Friday the 13th superstitions and lore explained
Friday the 13th sparks fears and coping tips as back to back occurrences loom. The article traces the day’s roots to Frigg and biblical Last Supper lore, cites Greek myth doom linked to Loki and Balder, and lists superstitions like black cats and ladders plus historical notes on ladder fears and ship delays.
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Toll free petitions aim to create area wide toll free calls
Lorain County leaders launch a drive to establish Extended Area Service making all local calls toll free. About 3000 signatures are sought from residents across 80 exchange areas with volunteers needed. A prior failed effort cited monthly charges as a hurdle.
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Amy Richards
Elyria
Lorain County
Andrew Culberson
Geisel Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Torma
Lorain
Central Telephone
Lorain schools seek two levies to cover budget gap
Lorain City Schools will place two levies on the May 5 ballot to raise nearly 7 million, aiming to avert a 39 million deficit by 1991 92. Superintendent Pavic says budget cuts of about 2 million yearly would balance the district with no carryover, with job eliminations mainly through attrition and only where programs end.
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Reagan call spurs funds for boy in need of transplant
A Reagan appeal and the theft of $4,000 raised by Ronnie DeSillers' schoolmates prompted donations for the 7-year-old who requires a $162,000 liver transplant. By daybreak, 1,800 people paid $10 for a Miami Beach nightclub benefit as WPOW's Stan Saruski estimated up to $60,000 more could be raised. SWAT team members join the drive.
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Reagan
Ronnie DeSillers
Miama Beach
Stan Saruski
Wpow Radio
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TV Week covers Amerika controversy and Encore Valentine card
The cover story in TV Week reviews ABCs controversial miniseries Amerika about a Soviet takeover, with the Encore page offering a Valentine card to readers. Other items include Grilli tidbits, a skiing feature, and Friday night sports coverage. Langdon Hill, the romance expert, shares insights on romance.
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Fisher Guide Union rejects employee buyout bid
Elyria union leaders oppose an employee stock option buyout as a six month delay is urged to allow a bid. Mayor Keys and Lorain County officials met GM executives in Detroit to secure a written response next week, with petitions backing the delay from plant employees.
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Elyria
Fisher Guide
Michael Keys
Lorain County
George Koury
Herb Jacoby
General Motors
Detroit
Keys
Steve Randolph
United Auto Workers of America
Blair Thompson
Automatic Components Group
Robert McKee
Larry 0. Baker
Elyria Fisher Guide
Koury
Thompson
Weekend Weather Outlook For Local Area
Increasing clouds tonight with a low near 25. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with about a 46 percent chance of snow and a high near 25. Details continue on Page A-3.
Cantazy Valentine Flowers In Serene Elyria
A fragmented note mentions flowers and a serene setting in Elyria, with hints of a Cantazy Valentine theme. The readable text suggests a decorative or sentimental item centered on sweetness and calm.
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