Japanese automakers to buy more foreign parts
Four major Japanese automakers announced plans to boost purchases of foreign goods and parts by 1994 amid U.S. trade pressure and looming restrictions. Toyota Honda Mazda Nissan said they will expand imports and North American suppliers as Tokyo worries about protectionism during Bush's visit.
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U.S
General Motors Corp
Bush
Donald Riegle
D-Mich
Riegle
Capitol Hill
Tokyo
Shimada
United States
America
Kiichi Miyazawa
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
Foreign Ministry
Taizo Watanabe
Washington
Toyota Motors
Toyota
Honda
Mazda
Nissan
Ingersoll Milling Machine Co
Rockford
Ita
High-tech food stamps pilot in Bernalillo County
A customer at an Albuquerque market uses an Electronic Benefit Transfer card replacing paper stamps in a one year Bernalillo County pilot. The purchase is debited from a monthly food subsidy as the system tracks identification numbers.
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Albuquerque, N.M
Bernalillo County
Two Lorain officials plead guilty in separate cases
Fire Chief Pribanic and Narcotics Detective Gerace faced plea hearings as prosecutors described a slush fund scheme and drug thefts. Pribanic admitted falsified purchase orders tied to Finley Fire Equipment and received gifts and a loan. Gerace pleaded guilty to aggravated drug trafficking, theft in office, and tampering with evidence, risking up to 16 years in prison and substantial fines. Local officials expressed mixed sympathy and concern for morale amid the scandal.
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Pribanic
Rivera
Finley
Jail funding clash looms as Ohio jail faces standards
Mahony defends meeting state standards citing section 341.01 of the Ohio Revised Code while a class action suit nears trial. He warns budget balancing could trigger further layoffs and a shutdown of road patrols, with commissioners split on the measure.
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Mahony
Ohio
Permit saga delays Kobe steel plant upgrade in Lorain
The Aug 21 1991 permit to install at USS Kobe Steel Co allows blast furnace No 3 modification under EPA oversight. Regional differences and potential new-source issues delay resolution as state and federal officials discuss options and aim to avoid enforcement while Air Quality standards remain unmet in Lorain Ohio.
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Gardus
USS/Kobe
State
EPA
Federal
Rowan
Lorain
Ohio
U.S. Epa
William K. Reilly
George Voinovich
Cuomo ends bid hints amid New York fiscal crisis
Gov. Andrew Cuomo told supporters he would not pursue the presidency, saying he could not in good conscience run without a handle on New York’s fiscal woes. He acknowledged regret at not running, while fellow Democrat Jerry Brown praised his decision and influence. Budget talks with Republicans had collapsed, widening a $4.5 billion shortfall over 15 months.
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Brown
Cuomo
New York
Bush
City considers community backing for minority business law
Robinson, Lorain County Community College’s affirmative action officer, explains a two part order by Krenzler requiring proof of community support for a minority business law. Cities must show county wide desire via testimonials or documentation to implement local programs. Jacqueline Barnett left the post for Columbus. Mayor Keys will not fill it until Council acts.
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Robinson
Lorain County Community College
Krenzler
Jacqueline Barnett
City of Columbus
Michael B. Keys
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