GE Cuts 20 Jobs in Salina Defense Unit Restructuring
General Electric plans early retirement and voluntary leave offers to cut 200 jobs, targeting the Government Electronic Systems Division. The move excludes 1,200 union workers and 500 salaried staff at Electronics Park Salina. Offers include special early retirement for 55 to 59 year olds with 25 years at GE, regular retirement for 60 plus, and additional pension supplements tied to years of service. Potential layoffs could follow if payroll cuts aren’t achieved by June.
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General Electric Co
U.S
Electronic Systems Division
Connie Grasso
Electronics Laboratory
Electronics Park
Salina
Chance of a Shower Tonight and Wednesday Forecast
Still wet conditions with a chance of a shower tonight. A mix of clouds and sun is expected on Wednesday with a continued chance of a shower. Details provided in section A2.
County Lawmaker Garland Injured in Bike Trail Mishap
County official John Garland sustains five broken ribs after a biking incident on a local trail during a study tour. The injury prompted a pause in the trail work and medical evaluation. Garland remains under observation as officials review safety measures.
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John Garland
Tennessee Governor Bets on TV Sparks Gambling Probe
Tennessee's anti gambling governor was filmed on live television making a wager at a track drawing immediate scrutiny from officials and the national attorney general office. The incident raises questions about ethics and potential conflicts of interest amid ongoing gambling debates.
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Tennessee
Iroquois Temperance League Battles Social Evil
The Iroquois Temperance League renews its fight against alcohol and drugs, urging Christians to guide children toward Christ and abstain from intoxicants. Winifred Kettle spoke at a meeting at the Onondaga Indian Nation, noting the league’s 150 year history since its 1830s origins in Western New York and expansion to other communities.
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Winifred Kettle
Iroquois Temperance League
Onondaga Indian Nation
League
Christian Iiaians
New York
Temperance
Page
Downtown parking crunch looms over conventioneers
A preliminary county report warns a 400 new spots plan could fail to fit 6,000 conventioneers and 32,000 downtown workers in Onondaga as 13,700 spaces already are used. County legislators debate adding a reliable lot amid high ticketing and crowded streets.
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Onondaga County
Terry Pickard
Sino Soviet summit overshadowed by massive Tiananmen protest
Beijing hosts the first Sino Soviet summit in 30 years as a massive student rally fills Tiananmen Square, halting traffic and delaying the welcome ceremony for Mikhail Gorbachev. Deng Xiaoping meets the Soviet leader in a cordial greeting on the Great Hall of the People red carpet.
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Beijing
Bering
Tiananmen Square
Mikhail
Gorbachev
Gerhachay
Yang Shangkun
Great Hall of the People
US urges diplomats to leave Panama over Noriega
The United States seeks regional support to withdraw ambassadors from Panama to pressure military strongman Manuel Noriega’s ouster. Washington circulates a petition amid pressure following the May 7 presidential elections deemed invalid by international observers. Endara supporters reported violence during the vote. US, Venezuela, and Mexico have recalled envoys.
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Panama City
Panama
United States
Manuel Antonio Noriega
Washington
Organization of American States
Cuuacau
Noriega-bac
Tra
Guillermo Endara
Endara
Apple growers to end Alar use this fall
Washington apple industry leaders announced a voluntary halt to Alar use by fall after citing a $50 million drop in sales. Alar is a growth regulator that helps apples ripen and stay crisp in storage but is linked to cancer concerns. Industry spokesmen described cautious consumer reaction guidance.
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Washington
Apple
Alar
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