U.S. jobless rate falls to 8 percent in January
The civilian unemployment rate slipped to 8.0 percent the lowest since October 1981 as 103.2 million Americans held jobs. Jobless numbers dropped from 9.2 million to just over 9 million, with payrolls rising and factory hours up to 40.9 per week. The report notes gains across most groups, though black teen unemployment remains high.
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Washington
America
United States
Congress
Reagan
Percy Ross brings real life generosity to The Chronicle-Telegram
Minneapolis self-made millionaire Percy Ross runs a weekly column titled Thanks A Million to publish letters from readers seeking help. He picks the most worthy requests and donates to those in need, promising to spend his wealth before death and inviting readers to participate.
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John Beresford Tipton
Percy Ross
Tipton
Chronicle-Telegram
Minneapolis
Ross
Patch Kid mania sparks frantic Penney sale chaos
Elyria report details Cabbage Patch Kids frenzy at J C Penney Midway Mall caused by early advertising. Shoppers battled over dolls, with one Amherst woman paying $29.95 for a Kid and another paying $34.95 after pricing errors amid a televised promo.
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Elyria
Black River City
J.C. Penney
Midway Mall
Susan Sayers
Amherst
Penney’s
Cheryl Sayers
Susan
Snow flurries expected tonight and Saturday
Snow flurries likely outside Calder tonight and Saturday with Westerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Lows near 27 to 32 tonight and highs between 32 and 37 Saturday. Precipitation chances are 60 percent tonight and 70 percent Saturday. Details on Page A-2, Little rules of life. By the time you're first in line, they'll open the other postal window and shut down the one you're at.
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Calder
EPA moves to ban EDB pesticide in grain use
The EPA virtually bans EDB as a grain pesticide and proposes residue limits that could remove up to one third of affected foods from shelves. The action covers tainted flour and mixes and ready to eat goods while most remaining use targets citrus fumigation. authorities note health risks and expect states to adopt a coherent national standard.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
William D. Ruckelshaus
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ruckelshaus
United States
Florida
California
New Mexico
Texas
Arizona
Hawaii
County Unzips Wallet to Pay Old Debt to Elyria
Elyria Lorain County Commissioners ordered payment of more than 28 000 in interest on a decade old debt to Elyria. Common Pleas Judge Adrian Bedleski had delayed payment pending better county finances. He earlier ruled 6 percent compounded interest on a 71 000 municipal court overpayment. principal repaid two years ago. Interest runs about seven dollars per day.
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Lorain
Common Pleas Court
Adrian Bedleski
County Law Library
Bedeski
Hubbard Wilcox
John Keressi
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