Thanksgiving storm drums up hazardous Midwest travel warned
A Thanksgiving snow storm created dangerous driving conditions across the Midwest and East as authorities urged extra caution for return trips. At least 121 people were killed in traffic accidents since the holiday period began, with totals across states including Michigan Texas New York Ohio Florida and more. A plane crash in eastern Idaho killed six aboard and cross country skiers died in an avalanche near Georgetown Colorado. An early Nebraskan crash killed a Denver man and four relatives while a Kansas City officer tried to save a dying teen in a flaming van.
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Marsice plea frames innocent stance in drug conspiracy case
Marsico, 33, pleaded innocent in federal court in Columbus to conspiracy to sell narcotics, distributing a controlled substance, and continuing a criminal conspiracy across state lines. He is held on a $100,000 surety bond after turning himself in to federal marshals amid a 22 count indictment. Trial likely in Columbus, with possible venue change.
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Amtrak agent robbed at Cleveland lakefront station
A 26 year old Amtrak ticket agent was assaulted and robbed of 10 434 dollars at Cleveland lakefront station. The gunman forced her back into the booth after locking the cash drawer and safe, then shoved her into a closet before fleeing the scene as a 17 year old bystander left the lobby. A prior clerk noted the suspect appeared non suspicious.
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Cannibalism claimed by Ohio tribe studied at UT
University of Toledo anthropologist Dr William Strothers reports evidence of ritual cannibalism at three sites between Waterville and Rossford. Remains include mixed skeletal remains with garbage and skulls detached for brain removal. The Sandusky Tradition people lived near Toledo from 1400 to after 1600 and displaced Woodland Indians by 1450. One victim dated to about 1610. glass beads with Dutch origin were found but not linked to Europeans.
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Paramedics pistol whipped and robbed on call in Cleveland
Two Cleveland EMS paramedics Clifford Saunders and Brian McCoy were assaulted and robbed while responding to a call in a near East Side public housing project. They were treated for head injuries and released. Hospital and police pursue leads amid questions of a possibly fake call and narcotics confusion.
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Chinchilla Farm Fire Kills Thousands in Santa Ana
A Thanksgiving blaze at the McCandless chinchillas warehouse in Santa Ana, California killed about 6,000 chinchillas and destroyed 2,000 frozen pelts. A guard dog died. the 80-year-old brick warehouse near the Amtrak station suffered about $170,000 in damage, with animals and pelts valued around $200,000. Authorities call the fire suspicious with a security guard on the premises off duty.
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Lorain County October jobless rate at 10.2 percent
Lorain County unemployment rose to 10.2 percent in October, above national and state averages, with about 13,247 jobless out of a 129,580 labor force. Surrounding counties reported mixed rates, including Cuyahoga at 7.2 percent and Erie at 9.8 percent. County year-to-date jobless runs near 13 percent, up from 6.2 percent in 1979.
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Iran says hostages now under government control
A high ranking Iranian official said the 52 U S hostages are now in government custody after militants surrendered control of the U S Embassy. The location of the captives remains secret and the embassy has become a rally site with police and revolutionary guards in charge. The United States has pressed Iran on four demands including non interference, return of wealth, unfrozen assets and cancellation of legal claims amid ongoing talks with Algerian intermediaries.
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Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving In Diverse Ways
The holiday saw varied observances across the nation. Konstantin Ievlson, a Russian immigrant, shared Thanksgiving with a friend he helped bring to America, while Bally Manufacturing worker Toolson described turkey and friendship as the day’s highlight. In Chicago Ismet Deletioglu hosted over 1,000 diners at his French restaurant. White Hall High School students protested a taco menu before reverting to turkey and dressing for the final meal. Macy’s parade featured a new Superman float in New York, while Detroit’s downtown parade halted briefly after a police officer was shot.
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Cop Talks Woman From Jump At Lorain Road Bridge
Fairview Park police and a North Ridgeville woman faced danger Thursday when she stood on the four foot railing of the Lorain Road bridge over the Rocky River. Patrolman Ed Lohn and Officer Mark Gieba calmly talked her down after she dangled her legs and threatened to jump. She was taken to police headquarters then to Fairview General Hospital for evaluation amid a history of mental illness.
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