Down to the bare bones amid steel industry crisis
The looming first major steel strike in 27 years unsettles workers in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties as U S Steel restructures under USX and LTV Steel bankruptcy raises retirees’ pension fears. Lorain plant layoffs of about 1,400 threaten skeleton staffing ahead of a July 31 contract deadline, with workers recalling secure jobs of past decades.
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Cuyahoga
Lorain
U.S. Steel
Steel Company
USX
LTV Steel
Cleveland
US Steel
Charles Danser
USX Boss Demands Competitive Labor Pact Ahead of Strike
USX Corp chairman David Roderick said a competitive labor agreement is mandatory as USW talks continue amid a looming national steel workers strike. The contract expires Thursday, with concessions sought to raise hourly wages to about 22.25 dollars. The second quarter showed a 42 million loss in steelmaking, lighter demand, and weak August/September orders, while Lorain faces 1400 layoffs due to strike fears.
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USX Corp
David M. Roderick
Roderick
Pittsburgh
Lorain
Insurance probe ends as grand jury weighs Miller link
Lorain County grand jury completed its investigation into whether mental retardation board member Ralph W. Miller had an unlawful interest in a $48,000 life insurance policy tied to a contract awarded to Superintendent Ellen L. Payner. Five potential witnesses, including Miller and Payner, were questioned, but neither testified.
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Elyria
Lorain County
Ralph W. Miller
Ellen L. Payner
Miller
Payner
Lorain County Cormon Pleas Court
Gregory White
Chronicle-Telegram
Glenn A. Pomeroy
Mental Retardation Board
Pomeroy
Helen Bacisin
Lawrence Jezewski
Jezewski
Fresh Daily Luncheon Specials at Train Station
Details on page A-3 list lunch specials at Train Station, 424 East River, two blocks north of Elyria Memorial Hospital. Outside tonight will be clear with a low near 60, and Thursday is sunny with a high in the mid-80s.
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East River
Elyria Memoral Hospital
Lorain coroner ties Lori Taylor murder to stab wounds
Coroner William Kishman ruled Lori Taylor 18 was killed by multiple stab wounds to the heart area after skeletal remains were identified by dental records. Anthropologist Owen Lovejoy supported the homicide conclusion following study of the Grafton Township find off Dunham Road. No suspects identified. investigation continues.
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Lori Taylor
Lorain County
William Kishman
Lovejoy
Kishman
Taylor
Berea
Elyria Distance Classic Faces Fast Stakes and Prizes
The C T Jaycees Elyria Distance Classic offers 300 free T shirts for entrants with mail entries due Friday. Top overall and age division finishers receive plaques, with door prizes and cash awards for finalists. Race day signup 3:10 to 3:15 pm at Lorain County Community College.
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Lorain County Community College
Allergies Spike as Warm Weather Spreads Pollen
Elyria doctor notes summer pollen allergy surge due to warm, windy weather. Grass and flower pollens drift into homes and cars, triggering symptoms from runny noses to asthma. Peak times 6 to 10 a.m. Advise antihistamines, closed windows, and air conditioning. Mold exposure from an early warm, humid spring extends illness for some patients.
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Glen Miller
C-T
Elyria
Kumar Swamy
Lorain
Swamy
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LTV
John Bryda
Bryda
Richard Bunting
Bar Mill
Lorain Works
USW Accord
United Steelworkers of America
Scott Stephens
Westlake
Jeff Suchy
Porter Library
Gus Chan
Accent
Lori
Linda Thurman
Tessa Thurman
James Hinners
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