexican Cattle as Losses Mount in Nuevo Leon
MAZATLAN Mexico AP 60 000 cattle dead from drought across northern Mexico with 45 000 more likely to be shipped to the United States for slaughter unless rain comes. Jaime de la Garza president of the National Cattle Union of Nuevo Leon cites deaths from hunger thirst and ticks. Losses exceed 10 million dollars. Columbus Ohio UPI Expo 92 study contract awarded for 14000 to King Cole Spokane with Columbus Foundation funding.
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FERC says utilities overcharged during coal strike
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reports some electric power companies used extraordinary billing and operating methods during the coal strike and may have substantially overcharged customers. Some households faced two month bills exceeding 800 dollars.
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UPI
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Weather Warm Tonight Through Friday With Showers
Continued warm conditions with scattered showers or thundershowers possible tonight and Friday. Lows near 60 tonight, highs 75 to 80 Friday. Then a 60 percent precipitation chance tonight, 40 percent Friday. Winds south at 10 to 15 mph today and tonight.
Telemann Composed Over 1400 Cantatas, UPI Notes
United Press International reports German composer Georg Philipp Telemann authored more than 1400 cantatas, illustrating his prolific impact on Baroque sacred and secular music.
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Strikers Ratify New Contract at Norwalk Assembly
A majority of the 400 striking workers at the Norwalk Assembly Division of Sheller-Globe Corp ratified a new three year contract. The agreement ends an 11 day strike and sets wage increases, expanded benefits, and holiday pay. Non-incentive workers seek stronger raises, while some lament the deal for their group.
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Sheller-Globe Corp
Wayne Smith
United Auto Workers’ Local 1379
Earl Lover
Lover
Norwalk Armory
Bellevue Weighs Cost Of New 947000 Community Center
Bellevue plans a December opening for a 947000 community center with an amphitheater indoor gym and 36 acres of park including two softball fields four tennis courts and a pool. The city has raised about 450000 through donations and faces questioned operating costs despite 492000 in grants and no tax hike. City auditor Bill McClain warns annual costs may exceed initial estimates and questions pledge reliability.
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Ned Bollenbacher
Bollenbacher
Ashland
City Recreation Board
Mill Pond
YMCA
Phyllis Robertson
Allan Aigler
Grandma goes to jail rather than pay 38 dollar fine
In Georgetown Ohio a 70 year old grandmother Milda Wilburn refuses a $38 fine after her granddaughter Shirley Marie is cited for a 9 p.m. curfew violation. She says she will serve two days in jail when an empty cell becomes available, criticizing the mayor and vowing to spend her money on groceries instead. The story also notes her guardianship of Shirley Marie and comments about police. Additionally local music events are announced with the Tadpole Singers concert and a Junior High School music department concert.
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Ohio
UPI
Milda Wilburn
Shirley Marie
New London School Chief Donald Schick Resigns
New London superintendent Donald Schick, 44, confirms resignation effective July after leading the district since 1972. He says the board will have time to hire a replacement and notes he has not yet received a job offer. He has applied to state education officials and several districts.
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Donald Schick
New London Board of Education
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Norwalk Business Exhibition At Huron County Fairgrounds
Fifty five area merchants display jewelry to heavy machinery at the Norwalk Business Exhibition in Norwalk opens Saturday 2 PM to 9 PM and Sunday 2 PM to 6 PM. Events include helicopter rides by Andy Overly and several stage showcases in the 4-H building. Admission is free.
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Huron County Fairgrounds
Howard Sawyer
Chamber of Commerce
Sawyer
Norwalk Furniture
Ideal Appliance
Warehouse Wallpaper and Paints Co
Fireland’s
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