Soviets Ambiguous On UN Gulf Resolution Push
In Paris the United States seeks U N unity for force in the Persian Gulf while the Soviet Union signals uncertainty. Gorbachev says Moscow will not block a UN resolution yet remains cautious. Iraq announces 250000 more troops for Kuwait as U N pressure continues.
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Reserves mobilized in 1961 Berlin crisis across states
The Army ordered 20,129 National Guard and Reserve members from 41 states Puerto Rico and DC to report for active duty Wednesday after alerting last Friday. Three brigades Georgia Mississippi Louisiana will train in the US before potential deployment. Marine Corps ordered 6,496 reservists to active duty for Desert Shield alongside 45,000 regular Marines in the Gulf. Bush authorized up to 125,000 reserves. total reserve forces exceed 1.1 million.
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Candles sparked Oberlin support for soldiers safety
Oberlin residents place orange bulb candles in windows as part of Light Up Oberlin to show concern for U S forces in Saudi Arabia. The project, led by Lloyd McIntire and backed by the Rotary Club and Exchange Club, aims to signal solidarity and provide comfort to troops in the Persian Gulf. About 100 homes already display candles. 500 bulbs were distributed by merchants.
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Army to bid on burial supplies after shortage found
A major said the Army is preparing bids within 30 to 60 days to supply body bags and transfer cases after a Pentagon inventory revealed a burial supplies shortage. The Army provides 500 dollars to next of kin for caskets, and officials noted no universal casket provision.
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Fraud probe over contractor Perez Ultimate Construction Co
Police investigate legitimacy of a contractor listed by Perez Ultimate Construction Co of Cleveland Heights and possible forged city documents. Det. Jeff Morehart says charges filed after inspectors reviewed the planned work. no criminal wrongdoing found yet. Perez's attorney Michael Duff calls it a misunderstanding and says the contractor did the work.
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City council debates handling of resident claims incident
Reichard and Councilman Grace described the event as an act of God and argued against city reimbursement. Residents questioned granting claims, stressing fairness and consistency in approvals.
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Area reserve members bid farewell to family
Lorain County reservists prepare for deployment to the Middle East as Canton's 350th Medical Hospital unit and other area units join more than 2,000 Ohio-based reservists. Cam Rhodehamel says goodbye to her three children before leaving for Fort Benjamin Harrison with the 350th Medical Hospital evac unit. Darlene Strama and R. J. Roland, Lorain nurses, are also called to active duty. The group, about 2,700 troops including families, will be fed a Thanksgiving meal at Fort Harrison. The 88th U.S. Army Reserve Command adds to a multiunit activation across Ohio in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.
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Elyria man jailed on sexual imposition charges
Elyria 38 year old Dennis Fackler of East Broad Street is jailed on two counts of gross sexual imposition and one count sexual imposition. Police say he had improper contact with two girls ages 12 and 14 over two years. County Children Services alerted police. He is held at Lorain County Correctional Facility on a $10,500 bond.
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Lorain audit finds 26170 recovery against city
State Auditor's Office cites a 1988 city audit finding for recovery of 26170. The report says the city failed to maintain accurate cash transaction records and fund balances in line with state law. City officials blame mid year computerization. no reimbursement expected from current officials or bonding companies.
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Fire Evacuates 1500 Near Marion Metal Plant
About 1,500 homes were evacuated after a fire at the J-Lenco Inc. metal fabricating plant on Marion's northeast side. Fire officials said chemicals stored at the plant prompted the evacuation. the blaze was contained by 7 p.m. and evacuees returned by 9:30 p.m.
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Israeli ambush in Lebanon kills four Palestinians and an officer
An eight hour firefight near Ain Atta in southern Lebanon left four Palestinians and one Israeli officer dead after an Israeli ambush on a guerrilla squad. Police reported two Palestinians wounded, including the raid commander, as about 75 Israeli soldiers and allied Lebanese militiamen clashed near the village in the Mount Hermon foothills. A Lebanese army corporal was also injured.
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Minnesota banker abducted then escapes in woods
First Bank System Chairman John Grundhofer was kidnapped in a Minneapolis parking garage and forced to demand a ransom from his car phone. He escaped two hours later and called for help from a dairy farm in Wisconsin, as authorities continued the search for the lone gunman and his Mercedes.
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Desert rain threatens Atlantis landing at Edwards Air Force Base
Described as heavy rain on the Mojave Desert floor, wind delays forced NASA to extend Atlantis’ orbit. Officials scrapped plans for a Monday return due to unexpected wind at Edwards California. Showers threatened lake bed runways, potentially limiting landing to the concrete strip if the lake bed remained muddy.
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