Chernenko dies clears way for Gorbachev to take helm
Soviet leader Konstantin Chernenko dies at 73 after a grave illness. Mikhail Gorbachev, aged 54 and the Politburo’s youngest member, is quickly named to head the party and expected to be named Soviet president. Tass reports his unanimous election as general secretary, signaling a new generation in Moscow power.
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Westwood Junior High strip search suit seeks 988000
Parents of 13 seventh graders who faced partial disrobing during a locker room search file a U S District Court suit against Elyria City Schools and district officials. The $988000 request covers 13 compensatory and 13 punitive damages plus a declaratory judgment.
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Keys named superintendent of Ohio Division of Consumer Finance
Former Elyrian Patrick G Keys appointed superintendent of the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Consumer Finance with jurisdiction over small loan companies pawnbrokers and precious metal dealers He is son of Lorain County Treasurer J Grant Keys and brother of Elyria Mayor Michael Rheys Previously deputy clerk of the Ohio Senate and held posts in Industrial Relations and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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Elyna Catholic High School
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Rand McNally Rating Falls Short in McGonagle View
C-T columnist Fred McGonagle critiques the Rand McNally ranking of U S cities finding the list underestimates some metro areas. He argues the rating omits local strengths and suggests closer scrutiny of the methodology.
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Weather outlook with showers and chilly temps
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and a chance of showers tonight with a low around 35. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 45 and a 20 percent chance of rain. Details on Page A-3. Cautionary note advises careful ladder use when ascending to avoid injury.
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Kremlin approves Gorbachev as successor after Chernenko death
The Soviet leadership swiftly confirms Mikhail Gorbachev as the new General Secretary hours after Konstantin Chernenko's death. Foreign policy remains guided by Andrei Gromyko, with a consensus among Politburo members and a likely smooth transition under the new helm.
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Minister wins Ohio Lotto jackpot in Cedarville
Self ordained minister Joe Myers says the January win of 387 467 plus a share of a 4 2 million pot among 11 winners is providential He will receive 19373 annually for 20 years He bought 944 in tickets and plans to use the money for the Lord's work and the needy Other ministers in the area oppose gambling calling it legalized gambling and sinful.
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