Detroit newspapers halt partial merger by federal judge
A federal judge blocked the partial merger of Detroits Free Press and News, issuing an emergency order effective until Sept. 17. The ruling halted the joint operating agreement that would keep the Free Press as a morning paper and the News as an evening edition with joint weekend editions, citing immediate irreparable harm and potential job losses. The case pauses as parties prepare for a Sept. 5 hearing.
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Detroit Free Press
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William Keating
William B. Schultz
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Knight-Ridder
Alvah Chapman
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July housing starts rise 2.4 percent amid permit drop
Housing construction climbed to a 1.49 million annual pace in July, the second straight gain, while building permits fell 5.4 percent—the steepest drop since January. Analysts warn a housing slowdown may follow higher mortgage rates and Fed rate hikes.
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Midwest
Egg price report from Columbus market
In Columbus Ohio eggs sold to retailers major cities with cartons delivered. Extra large eggs 67 to 70 cents per dozen, large 65 to 69 cents, medium 34 to 35 cents, small 34 cents.
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Ohio
Metal prices rally on New York exchange
Metal prices on the New York Comex and Merc spot yesterday showed GOLD at 421 per ounce, SILVER at 647 per troy ounce, PLATINUM at 50 per troy ounce, and NONFERROUS metals with ALUMINUM 1.29 a pound COPPER 943 cents per 2 pounds, LEAD 34-38 cents, ZINC 66-70 cents, TIN 5724 per unit, MERCURY 355 per 76 lb flask.
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Grain bids from Lorain County market close
Lorain County grain bids from yesterday’s market show Wheat 347 Sheflea, Corn 5250 per bushel, Oats 290 per bushel, Soybeans 653 per bushel. Cooperate Association reports local cooperative bids at closing.
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Eastern Airlines backs 30 million Continental pilot plan as insurance
Eastern President Phil Bakes called paying Continental 30 million to hire and train pilots an insurance policy amid a plan to cut service to 14 cities and lay off 4,000. Unions challenge Texas Air’s asset transfers and seek to block the cuts under the Railway Labor Act.
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LTV Warren Works Employees Consider Tentative Pact
Steelworkers Local 1373 may vote within a week on a tentative agreement with Warren Consolidated Industries to buy LTV Steel's Warren Works. The union seeks a safety net protecting former employees if the plant closes, with two meetings set to explain terms. The pact adds 25 cent hourly raise, better shift differential, extra vacation and holidays, plus higher sick and accident pay.
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LTV Steel
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Warren Consolidated Industries
Rence Group Inc
New York
Renee
Ohio drought insurance probe continues despite witness absence
Ohio Insurance Department hearings on drought insurance for farmers proceed without Rudy Biglione who ignored two subpoenas. The probe questions Good Weather Agriculture and Chubb Group of Insurance Cos regarding more than 500 farmers denied coverage and $400 million in sales across 11 states.
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Ohio AFL-CIO backs mostly Democrats in endorsements
The Ohio AFL-CIO executive board endorsed 141 candidates for the November 8 elections with only four Republicans named. Republicans Richard Markus, Allen White side Jr and Fred Jones won district state appeals court endorsements. Rep. James Petro was endorsed for another term in the Ohio House. Some districts had no endorsement pending further review. The labor group cited labor issues such as workers compensation unemployment insurance and child care national health insurance as factors in its decisions.
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