West Side Fire Station Closure Sparks Citywide Safety Fears
North Olmsted Fire Chief John Van Kuren protests reduced staffing that forces closing Fire Station No. 2 about 10 hours weekly. He warns delays endanger lives with West End calls needing 3 to 5 minutes, while Rescue Squad response could take 10 to 15 minutes. Officials note years of stagnant manpower and a $80,000 recreation center transfer, with an Ad hoc panel drafting a five year plan.
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van Kuren
Westlake
North Ridgeville
Edward Boyle
Boyle
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Becker
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Jacobsen thanks Reagan and warns reporters to back off
David Jacobsen, freed after 17 months in captivity, thanked President Reagan in the White House and urged reporters to stop speculating about deals with Iran, warning that such talk could endanger remaining hostages in Lebanon. He pressed Reagan for restraint as questions about arms parts remained unsettled.
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David Jacobsen
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West Germany
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Iran
Rose Garden
Weather Outlook With Warmth Rain Likely This Afternoon
A cloudy day turns warmer with rain likely this afternoon and heavier rain at night. A breezy pattern follows with lows around 55 to 60. Showers return Sunday with a chance of thunderstorms.
NRC OK for Perry plant faces state review questions
The NRC voted 4 to 1 to clear a full power license for the Perry nuclear plant but will not issue the license until staff confirms readiness. State officials have moved to stay NRC proceedings and challenge the evacuation plan as flawed, while Ohio Governor Celeste criticizes the plan and seek delays. The outcome hinges on court actions and a state review panel's findings next month.
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NRC
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Cleveland Electriclluminating Co
CEI
Steve Lorton
U.S. 6Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Robert Tenenbaum
Ohio Attorney General’s Office
CBI
Zech
Richard Celeste
Celeste
Qhioans
James
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