Lorain Faces Slow Recovery as Industry Reforms Reshape Jobs
A Chicago Tribune examination of Lorain shows factories reopening with automation and outsourcing, leaving workers fearing wage losses and layoffs. Economists note a lag in Great Lakes recovery as Ohio Michigan Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin regain few of lost manufacturing jobs, while Lorain hopes diversification and redevelopment will create replacement opportunities.
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Strike disrupts car deliveries across region
About 20 000 Teamsters began a national car haul strike at midnight threatening two week delays. Local dealers warn inventories could run dry by mid August with 1986 models delayed while some deliveries continue. Ford and Lorain plants face pressure to reroute shipments and source domestics.
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Tennessee town picked for Saturn plant site
Detroit Free Press reports Spring Hill Tennessee, a town of about 1100, is GM s chosen Saturn Corp complex site. Officials say decision will be announced soon. GM spokesman declines to confirm. The Tennessean cites officials calling the choice final with a caveat over labor letter rejection potentially restarting the process.
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Borg-Warner to spin off Elyria air conditioning unit
Borg-Warner Corp plans transferring ownership of its air conditioning group including the Elyria plant to a new independent firm owned by stockholders. The move, requiring board and IRS approval, would create a publicly held company excluding Australia with a 230 million dollar capital base and about 60 million in debt. The Elyria plant on Third Street near Gateway Boulevard employs about 250 people.
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Jacques Brel Star From Lorain On Encore Cover
In the Encore section Jacques Brel hailed as Lorain’s featured star graces the cover. The piece highlights his appeal and place in the current issue as the day’s lead image for readers.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Sunny Saturday
Outside tonight mostly clear with a low in the upper 50s. Saturday will be sunny with a high near 75 to 80 and near zero rain chances. Details on Page A-3.
Joe Bob Briggs Skips Drive-In Night For Berea High
Local drive-in guests clutch plans with Joe Bob Briggs who instead speaks at Berea High School. The event fallout includes teasing from fans and notes about the on page A-4 coverage.
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