Black ministers threaten King Day boycott over park renaming
Elyria's Blacks alliance plans to skip Martin Luther King Jr Day activities on January 18 unless South Park is renamed for King. Council President Leo Bullenock said the renaming request is still under consideration amid past inaction. The alliance, led by Rev. John Evans, criticizes the city's stance and will not back the Holiday Commission until a decision is made.
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Airline workers to undergo passenger security checks
Beginning Monday at Cleveland Hopkins Airport airline employees will pass through the same security checks as passengers. The FAA ordered tighter screening nationwide after a Pacific Southwest Airlines crash tied to a gun smuggling incident.
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Pro-Iranian group threatens four hostages in Lebanon
Islamic Jihad for the Liberation of Palestine vows harm to four captives including two Americans and an Indian if Israel moves against Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. The group delivered a handwritten note with photos of two hostages abducted January 24 at Beirut University College.
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Texaco and Pennzoil settlement ends multi-billion dispute
The agreement would have Texaco pay Pennzoil 3 billion dollars and 2.5 billion to Texaco's creditors to lift Texaco from bankruptcy. The New York Times cited attorney David Boies and said talks continued close to midnight Friday. Pennzoil had pursued damages after Texaco bought Getty Oil, creating a record 10.3 billion judgment.
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Record raid on asbestos contractor investigated in Lorain
Firefighters cordoned off part of the basement of Gilden Environmental Group after bags labeled asbestos were found during a records search. Samples were sent to the county prosecutor and records seized as part of a broader probe involving licensing compliance and work during a 90 day grace period.
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