Fire at Hills Department Store burns cardboard fire for hours
Elyria firefighters battled a stubborn blaze behind Hills Department Store at 825 Cleveland St as swimming pool chemicals in a trash compactor ignited spontaneously. The fire, producing chlorine fumes, forced a Friday night shutdown. no injuries were reported. Fire crews remained on scene into the morning with EPA officials noting chemical moisture and tight cardboard packaging as ignition factors.
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Ford plant to be busy in fall for new cars
Ford Lorain plant will boost employment in fall with production of Thunderbird and Cougar XR-7. Spokesman Bill Harris said the exact headcount is not disclosed, but noted additional workers will be needed for anticipated summer demand and new model upgrades. The program includes a $37 million paint facility overhaul to retool for 1983 production.
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Haig and junta push talks over Falkland crisis
Secretary of State Alexander Haig met Argentina's three man junta led by Leopoldo Galtieri in Buenos Aires seeking a compromise on sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. Talks included Costa Mendez and Anaya as Britain and Argentina clash over the disputed territory amid a British naval buildup and reports of Argentine warships approaching.
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Jobless tally raises questions on March unemployment
Washington report notes raw Labor Department figures show fewer unemployed in March but also reveal a higher unadjusted unemployment rate. President Reagan cited 88 thousand fewer jobless people than February, yet unadjusted data would lift the rate from 9 percent to 9.5 percent and jobless persons to 10.3 million.
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Reagans deduct $6000 for dress donation to museums
President Reagan and Nancy Reagan claimed nearly six thousand dollars in 1981 deductions for donated clothing to museums. The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and Los Angeles County Museum of Art received a coat, six gowns, and a three piece ensemble. The tax return shows their total itemized deductions and income, with details on designer names and appraisals.
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Family budgets say Honolulu costliest city for middle income
Washington based UPI reports Labor Department estimates that a mid income family of four would need 25 407 in the 1960s autumn to maintain a standard of living, with Honolulu at 31 893 and Dallas at 22 678. Cleveland 25 598 and 1980 23 429. Social Security deductions and personal income taxes are chief budget items. The lower living budget is 15 323, intermediate 25 407, higher 38 060. All budgets rose about 9.1 to 10.6 percent from 1979 80.
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Honolulu worst for middle income in autumn 1980 budget
The $25,407 middle income family budget in Honolulu shows rises across categories led by social security and disability at 19.3 percent and transportation at 12.1 percent. The autumn 1980 budgets for major metros list Honolulu at 31,493 with previous figures 28,488, among other city comparisons.
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