Birth of the United States: Jefferson Writes the Declaration
In June 1776 the Second Continental Congress moves toward independence. Jefferson, urged by Franklin and Adams, agrees to draft the Declaration of Independence while Adams and Franklin prod him to write. The debate features fierce rhetoric, including Adams’s red face and Dickinson’s cautious stance, as they navigate unity and the path to a new nation.
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BMW to take 25000 illegal drivers to court
Andrews pushes a plan to remove enforcement division duties by court action against 25000 unlicensed drivers. Dwight Joseph resigns after disputes with Andrews while Donald Cook, the Highway Safety Director, voices concerns about overburdened local resources and approves the plan as a last resort to retrieve licenses.
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Two Found Slain in Westlake Condo
London police and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrived to assist a double homicide scene in a Westlake condominium. One man lay in the kitchen and another in the hallway, both face up, with a gun found on one victim and a revolver nearby. Neighbors identify a recent resident, and the property manager cites a $50,000 condo value.
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Wall Street mixed as Dow hovers near 1000 after profit taking
Opening in New York the stock market showed a mixed tone as profit taking kept the Dow Jones industrial average near the 1000 mark. Early figures put the Dow around 1,003 with losers leading gainers on NYSE listed issues.
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Whites Gain Ground In Civil Rights Workplace Rules
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the 1964 civil rights law applies to whites as well as blacks in employment discrimination cases. Justices White and Rehnquist dissented on whether the 1866 law covers whites. Justice Marshall said the 1964 act bars racial bias for all persons and unions and employers fall under its scope.
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Grain price snapshot by Ohio region
UPI reports average cash grain prices paid to farmers by elevators in Ohio after yesterday into today. Northeast Ohio shows No 2 wheat 3.16, shelled corn 2.75, oats 1.59, soybeans 6.21. Northwest Ohio No 2 wheat 3.21, shelled corn 2.78, oats 1.59, soybeans 6.26. Central Ohio No 2 wheat 3.25, shelled corn 2.79, oats 1.59, soybeans 6.22.
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Butter and Egg Price Report From Midwest Markets
Ohio retailers and farms report steady butter offerings with large cartons at 72 to 78 cents and 72 to 74 cents for other sizes. New York USDA notes butter steady. Chicago Midwest Egg Price Report shows wholesale prices steady to up one cent with large class 1 at 3 dollars, mediums around 44, smalls 36, nest-run breaking stock 49, checks 41.
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Elyria considers overtime rules after Supreme Court ruling
Elyria officials weigh impact of a Supreme Court decision stripping state and local workers from federal wage hour coverage. Labor leaders call the ruling regressive as city employees may face changes to minimum wage and overtime provisions in contracts. The ruling affects 3.4 million state and local workers and reverses prior applications to teachers and public sector staff.
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