Jobless rate steady at 6.8 as payrolls fall sharply
The Labor Department reports November keeping unemployment at 6.8 percent while payrolls drop by 241,000. Household figures show 8.5 million job losses, with a shrinking labor force hinting at discouraged job seekers. Construction and factory sectors lead declines, weather adding strain. Janet Norwood notes deterioration continues.
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New Ohio prison site eyed near Grafton facilities
Warden Phil Parker backs a between-camp location for a new prison near Grafton Correctional Institution, citing land and nearby utilities. City officials expect tax revenue and lower utility costs, with many hires drawn from Lorain County. Dormitory design aims to lower costs and allow flexible bed arrangements, adding thousands of beds across multiple sites.
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Court reports list Elyria Lorain theft and damage cases
Arnold Burgess of 880 Cleveland St Elyria faces criminal damaging with a $150 fine and 30 days in jail suspended on one year of good behavior and restitution. Nancy Thomas of 880 Cleveland St Elyria obstructing official business with a $150 fine and 30 days in jail suspended on one year good behavior. Wave Heiler of FOStOra Union a varsity conduct persisting with a $75 fine and 30 days in jail suspended on one year good behavior. David Lewis of 43037 Telegraph Act Elyria criminal damaging or endangering with a $300 fine and 30 days in jail suspended on restitution within 30 days and one year. Richard Clemence of 918 Washington Ave Lorain theft with a $100 fine and 30 days in jail suspended on one year good behavior and attendance at social behavior class.
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Bush names Skinner to lead White House campaign team
President Bush announces Samuel Skinner will take over the White House operation on December 15 as he reshapes his team for a tougher reelection battle. Sununu exits amid questions as Mosbacher Teeter and Malek form a three man leadership group to run the campaign.
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Anderson speaks on Beirut captivity and release
Terry Anderson reflects on his 1991 kidnapping in Lebanon. He says groups did not prolong captivity, credits readers and Peg for faith, recalls rough early abuse, and notes improved treatment over years. He praises the AP and discusses his plan to write a book, remaining nonconfrontational toward captors and U.S. policy.
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County commissioners debate nine month note payoff plan
Muntean argued the balance will be paid by the commissioners as their responsibility to run the plan. Notes mature in nine months with only interest likely next year. The county may convert debt to a long term bond. payments could reach twice the loan value if no money remains in the general fund. Diversified backers fault county for health plan funding, releasing letters from 1988 showing administrators knew of shortfall before Diversified became administrator.
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