Muny Light generates heat not light in Cleveland finance battle
In Cleveland a battle over Municipal Light Plant finances centers on its derelict coal generators since 1977. Mayor Kucinich halted a sale to Cleveland Electric for 158 million, arguing to restore Muny Light as a public utility amid a city cash crisis and antitrust disputes with CEI. The issue entwines city subsidies, interest costs, and looming asset seizures as council leaders push for sale.
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Municipal Light
Dennis J Kucinch
Cleveland Electric [Nominating Co Lines
Muny Light
CEI
Ralph J Perk
Cleveland Electric
Kucinich
Dled
CET
Teizure
Kuevitch
Kucinich Administration
Criiical
Russo
General Fund
Joseph G Tegreene
Democrat
Kucinich Era Sparks Cleveland Crises and Ouster Threats
Cleveland endured a tumultuous 13 months under Mayor Dennis Kucinich with police strikes, winter storms, desegregation battles, teachers strikes, a recall bid, and a looming cash flow crunch. The mayor clashed with City Council, fired Police Chief Richard Hongisto, faced ulcer illness, and faced indictments against council members in a carnival kickback case as the city teetered toward default.
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Cleveland
Dennis Kucinich
Kucinich
Richard Hongisto
Hongisto
Sears Kucinich
Kueintch
Kuenitch
Tiny steam locomotive joins world’s smallest model system
A diminutive model steam locomotive, described as the smallest manufactured engine, forms part of an ultra‑compact train setup featuring miniature coaches and rails. The item reflects fascination with miniature transportation systems and precision scale engineering.
O Little Town of Bethlehem carol birth in mission tale
Christmas story recalls Philips Brooks trip to Bethlehem and Jerusalem in 1865. He inspired a child’s carol about Christ as savior. Redner struggled to compose the tune, awoke with an angelic melody and jotted the treble that morning.
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Philips Brooks
Church of the Holy Trinity
Philadelphia
Holy Land
Jerusalem
City of David
Christ the Lord
Shep
Bethlehem
Holy Trinity Church
Walnut Street
Redner
Chidren
Debt, banks and recall drama swirl around Kucinich
Cleveland’s bond fund troubles sparked Moody’s and S&P to downgrade the city’s credit. Mayor Dennis Kucinich defends services while accusing banks of profiting from Cleveland’s crisis. A TV news chief resigned after a bank executive threats over a defection story.
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Cleveland
Kucinich
Moody’s Investor Service
Standard & Poor’s
Standard and Poor's
Kuemich
Bob Franken
Franken
Dennis Kucinich
Feds Say Lansky Pal Ties Linked to Casinos and Deals
The report ties Carlsbad figures Koen and Roen to Las Vegas properties and desert resort ventures, noting Koen’s 1962 indictment over a $5 million stock fraud and 1964 New York guilty plea with fines and probation. Garfield in Clare, Michigan, claimed past ownership of Havana’s Riviera, while Quaker State sued several parties over a $45,000 loan tied to lease purchases near Cambridge. the case settled.
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Koen
Carlsbad
Carf Roen
Desert Inn
Las Veezas
Cleveland
Moe Dahitz
United Dye and Chemical Co
New York
Roen
Dahle
Garfield
Mammoth Oil Co
Clare
Mich
UPT
Riviera
Havana
Cuba
Garfield and
Lansky
Quaker State 01. Refining Co
Oil City
Cambridge
Ohio Lottery Announces Winning Numbers
The Ohio Lottery lists the winning numbers for the latest drawing. No detailed date or prize amounts are provided in the accessible text.
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Ohio Lottery
Cleveland
UPI
Ohio
Ohio News in Brief Highlights Region Unrest and Trials
Striking Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers members rejected a Teamster back-to-work plan at a Pittsburgh meeting led by Charles Carelli Local 800 officials and guards maintained order. In Columbus two Lewingdon brothers were indicted for multiple murders linked to ten deaths since 1977. In Cleveland Kent State civil suit prep continued ahead of opening statements. Also in Cleveland four men were sentenced for kidnapping and rape of a 13 year old. In Washington EPA contemplates strict rules to curb hazardous waste after Love Canal concerns.
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Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers
Pittsburgh
Charles Carelli
Teamsters Local 800
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
Cary James Lewingdon
Kirkersville
Thaddeus
Glenford
Gary Lewingdon
Cleveland
UPI
Cuyahoga County
Sam Zingale
James Keyes
Charles McGuggan
Mary Calvin
Ralph Kent
Kent
Keyes
McGuggan
Calvin
Near West Side
Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
United States
Douglas Castle
EPA
Niagara Falls
Love Canal
Mirror saves his life amid FASH strike gunfire
The Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers, a group of independent truckers seeking bargaining rights, has sparked sporadic violence during a strike targeting steel shipments. Gilbert, wounded in the latest incident, said he will keep driving to support his family despite the danger and the “hot” Detroit-bound load.
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Fraternal Association of Steel
FASH
Teamsters Union
Gilbert
Detroit
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