Snowstorm topples 16.4 inches in 37 years worst in Cleveland area
After a spring-like storm dumped 16.4 inches the daffodils, road crews cleared side streets as schools reopened. Hospitals report 39 snow blower injuries and chest pains from shoveling with four deaths statewide. Officials say 1-480 remains packed and 17 minor crashes occurred in Elyria area.
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Senate Sustains Reagan Highway Veto Showdown
The Senate voted 65 35 to sustain President Reagan's veto of an 88 billion highway bill, with Byrd later seeking reconsideration to force another vote. The measure would fund 100 plus demonstration projects and allow 65 mph limits on many interstates, while House lawmakers quickly moved to override. Reagan predicted possible override as Congress debated the veto and a Chirac dinner preceded remarks.
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Lorain Port Authority Eyes Lakefront Land Purchase
Lorain Port Authority plans to start negotiating for lakefront land to aid its strategic development plan. Chair Steven Luca says eminent domain is a possibility and notes 16.5 acres of land would be bought for public development as part of a 1265 acre plan costing 2.2 million. A 1 mill five year levy on May ballots could raise 3.15 million.
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Sterns Win Custody in Baby M Case Following Court Battle
William Stern and Elizabeth Stern gain custody of Baby M after a lengthy court fight with surrogate Mary Beth Whitehead. The decision concludes months of legal wrangling over guardianship and parental rights.
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GM Fisher Guide deal keeps major products at Elyria plant
Final negotiations target a buyer who would continue manufacturing auto seat foam sun roofs and metal stampings at the Elyria facility. GM spokesman Ronald Woods said a clause to retain major production lines does not guarantee the current 1,400 blue collar workforce. Talks have dragged on for over a week with a possible agreement by week’s end as conditions settle.
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April Fools Day History Echoes From Distant France
A garbled reminiscence links the origin of April Fools Day to a calendar reform in France in 1564. The text mentions shifting new year dates and the spread of practical jokes, with scattered references to King, France, and lingering public reaction.
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