Oberlin mother seeks flag back on soldiers uniforms
An Oberlin woman protests the Pentagon order removing the American flag from Desert Shield sleeves saying it offends Saudis. Ina Hess, mother of Air Force airman Lon Swiers, urges petitions and White House action to restore the red white and blue on soldiers.
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Video Power debuts on WUAB 43 with Johnny Arcade
TV Week previews the new program hosted by Johnny Arcade on WUAB channel 43 with host Steve Brown providing inside information on video games. The section also notes holiday movie premieres and upcoming area TV features, including Encore previews by Steve Fogarty.
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Weekend Weather Outlook for City Area
A cloudy forecast expects a low tonight in the upper 20s with a high Saturday in the low 40s. Details continue on Page A-3.
Food sales probe at Green Acres orphanage shocks board
Lorain County Children Services board heard that Green Acres employees may have bought food at cut rates from county vendors and reimbursed the home. County officials call the practice questionable or illegal as the home is taxpayer funded. Investigators question staffers after missing food and supplies were reported by a former cook.
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Nativity display plan for Ely Park amid legal concerns
Elyria mayor urges City Council to authorize a 1991 nativity scene return in Ely Park with a multi symbol display to reflect societal diversity after the city skipped this year due to potential lawsuits. City Solicitor notes Supreme Court rulings require accompanying symbols. Remedial action includes broader holiday displays to respect beliefs.
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County frets over health care
Lorain County commissioners authorize a consultant contract with Schmidt & Long Associates at up to 125 per hour to prepare a contingency plan in case Diversified Benefit Plans Inc. loses its role as county health insurance administrator. Diversified has faced criticism for late payments and collection actions, and its contract runs through December 1991.
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Explosions Rock Catalyst Resources Plant in Elyria
Explosions at the Catalyst Resources chemical plant on Garden Street caused a fire in Building No. 17 with about $30,000 in damage but no injuries. Benzoy peroxide ignited in a six foot vat. firefighters contained the blaze within an hour and remained on site nearly three hours. Residents near 264 Woodford Ave reported hearing blasts. company officials had not informed locals about the fires or evacuations.
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