Pilots say skies safe despite strike
The Air Line Pilots union and other aviation leaders urged travelers that U S skies remain safe as air traffic controllers strike enters a week. Reagan backs a firm return to work while FAA reports 128 more military controllers join civilian operations and Oberlin center handles 4 325 flights Friday amid limited picketing and stretched staffing.
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Attorney Follows Four Students in Lake Erie Swim Feat
An attorney became the fifth to attempt the 54 mile Cleveland to Erieau crossing as four Case Western Reserve and University of Toledo swimmers fell to 40 mph winds six foot waves and thunderstorms. John Muenzer, 19, pressed on toward halfway before quitting around 11 30 p.m. with the others planning another try next week despite rough conditions.
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Kirkland Boosts PATCO Picket Line in Lorain Rally
Lane Kirkland president of the AFL CIO urged about 300 members of PATCO Local 203 in Lorain to stay united as labor backing comes from outside unions. He joined Oberlin controllers on a 10 minute picket and criticized Reagan and the labor department for actions against striking controllers.
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Weather outlook to Sunday with mild rain chances
Variable cloudiness continues tonight and Sunday with a low near 60 tonight and highs in the low 80s to mid 80s Sunday. A 20 percent chance of rain tonight and 10 percent Sunday, winds from the west under 10 miles per hour. Sunrise 6 29 a.m. Sunset 8 36 p.m. Details on page A 3.
GM raises 1982 car prices by 4.8 percent
General Motors hikes average sticker prices by about 507 dollars or 4.8 percent on 1982 model cars, notifying dealers to expect tentative price levels as costs rise. The move, aimed at offsetting higher material and labor costs, keeps up aggressive pricing despite dealer and consumer complaints.
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