Cleveland Leaders Press for Prison in Cleveland over Grafton Site
Cleveland business and political leaders urge lawmakers to build a $50 million medium security prison in Cleveland industrial flats instead of the Grafton site near the honor farm. State officials cite cost, community opposition, and past objections in Dayton as reasons to prefer Grafton. Department spokesman George Lehner notes Cleveland land would cost at least $12 million and fears local opposition. TURN TO PAGE A-4.
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Elyria Sees Boiler Incident Amid Winter Storms
City Hall stayed open despite a boiler blowout Monday night and will install a new unit later this week. Portable heaters are in use, and a donated nearly new boiler was declined due to cross building integration risks. Snowy weather has cost the city significantly in overtime, salt purchases, and drift removal. A winter storm watch remains in effect with snow and cold conditions in the teens. Details on Page A-3.
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Court challenge pending Homeowners tax break eyed
Real estate taxes for Lorain County homeowners may fall up to 10 percent this year under House Bill 50 but the Ohio Supreme Court could strike down the measure. A 1976 reallocation would shift $5.4 million in Lorain County and $44 million in Cuyahoga County. Final arguments were heard. a ruling is awaited as backers defend the change and officials prepare details of levy effects for each district.
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Lorain Steel Plant Faces Four Day Week Plan
Lorain works of US Steel may shift to four day weeks as orders drop. Union official Martin Bartos says details are unclear but layoffs are not expected. production could be reduced time rather than workforce. Public affairs manager George Kuebler notes market strength but avoids confirming any plan. US Steel Lorain manufactures seamless pipe for petroleum use and has largely escaped wider Midwest layoffs.
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Imiay
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George Kuebler
Lorain Works
Midwest
GNP rose 1.9 percent in 1981 after Q4 drop
The Commerce Department reports 1981 GNP growth of 1.9 percent as the fourth quarter fell 4.2 percent from October through December. Inflation measured by the implicit price deflator ran 9.1 percent for the year, with Q4 price increases easing to 8.4 percent.
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