Iraq frees Western hostages despite Iraq Kuwait pullback
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s parliament endorsed the release of hundreds of Western hostages including about 900 Americans amid a massive troop buildup in Kuwait and southern Iraq. Officials said more than 8,000 foreigners will exit, with flights added to Amman and the first departures possible Saturday.
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Plant blasts and fires across years at Catalyst plant
A January 1975 blast at the Catalyst plant injured one person and caused about 100000 dollars in damage. Earlier accidents include a 1968 blast that killed Leslie C. Putzier of Grafton and a large 1965 fire that damaged much of the plant. Assistant Fire Chief Greg Castle says officials will meet Catalyst officials again to determine a more specific cause of Thursday's fire.
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Grafton
Asst
Greg Castle
Catalyst
Flag From Page One Sparks Soldier Morale Debate
A Elyria mother recounts phone calls from her son and other soldiers about morale under deployment. She says the soldiers feel they are protecting the Sabina region and object to items they view as offensive. She seeks aid while backed by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1079 and notes her Oberlin address.
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Hess
Elyrian Veterans of Foreign War
College St
Apt
Oberlin
Health contract probe widens over county health plan services
The county considers 30 day notice to end Diversified contract while Schmidt & Long prepare bids for next year. Assistant prosecutor Flanagan cautions against interpreting this as a sign to drop the contract. Diversified faces criticism in Lorain with unions alleging substandard coverage and delayed claims.
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M. Robert Flanagan
Toledo
Diversified
John Rokasy
Dean Marotta
Marotta
Lorain
International Association of Firefighters Local 267
State Employee Relations Board
Chuckle about water and laundering money humor
A lighthearted remark notes that conserving water could be linked to cutting back on laundering money. The comment plays on words to tease criminals and highlight resource use.
Bird whistles on Florida burglary arrest
Frankie LaDel, 20, was charged with breaking into a Coco the cockatiel owner’s home in Fort Walton Beach and stealing Coco along with $4,715 in gear and $100 in change. The bird allegedly helped police identify him after singing The Andy Griffith Show theme. LaDel confessed to the burglary and a prior break-in.
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Coco the
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Florida Panhandle
Coco
Tats Are Us Tattoo Hmnorium
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Walker
Nativity Display Debate Continues In Elyria Council
Councilman Terry Robinson supports placing the nativity scene in his ward and believes Elyrians want it displayed. Councilwoman Shirley Guinta criticizes the city for not fixing the pieces or solving the legal issue. Council will refer the matter to a committee at the December 17 meeting.
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Terry Robinson
D-2
City Council
Green Acres theft inquiry centers on food stored at home
Marion E. Gordon denies buying Green Acres food, claiming she sourced meals from area stores or colleagues and reimbursed them. She admits storing food at Green Acres, which may explain eyewitness reports she took items. Porter plans further discussion with Gordon before commenting on any admission.
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Sheriff Probing The Green Acres Theft Report
Sgt. Thomas Tomasheski said investigators focus on a claim by a former Green Acres worker that Gordon stole supplies and food and urged others to do likewise. Police seek cooperation from remaining employees in the probe.
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Green Acres
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