Ford denies plan to move Brook Park engine work to Mexico
Ford Motor Co spokesmen denied any decision to shift Brook Park engine production to Mexico. Documents cited by Senator Metzenbaum outline a potential joint venture with Peugeot-Citroen to build a Mexico plant, risking 2,000 to 5,000 Brook Park jobs. Ford says discussions continue but no decision has been made and plans remain to protect U S jobs.
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UAW Leaders Roiled by Ford Mexico Engine Plant Report
UAW leaders and regional officials voiced outrage over documents alleged to show Ford Motor Co plans to locate a four cylinder engine plant in Mexico. Law Director Casstevens called the move a corporate Watergate while lawmakers described the memo as indicating a blunt disregard for Northeast Ohio workers. Representatives Romi Matts and Mary Rose Oakar condemned the alleged secrecy and community impact.
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Howard) Metzenbaum
D-Ohio
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U.S
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Matts
D-Parma
Iran backs off link between UN panel and hostages release
Iran's president denied any connection between a UN inquiry and freeing the 50 U.S. Embassy hostages. Clashes erupted in Tehran and other cities as debates on parliamentary elections began. Aimed at pressuring Western officials, the stance echoed conflicting statements by Iran's leadership and raised questions about private talks with the United States.
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Mabore Leads After Slalom to Alpine Gold Hope
Bulletin from Lake Placid reports Phil Mabore of Yakima Washington took the lead after one run of the men s slalom and moved into position to win the first Alpine gold for an American male at the 1980 Winter Olympics.
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Yakima
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West Coast Floods Swamp California as Rains Continue
Levees overflow and dams crumble forcing thousands to flee while a Phoenix sewer rupture dumps 35 million gallons daily into flood waters. Ten days of storms leave 31 dead and damage near 425 million dollars with crop losses threatening California strawberries and national almond output across six counties.
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Wet rain helps Lorain County avoid snow shoveling
Rain totaling about six tenths of an inch fell from Thursday night to today while temperatures lingered around the upper 40s. Weather observer Ray Diederich noted colder snow would have expanded to about six inches northward. No flood reports emerged from area agencies. Vermilion river flood risk remains low per city officials George Phillips and others.
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Weather and disaster updates sweep Southern California
Mostly cloudy tonight with a 40 percent chance of rain or drizzle and lows in the low to mid 30s. Snow flurries possible Saturday with highs near 40, while Riverside County evacuation efforts continue and Ventura area is named a national disaster zone.
Plea for epilepsy funding sparks public concern
A series of personal stories shows how stigma and misunderstanding of epilepsy led families to isolate youths, push them from school, or delay treatment. Experts warn the disorder is treatable with medication or surgery, urging funding and awareness. Page A4.
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