Bush orders dangerous Somalia action in mercy mission
President Bush announced a difficult and dangerous mercy mission to Somalia to halt gangs blocking food for starving millions. Up to 28,000 U.S. troops from the United States and about a dozen countries would take part in Operation Restore Hope, with 1,800 Marines landing early next week. President-elect Clinton endorsed the move and vowed American forces would return home as soon as possible, though withdrawal by Inauguration Day was not guaranteed.
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Mission shapes new military role
The United States plans a Somalia mission equipped with food medical supplies and weapons as Gen Colin Powell describes a humanitarian army. The move signals a Pentagon shift toward using U S defense forces as a humane force for good in the post Cold War era, noting prior aid to more than 75 nations since 1985 including Bangladesh Bolivia and Chad.
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Peru
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School strike in Elyria not all workers walkout
In Elyria Schools, slightly over 100 non instructional workers mainly bus drivers and food service staff walked out over a contract dispute. Superintendent Lester Schultz said the number was under what he expected, about 25 percent of the 400 represented by locals 133 and 410 of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees. Donna Fulesi at McKinley Elementary was the lone worker to strike.
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Lester Schultz
Ohio Association of Public School Employees
School union bargainers meet briefly in Elyria
Elyria schools and the union negotiators met briefly after some non instructional employees walked out Friday. Superintendent Lester Schultz and union rep Chuck Roginski declined comment on discussions. Both sides want a quick resolution and the board aims to stay actively involved.
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Elyria
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Board of Education
Ohio State coach John Cooper to return next season
Lorain reports more than 500 area residents bid farewell to Congressman Don Pease in a Saturday edition. The note references Ohio State football coach John Cooper planning to return to lead the Buckeyes next season.
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Buckeyes
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Don Pease
E-1
Snow Forecast With Light Flurries And Cold Temps
A weather page notes total storm accumulation of 3 to 5 inches by evening with high near 25 mph and variable cloudiness. Tonight, a chance of flurries early, then partial clearing, very cold with mid teens. Sunday expected to be partly sunny and slightly warmer with details on A-2.
Parking lot death trial focuses on careless driving
In North Ridgeville, a 16 year old teen faces vehicular homicide charges after a Burger King parking lot prank led to classmate Andrew Solesky's death. Testimony opened in Juvenile Court with the trial set to resume December 16 before Judge David Basinski. Solesky died from head injuries at MetroHealth after falling on pavement. Prosecutors allege lack of proper care. defense cites contributory acts by the victim.
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North Ridgeville
Common Pleas
Burger King
David A. Basinski
Andrew Solesky
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland
John S. Haynes
Solesky
Apple Fest gift brightens Ely Park with lights
A $15,000 donation from the Apple Festival committee funds the third annual Festival of Lights at Ely Park from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Darcy Ahern says more lights will adorn the square, including a 20-foot tree display in the fountain, with 2,000 luminaries by Elyria children. Local schools and youth groups perform, church groups host a live nativity, and a community sing-along with sheet music is new this year.
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Darcy Ahern
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Elyria High
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First Congregational United Church of Christ
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