Elyria FOP weighs charter change on police pay scales
Elyria Fraternal Order of Police discusses a charter amendment to set a uniform pay scale for police, potentially creating a gap with firemen. The proposal, debated before the charter review commission, would need committee approval, council action, and voter passage, with Cleveland’s pay model cited as a guidepost.
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Lorain eyes $6 million city complex upgrade plan
Lorain city council's finance committee approved a resolution to proceed with a $6 million complex housing city offices. The plan includes an administration building downtown and a separate court police fire complex south of the railroad tracks, with sites partially identified and city hall site to be purchased by the chamber of commerce for a future high rise.
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Arab guerrillas warn of civil war if Jordan enforces arms rules
In Amman Arab guerrillas threaten all out civil war if Jordan enforces fresh gun restrictions while officials call the proclamation a reaffirmation of loose prior decrees. Al Fatah denounces the measure as liquidation of the Palestinian revolution and warns of bloodshed as they resist disarmament. The clash comes amid broader Middle East tension and a backdrop of past Jordanian clashes in 1968. Weather: cloudy cool with possible snow flurries. low teens tonight. high 31 yesterday.
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Prince Charles Takes Seat in Parliament as Heir to Crown
Prince Charles, 21, entered the House of Lords in scarlet robes and sat to the right of the throne as heir to the crown. Princess Anne and Princess Margaret attended as guests while Queen Elizabeth stayed away. He becomes the sixth Prince of Wales to be introduced in Parliament in 285 years and may debate and vote on laws from the front cross bench.
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UPI
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Britain
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Wellington survey of school transportation system planned
Wellington State plans a survey of its school transportation system to assess current services and identify improvements. The study aims to inform future policy decisions and ensure efficient student travel options.
Allies foil major Viet Cong battalion assault in Mekong Delta
South Vietnamese commanders say allied forces disrupted a push by two North Vietnamese battalions in the Plain of Reeds 60 miles west of Saigon. The clash left 17 South Vietnamese dead and 24 wounded while 79 enemy troops were killed, bringing total enemy losses to 207 in a series of battles since last Friday. The 88th Regiment’s 8th and 9th battalions were said to be retreating toward Cambodia as government rangers and air support pressed the fight near Moc Hoa.
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Cambodia
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Associated Press
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U.S
South Amherst denies cooperation in housing project
South Amherst officials rejected claims of a lack of cooperation on a proposed 50 unit 850000 low rent housing project. Lorain County Housing Authority says ground must break by Feb 26 or federal support ends. Gargasz says he met officials only twice and South Amherst cites zoning and schooling issues.
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Lorain County
Ronald W. Ashley
ASHLEY
James Gargasz
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Air controllers threaten Sunday service limits in FAA dispute
The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization warns of possible Sunday service restrictions, labeling the move an illegal strike. The dispute involves 7,800 controllers across 8400 FAA jobs over working conditions, staffing, and equipment. FAA Administrator Shaffer rejected a meeting request from PATCO, as the budget and policy impasses continue.
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WASHINGTON
Federal Aviation Administration
Elyria
FAA
Oberlin
John H. Shaffer
Michael Rock
air controller organization
Transportation
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Lawmen Call Education Key in Drug Fight in Lorain County
A panel of lawmen and a lawyer urged education as the top priority in fighting drugs, proposing a Lorain County Drug Action Committee to focus on prevention, followed by rehabilitation and a possible detox center. Avon Lake Detective Lee Krejer described a surge in youth drug use and a December raid that yielded 750 LSD tablets, with renewed concerns after a large party was reported.
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Beller
Lorain
Ohio
AVON LAKE
Lee Krejer
Krejci
Call Patter's Floral Shoppe for Valentine Flowers
A short classified item urges readers to contact Patter's Floral Shoppe at 324442 for Valentine flowers. The notice emphasizes ordering early through the local florist for holiday arrangements.
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Patter
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