Eastern seeks Chapter 11 protection as losses mount
Eastern Airlines, crippled by a strike, faces daily losses estimated between 2 million and 7 million dollars and will seek protection from creditors under Chapter 11, according to a spokesman for its parent company.
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Tower seeks miracle as defense secretary bid stalls
Republicans push a last minute plan offering John Tower a six month probation period to demonstrate abstinence from drinking while his nomination for defense secretary faces a critical vote and possible rejection.
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Lorain casino vote slated after Ohio hearing
A proposal to permit casino gambling in Lorain is expected to advance next week after a final Ohio House State Government Committee hearing in Columbus on Wednesday.
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Prosecutor cites jail informant in Post murder case
Lorain County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jonathan Rosenbaum alleges former inmate Richard Slusher provided information to the state about an alleged assassination plot by condemned killer Ron ald Ray Post. He argues the confession to Wantz’s murder was not used and that informant tips support ongoing trials, with Post seeking a new trial on representation and suppression grounds.
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Grand Jury Nears Indictment in Lorain Extortion Probe
A Lorain special grand jury reconvened to finish its extortion probe into city police and fire departments. Witnesses included Police Chief John Malinovsky and Fire Chief Joseph Pribanic. Malinovsky invoked the Fifth Amendment and may be the target. Former Sgt Wayne Long, already convicted, testified via subpoena and also asserted his rights.
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Midway K mart to open Sunday
Elyria Kmart on Midway Boulevard庆 will celebrate a grand opening on Sunday as a 104000 square foot former Gold Circle site transforms into a full merchandise store. Stephen Marnik, general manager, relocated from North Bergen NJ to oversee preparations and expects heavy shopper traffic at 9:30 am. Regular hours will run 9:30 am to 9:30 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 6 pm Sunday.
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Lost purse triggers Lorain cocaine bust in Amherst
A lost purse found in a shopping center lot sparked a MEG and police probe that led to the largest cocaine seizure in Lorain County history. More than four pounds of cocaine valued at about 700000 dollars were seized across three sites, with five men arrested on drug trafficking charges. Authorities say the operation has ties to New York City. Arrested: Stanley Ford 35 Rent Jenkins 32 Calvin B Speed 34 plus Franklin Garcia 24 and Gilbert Villegas 33. Investigations included searches at 1810 East 31st Street and 1222 Industrial Avenue, yielding three pounds of crystallized cocaine and 1022 dollars. The case involves two search warrants and possible INS involvement.
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