Uprising at Atlanta Prison Deepens as Death Toll Rises
A deadly uprising by Cuban inmates at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta escalated with a new fire and up to 75 hostages held. Reports say as many as six inmates died during the siege, three buildings burned, and 12 people were treated for injuries.
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USX Lorain Works in Talking Stages on New Caster and Mill
Officials from United Steelworkers Local 1104 and USX discuss adding a new slab steel caster and a stretch mill at the Lorain Works. Mayor Olejko notes possible river shipping changes that could cut the need for a $1.9 million widening project. USX touts an excellent outlook. company and union say proposals are preliminary and not yet decided.
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People's Republic of China
Ford Brook Park plant gears up for 1990s with redesigned engines
Brook Park Ford plant leaders say 1990s employment hinges on renewed demand for V-8 and redesigned models. About 2,620 V-8 engines daily power models including Thunderbird, Cougar, Lincoln Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Mustang. Mustang redesign plan scrapped then revived. Thunderbird and Cougar redesign planned for 1989. Plant aims to secure overflow modular V-6 production in early 1990s amidst a 10,000 employee level.
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Jerry Melillo
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Melillo
Elyria mayor seeks pay for police as deputy clerks
Elyria mayor Floyd Peace urged paying police dispatchers serving as deputy municipal court clerks if sheriff supervisors gain similar pay. Finance Committee will weigh giving 17 supervisors deputy clerk pay. other districts like North Ridgeville and LaGrange may also be affected. The unpaid duties include processing arrest reports and court appearances amid an ongoing district budget dispute.
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LaGrange
Grafton
Columba
Carlisle
Maton
Lettuce Squeeze Hits Thanksgiving Costs and Produce Prices
Heavy rains in California cut lettuce quality and raised wholesale prices to about 1.50 per head while grocers sell at 1.39. Shoppers urged to choose romaine and leaf varieties. Florida cold snaps push tomatoes to 1.29 per lb. Heinen’s buyer Carl Piazza notes lettuce prices should ease as new crops come in from the Imperial Valley.
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Historic District Moves Forward in Elyria
Elyria City Council to consider Dec 7 a plan to create historic districts with the Washington Avenue area as the first candidate. The proposal includes informal meetings with residents and an inventory by a consultant to assess viability and boundaries, followed by a public hearing and state consideration for national listing.
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Weather outlook shows mild tonight with rain late
Outside Tonight remains mild with developing rain toward midnight. Low temperatures near 40 to 45. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Wednesday brings occasional showers, breezy and mild with a high around the upper 50s.
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