Iran in chaos unfolds as troops fire on revelers
In Iran troops and police shot at crowds celebrating the Shah's departure in Ahvaz and Arak. Early reports tallied 17 dead and at least 50 wounded from gunfire with many injured as arrests and fires followed. The country also faced a northeast earthquake toll exceeding 1,000 dead and 1,000 injured.
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Khomeini plots return to Iran as unrest erupts
Tehran reels amid anti shah protests with streets renamed and statues torn down. Shah's regime faces growing civilian pressure as rumors warn of a Friday protest march coordinated by Ayatollah Khomeini and Premier Bakhtiar’s fragile government. Meanwhile a devastating earthquake near Qaen kills over 1,000 and injures many more, with clergy and officials giving differing death tolls and aid slow to reach the stricken areas.
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Sledding Brings Joy as Snow Falls on Castalia Family
Bud Mitchell of Castalia and his 5 year old daughter Wendy flash happy smiles while sledding despite snow woes. Mitchell, formerly of Elyria, is a student at Lorain County Community College. Forecasts promise more snow.
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Weather Forecast: Snow Flurries and Wind Tonight
Snow flurries and windy conditions expected tonight with a low around 17. Mostly cloudy Thursday with a chance of more snow flurries and highs in the mid 20s. Precip chances 60 percent tonight and 40 percent Thursday. Sunrise 7 51 a.m. Sunset 5 25 p.m. Details on page Cl.
Firefighter denied nursing on duty in Iowa City
Linda Eaton, 26, told city officials she plans to nurse her 3 1 2 month old son Ian during designated personal time on duty after maternity leave. Fire Chief Robert Keating refused permission, leaving Eaton uncertain how to proceed. In Rifle, Jim Hyrup, 31, seeks a year's unpaid leave with job reinstatement, arguing fathers deserve maternity leave benefits. the school board will review after a teachers' committee reports.
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Six Month Trial Limits Plea Bargains in Lorain County
Lorain County Common Pleas Court launches a six month trial limiting plea bargains in cases assigned to Judge Floyd Harris. Prosecutor Joseph Grunda says plea bargaining continues for Mikus and Bedeski jurists, with case assignment by drawing. An end date will trigger results assessment and potential adjustments.
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Escape to Australia by Russian teen in red bikini
An 18 year old Russian girl Lillian Gasinskayov sought political asylum in Australia after squeezing through a porthole of a Russian cruise ship and diving into Sydney Harbor on Sunday. She had only the red bikini she wore. Story on page A-3.
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Keystone students clash with school on rights amid incidents
Keystone High School faces a student teacher alliance over suspensions censorship and a closed lunch policy. Keystone junior John Neffenger and teacher Ronald Wagers comment as a Keystone Education Association meeting plans to address alleged unfair or illegal actions. Students meet with the ACLU in Cleveland to learn their rights, with further advocacy group talks planned.
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State of the City: We're on road back Bowman
Elyria Mayor Marguerite E Bowman releases a seven page State of the City report detailing accomplishments since 1976 and a $95,217,257 capital improvements list. She credits voters for approving a 5 percent income tax hike in 1977, notes recovery is underway despite tight spending, and urges council to study the long term projects to set priorities.
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Japanese lottery winner burns his prize to avoid envy
Hiromi Kiyokawa a 36-year-old bachelor from Kanae central Japan burned his year end prize of 51282 dollars in front of colleagues after returning to work at the Dai Ichi Kangyo Bank sponsored lottery officials said the act was unprecedented and aimed to avoid hostility from his hometown people
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