Arafat Offers PLO Subordination to Lebanese Army in Beirut Talks
PLO chief Yasser Arafat reportedly suggested placing his 6000 man force under Lebanese army command as Israeli warnings pressured a surrender. As Safir cited talks with Lebanese leaders on PLO's future in Lebanon amid the Beirut siege.
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North Ridgeville Council Moves With Speed on Ordinances
North Ridgeville officials boast rapid action as council has passed 31 ordinances and resolutions since January, with only three requiring more than one reading. The policy emphasizes swift adoption, sometimes at first reading, while mundane tasks like ditch cleaning or keeping soccer balls out of yards lag behind.
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Council uses emergency clause to speed legislation
A local council pushed most bills with emergency clauses to take immediate effect, leaving four ordinances without them. Officials say three readings and a 30-day period would delay needed actions, while supporters cite routine nature and public input as reasons for keeping government moving. Details on Page A-4.
Apple and fruit crops suffer heavy losses in Lorain County
Lorain County farms face more than 200000 dollars in crop damage from early month storms. About 35 to 40 percent of the apple crop is ruined, with orchards in Henrietta and western areas hardest hit. Cherry crops and grapes also damaged, corn fields hail-shedded, aiding weather-spot damage estimates.
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Marathon Fasteners Eyes Elyria Plant Expansion
Marathon Fasteners Inc seeks 2.05 million tax free industrial revenue bonds to finance a 23 000 square foot plant on Sugarlane Drive Elyria. Plans include 53 new jobs with 777 000 annual payroll. The proposal to the Lorain County EIDC notes current lease in Columbia Station and no county repayment obligation.
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Centenarian Rosetta Lawrence recalls origins in slavery era
Rosetta Lawrence of Eria turned 100 Sunday and recalled her parents’ freedom from slavery and the journey that brought her to Elyria. The centenarian’s reflections highlight a lifetime spanning civil rights era and local history.
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