Jacobs plans $400 million Ameritrust Center in Cleveland
Ameritrust Center a $400 million 900 foot hotel and office tower would be tallest in Ohio. The project requires federal UDAG funds and tax abatements, with Ameritrust backing by Richard and David Jacobs. Groundbreaking planned next year for completion in 1993 alongside a Hyatt Regency anchor.
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Kids earn while learning at Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Community College runs a summer program for teens 14 to 17 behind in reading and math. Participants can earn up to 370 dollars, with 100 dollars per improved subject, 50 dollars for perfect attendance, and daily 56 miles mileage. The program, funded by the Job Training Partnership Act, aims to boost self worth and future employment prospects with hands on tech and writing projects.
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Oberlin welcomes 751 new students for fall term
Oberlin College begins orientation for 751 new students from 45 states and 25 foreign countries. Arts and Sciences reports 11 percent more applications, Conservatory 15 percent, with 567 freshmen and 54 transfers in Arts and Sciences and 115 freshmen and 15 transfers in the Conservatory. Provincial and foreign attendees include 112 from Ohio and 107 from New York. Minority students total 1360, 21 percent of the class. Public concerts and events run Aug. 26 to Sept. 4, featuring Fred Small, the Second City Touring Company, Rare Air, Nothing Sut Treble, and others with tickets from $3 to $6.
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Lorain County gains extra JTPA funds for retraining workers
Lorain County will receive a 200000 to 250000 Dislocated Workers Program grant to retrain about 100 former General Electric workers after the Oberlin plant closed in July. The grant awaits Gov. Celeste's signature, with a similar grant already given to Lorain County Community College for Fisher Guide layoffs. The program also expects unspecified incentive funds for exceeding standards, after previously receiving 111520 last year.
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50th anniversary stunt stirs Cleveland memories
The Aug. 21 1938 terminal tower ball drop by Indians players is recalled as Ted Stepien faces the prospect of a quiet 50th anniversary. The publicity stunt involved Ken Keltner and catches by Hank Helf and Frankie Pyslak, with winds and gusts altering outcomes and a later 1983 celebration highlighting Stepien's controversial promotion era.
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