United States backs Ukrainian independence and halts Soviet Union reformation
The Bush administration accepts the breakup of the Soviet Union, banking on Ukraine's referendum to confirm independence and signaling the end of the USSR as a single state. Gorbachev's bid to preserve unity falters as Western powers redefine post Cold War geopolitics. A European diplomat deems Gorbachev "yesterday's man" as he loses legitimacy.
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Get a Life on TV Faces Ratings Turmoil Saturday Time Slot
TV Week notes Chris Elliott's Get a Life struggles with ratings and a move to 9 30 p m Saturday in the Bermuda Triangle of TV viewing. The piece surveys holiday film releases and notes political and world items, including Libyan leader Gaddafi’s statements and investigations into the Pan Am 103 bombing.
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Elyria shoppers pack stores on post Thanksgiving rush
Area retailers report brisk Black Friday traffic at Midway Mall and Hill's Department Store with lines forming at 8 a.m. Sears and Hill's predict a strong Christmas season despite a weak economy. Managers cite promotions and campaigns as key to drawing 900 to 1,000 customers through doors by close, 33 percent above normal.
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New Ohio Patrol Post Opens for I 480 Coverage
The Ohio Highway Patrol opens a new post at 12323 Broadway to patrol Interstate 480 from North Ridgeville to Streetsboro. Lt Neil Hassinger says it will cooperate with local police. The office began Nov 15 with five officers on one shift and will add five more by Jan 1 to run two shifts. Emergency numbers are 587 4305 and 323 5494.
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Midview suit denied as mother outraged in fatal crash case
Elyria jurors dismissed the Roberts family's $50 million suit against the Midview district and driver Kathleen Uszak, finding Jennifer Roberts 17 at fault after a 1988 crash left her permanently disabled. Rita Roberts says her daughter was not guilty and plans no appeal.
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Drive on to find mom of 2
Elyria detective Chuck Gallion voiced frustration as tips faded in the search for 31 year old Glaceria Abram. He appealed for help and noted a community driven search planned for the weekend with 10 to 20 volunteers from Federal Surety Agency and Phoenix Protective Agency.
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