Balkans tension grows as U.S.-led force faces limits
The article reports rising pressure within the U.S. government and among allies for stronger action in the Balkans as Serbian forces threaten Sarajevo and fear of a regional war spreads through Kosovo and Macedonia. It notes Bush’s July pledge on aid and UN sanctions, Cheney’s caution on ground troops, Lubbers urging intervention, and debates over a UN no-fly zone and humanitarian relief.
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County panel weighs Lorain County outreach and growth needs
A Lorain County committee focused on how to fund statemandated services and improve rural communities including Penfield LaGrange Rochester Brighton and Huntington. Residents urged stronger county support for economic development airport improvements and cheaper long distance calls to Cuyahoga County while officials contemplated rotating meetings to engage more towns.
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LaGrange
Rochester
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Huntington
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William Grace
Elyria City
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Cuyahoga County
Elyria Man Wanted in Rape of 9-Year-Old
Police in Elyria seek a man with a rape warrant after a nine year old girl was assaulted last week. Detective John Glover said investigators are actively pursuing leads and will not disclose details. The mother, who dated the suspect, described finding her daughter crying after the incident at the Wilkes Villa housing complex. The girl was at home alone with her mother at the time. The suspect is unnamed to protect the child’s identity. The mother said the girl was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Clinton names key economic, health, and defense aides
President elect sets early team including Roger Altman as deputy secretary of the treasury and Alice Rivlin as deputy. Donna Shalala would lead Health and Human Services, Carol Browner eyed for EPA, with Reich as labor secretary candidate. Powell possibility raised for secretary of state as economy team praised.
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Lorain County Gains $250000 from Funding Change
Lorain County receives an unexpected 250000 boost to its general fund after the Ohio Department of Human Services reduced quarterly payments. About 60000 was allocated to the Board of Elections for the November election and other shortfalls, including 20000 for retirement accounts. Elections director Iris Gracia noted the board’s coffers were strapped after prior budget cuts and a court awarded partial recovery from the commissioners earlier in the year.
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School Board Talks Behind Closed Doors Over Pay Dispute
The Board of Education and union friction centered on retroactive pay raises with Roginski claiming a 6 percent retroactive increase and Schultz denying such terms. The attorney Mary Lentz may seek a federal labor mediator Tom Connelly could not comment. Fewer than 100 of about 400 workers were on strike Wednesday.
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FCC Eyes Cable Rate Hikes Before New Reg Law
Federal regulators say they will monitor any large cable television price increases before the new rate regulation law takes effect. At a monthly meeting, the FCC approved steps in the rule making process and told staff to watch for abusive rate hikes.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
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Gas and weather slow rescue at Southmountain Mine
Dangerous gas and bad weather delayed efforts to recover seven bodies and locate a missing miner after an explosion in the Southmountain Mine shaft near Norton Virginia. Workers began drilling a ventilation hole Thursday but rain sleet and snow pushed start time eight hours late.
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Southmountain Mine
City hesitates on park land buy after tax auction threat
A dispute over a park entrance arises when a driveway owned by Bob Schmidt Homes is found to block city property. Armbruster swapped a back tax resolution for a promise the city would buy the land, with costs rising above 1700 dollars. The City Council rejected immediate purchase and sent the matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further study.
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Strongsville
North Ridgeville
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Survey shows strong job growth expectations across tech programs
A survey of 897 students from LCCC reports 68 percent of automation engineering technology firms expect job growth and 26 percent see a graduate shortage. Electronic engineering tech 74 percent foresee growth while 33 percent see shortages. CAD machining 83 percent anticipate more opportunities. MB design 77 percent expect more jobs amid 45 percent shortage. Plastics 71 percent growth. 41 percent shortage. Quality assurance 56 percent foresee growth. 30 percent shortage. Overall student satisfaction: 85.5 percent above average, 31.5 percent excellent.
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MB Mechanical Design
Ballinger
LCCC
Pecora's wife wins Lorain council seat for 1993 term
Sally Pecora, wife of imprisoned ex council member Ronald Pecora, won the Lorain Democrat Central Committee selection to fill his seat through 1993. She will be paid about 242 dollars a month and said she will do her best despite emotional difficulty.
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Sally Pecora
Lorain Democrat Central Committee
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