Eastern Airlines hit by machinist strike paralyzing operations
Eastern Airlines faced mass disruptions as machinists walked out at 12:01 am leading to pilots and other workers refusing to cross picket lines. All four Hopkins flights were canceled. passengers could rebook or seek refunds while travel agents warned Easter travel would suffer amid chaos. Eastern claimed limited ground operations with 48 flights airborne by 8 pm EST Saturday, far below a planned 180.
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Free meals help Elyria family amid hunger
A Erie County mother Mary and her three preschoolers share lunches three days weekly in Jones Chapel Elyria. She and her unemployed disabled husband rely on welfare about ten years while six school age children get free lunches at school. She hopes to attend college on a grant and urges awareness of hunger among non welfare families. Welfare recipients are urged to seek programs to stretch food dollars.
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Meal helps but jobs schooling matter more says Salvation Army official
Captain Susan Goforth of the Elyria Salvation Army outlines aid limits for hungry families. With rent consuming most income, families choose between shoes and food. Salvation Army offers up to four aid episodes yearly, providing staples and small gift certificates. Often the underlying issues exceed their reach. they aim to meet immediate needs while acknowledging they are a temporary fix.
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Eastern Airlines Strike At 12:01 A.M.
The Associated Press reports Eastern Airlines machinists began a strike at 12:01 a.m. EST after 17 months of contract talks failed. The 60 year old carrier, owned by Texas Air Corp. led by Chairman Frank Lorenzo, employs about 31,200 workers including 8,500 machinists, 3,500 pilots, and 5,900 flight attendants in Miami headquarters.
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Audrey Hepburn Stays Stylish as She Nears G0
Audrey Hepburn remains a dynamic star as she approaches the milestone. She discusses her ongoing search for a new phase and purpose in her career and life, sharing thoughts on future plans and personal growth.
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Cold and wet turning wintry with temps near 30
Today rain likely ending as sleet or freezing drizzle then snow possible tonight. High around 30 with 70 percent snow chance. Monday stays brisk with possible snow flurries, high near 30 and 50 percent precip. Details on Page A-3.
Vermilion firm secures center spot at Trump Plaza
A Vermilion firm wins a prized center location at the newly opened Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. Nonspecific OCR text references follow, including page and section markers unlikely to add factual material.
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