Furnace scare prompts wary homeowners in Elyria
Mary L. Halliwell, 72, battled a heating contractor over a $1,450 furnace replacement after a suspected cracked heat exchanger. City and state officials warn of pressure tactics by some contractors. Authorities say permits, written estimates, and truthful disclosures are required, with inspections on completion. A-4.
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Shultz Eyes China Trip To Boost Ties In 1985
Secretary of State George P. Shultz plans a January visit to China to restart momentum in the stalled U S China relationship amid friction over Taiwan arms sales and Sino Soviet talks. Officials say a Shultz trip could precede a Reagan visit to China and a Zhao Ziyang U S visit. Huang Hua’s surprise retirement and Wu Xueqian’s rise prompt speculation about Sino Soviet ties and China’s stance on Taiwan. The administration seeks a path to smoother U S China relations though the Aug 17 joint communique limits arms sales.
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National People’s Congress
Elyria Catholic Falls in Semis Ousted by Massillon
Elyria Catholic loses in the semifinals as Massillon advances. Berea is ousted by Massillon in a separate result. Indoor forecast notes mild with showers today, highs 60 to 65, turning cooler tonight with more showers.
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Elyria Catholic
Jim Rattay
Ghamly
Panthers
Akron St. Woote
Recovery seen as recession ends in coming months
Washington reports forecasters expect the economy to begin moving out of recession within a month or two despite a flat July-September quarter with 10.4 percent unemployment in October. Analysts cite falling interest rates and tax cuts as a snowballing effect that should lift demand, production, hiring and spending as workers regain income.
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David Cross
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Bala Cynwyd
Rate Cuts Ease Credit Tight Grip On Economy
The Federal Reserve has begun easing its money and credit controls to spur growth after a long recession. On Friday the discount rate charged to banks fell from 9.5 percent to 9 percent, signaling looser monetary policy as markets respond with lower rates.
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Candlelit Twin Birth In Bronx Woman Lacked Power
New York AP report describes Sue Tobacco assisting a neighbor in a candlelight birth after Joan Willis could not pay an electricity bill. Willis delivered the girl. Tobacco helped with the brother, performed mouth to mouth, later calling police. Twins listed in fair condition at Jacobi Hospital.
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Sue Tobacco
Bronx
Joan Willis
Jacobi Hospital
Tax breaks favor the wealthy in tax code study
A Treasury study released by Rep. Henry Reuss shows the top 4.4 percent of taxpayers earning over 50,000 annually reap about one third of 33 reviewed breaks. High earners receive 19 percent of 1981 IRS income but 33.4 percent of benefits. losses total 156.6 billion with over 52 billion to that group.
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