Increased U S official security over Libyan threats
Washington reports say Libyan leader Khadafy ordered attacks on senior U S officials. Haig accompanied by a police and Secret Service convoy to the Pentagon as agencies boost protection to an all time high amid warnings. ABC News cites FBI Secret Service State Department security teams investigating Libyan hit squads and threats. officials remain tight lipped but acknowledge heightened security and added defenses including jamming equipment on presidential planes.
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A Space Age Christmas Lights Retail Slump, Space Toys Sell
An AP survey shows busy stores the day after Thanksgiving with space shuttle models and video games among hot sellers. Shoppers voiced concerns about the economy though many merchants expect strong year-end sales. Retailers highlight practical gifts like sweaters and chocolates while space era items attract interest.
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Ellen Morstein
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Harbor Place
Ohio jobless claims rise 31 percent in October in Ohio
Ohio unemployment climbs due to auto industry downturn. OBES reports 122,301 initial claims for October, up 1.1 percent from September, and 40,192 new claims for the week ending Nov. 21, the highest since Jan. 10. Over 9,700 claims tied to auto layoffs, with continued claims totaling 175,629 for one plus weeks.
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Massive 10 alarm Lynn fire devastates downtown
In Lynn Massachusetts a downtown blaze destroyed or damaged at least 26 buildings as 600 residents fled in nightclothes or from elderly housing. Mayor Marino pegged losses at 20 million dollars with 1 500 jobs gone and appealed for state disaster aid. Over 500 firefighters fought the fast moving fire, four hurt and 14 buildings gutted by nine am with ten alarms declared. The disaster halted revitalization efforts and prompted officials to seek aid from Governor King.
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Edward J. King
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Joseph Scanlan
GM Layoffs Hit Fisher-Body Plant By December 7
More than 250 workers, rising to about 300 at Fisher-Body GM, receive layoff notices as Mondays became effective under a paid holidays pact. UAW Local 780 president Larry Tanner cites 267 notices so far, with 15 skilled tradesmen among them, and cautions more cuts may come. The layoffs stem from GM’s Lordstown Ohio shutdown and related plant closings, part of a broader idle period affecting over 100,000 GM employees.
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Redlining Found in Cleveland Mortgage Lending Study
Federal Reserve economists Robert Avery and Thomas Buynak found racial disparities in mortgage lending across Cleveland 1977 to 1979. They concluded banks and savings and loans redirected conventional mortgage activity away from black neighborhoods, while alternative but pricier funding remained accessible, complicating enforcement under unclear federal law.
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