Ethics woes plague White House in Reagan era
The piece surveys widespread ethics problems in the Reagan administration, citing officials abusing civil service rules, misusing government resources, and potential conflicts of interest. Whitney North Seymour criticizes leadership as key to ethics, noting prosecutions and investigations into Meese and aides, with several officials resigning or being convicted. Page A-2.
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Shuttle booster test scrubbed in Utah countdown
A full scale test firing of the redesigned space shuttle booster was scrubbed when the ignition system failed during final countdown. Officials said no reschedule decision would be made before Sunday afternoon. earliest new test possible is at 1 pm Monday.
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Lorain GOP pol Nicoloff admits he was drunk
Former Lorain mayoral candidate John V. Nicoloff, 38, admitted he was intoxicated when he banged on the Lorain police station rear door early Saturday and told officers to arrest him. He was charged with disorderly conduct and released after bail posted by his father, former city safety director Vladimir Nicoloff.
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Non-teaching workers OK contract in Elyria
Non-teaching employees of Elyria schools ratified a two-year pact with four percent raises each year. The vote was unanimous among the 479 represented, with changes to health care, sick leave, severance, vacation, longevity, and other benefits. The contract retroactively covers July 1 and follows an impasse resolved by a federal mediator. the school board must vote to approve.
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Northwood Junior High School
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Chuckle Life Journey Causes Travel Sickness
A lighthearted column notes that many people experience travel sickness as they navigate life’s twists and turns. The piece uses humor to frame daily challenges and the feeling of being unbalanced during motion.
Weather outlook with clouds and rain likely on Monday
Outside today shows clouds and wind with rain likely in the morning and a high near 48. Tonight remains cloudy with lighter winds and a low around 32. Monday expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of snow flurries and a high near 35. Details on Page A-3.
Texaco Pennzoil reach $3 billion settlement plan
Texaco Inc and Pennzoil Co end their feud as Texaco agrees to pay Pennzoil $3 billion under a $5.5 billion bankruptcy reorganization plan. Pennzoil drops a $10.3 billion judgment. plan aims to emerge from bankruptcy and maximize shareholder value with statements from Texaco President James W. Kinnear and Pennzoil Chairman J. Hugh Liedtke.
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