Ford confirms 230 million Lorain retool for Nissan venture
Ford announces 230 million Lorain Assembly Plant expansion and says Lorain County is in the running for a Ford Nissan joint venture. Avon Lake would host any new facility with production of a mini van possibly planned. Also notes 1.1 billion total Ohio investment for Thunderbird and Cougar launches.
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Avon Lake
Nissan Venture
Lorain
Philip E. Benton Jr
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Lorain County
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Delvalle Calls National Strike Against Noriega
Ousted President Eric Arturo Delvalle urged a national strike to repudiate Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega amid US alleged interference. Noriega condemned dissent as traitorous and warned of a bad end for betrayers. up to 10,000 rallied in Panama City.
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U S clarifies Panama stance amid Noriega challenge
Washington says it will continue to recognize Eric Arturo Delvalle as Panama president but will not use military force. Sanctions and trade embargoes are considered against General Manuel Noriega as he faces US drug-trafficking allegations amid a brief coup by the National Assembly. Delvalle denounces the regime and calls for national resistance.
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U.S
Eric Arturo Delvalle
Panama
Reagan Administration
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Noriega
Manuel Solis Palma
Delvalle
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Woman who accused Swaggart fails lie test
Debra Murphree, 28, who says she posed nude for evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, failed a polygraph test administered by a National Enquirer expert. The Enquirer reported she admitted memory issues tied to crack and cocaine use before answering six questions. Murphree says she performed pornographic acts for Swaggart for about a year but denies sex. Swaggart faces a three month suspension after confessing to sin. John Martinez, Murphree's associate, claims she visited Swaggart weekly in New Orleans area hotels for $50 per meeting.
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National Enquirer
Debra Murphree
New York City
Police Department
Paul Levy
Levy
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Swaggart
Louisiana Assemblies of God
John Martinez
Palm Beach Post
Fazio’s Changing Name and More
Fazio’s announces name changes and related updates on Page B-1. Details outline new branding steps and local business adjustments affecting customers and partners.
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Russians win hockey gold and Big Indians preview package
Russians claim hockey gold in a dominant performance as coverage previews the Big Indians for Saturday action. The package highlights key players and upcoming matchups, framing the weekend sports slate with team and venue context.
Weekend Weather Outlook From Cloudy Skies to Snow
Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with flurries today and tonight near 20 degrees. Sunday brings variable clouds and scattered flurries with highs in the mid 30s. Page A-3 has details.
Fired Michaels sues mayor councilmen for civil rights breach
Grafton Police Chief Bill Michaels sues Mayor Tom Smith and four village council members claiming his Feb 16 dismissal violated state law and his civil rights. He seeks reinstatement, back pay, benefits, and 250000 in compensatory damages. The suit names Sam Laurie Cheryl Hosek John Lescher and David Bescan.
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Bill Michaels
Tom Smith
Lorain County
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Council
Witness protection cited in Piazza Schneider murder trial
Lorain County prosecutors withhold the whereabouts of key witness Donald Kendall to protect him from harm as Raymond E. Davis 60 of Chicago faces two counts of aggravated murder in the 1983 Piazza and Edith Schneider slayings. Trial set for March 9.
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Charles Piazza
Edith Schneider
Donald Kendall
Oberlin Road
Raymond E. Davis
Davis
Chicago
Piazza
Schneider
Kendall
Lorain County
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