Ford and UAW reach tentative contract at Ford plant
Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative three year agreement after last minute snags near a midnight strike deadline. The deal mirrors gains won at GM with about ten thousand dollars extra over three years for Ford's 197,000 UAW represented workers if ratified.
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Pope's Krakow Pal Rejoices In Grafton
Father Mitchell Cieslik of Assumption Church in Grafton recalls wartime Krakow and his meeting with Pope John Paul II. He predicts the pope's U S visit will inspire American Catholics but will not attend, preferring others touch and learn from him. His parish duties keep him busy as this Polish pope's election marks a historic moment.
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Pope John Paul II in Chicago Prayer Welcome
Chicago welcomed Pope John Paul II with mass at Five Holy Martyrs Church and plans a mass gathering at Grant Park. The pope will press for continued ban on women priests and priestly celibacy in meetings with U.S. bishops.
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Weather Forecast With Showers Possible
Partly cloudy weather with a chance of afternoon showers. Rain chance 24 percent tonight and 30 percent Saturday. Sunset tonight at 7 03 p.m. High near 50 degrees around 4 p.m. Low around 44 degrees early morning. Details on page B 5.
Grafton Boy Rooting for Steelers in Browns Country
David Manning a fifth grader from Grafton writes a loyal Steelers fan story from a Browns stronghold. He collects memorabilia and carries a Terrible Towel to cheer on Pittsburgh with family members attending Sunday’s Browns versus Steelers clash.
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Unemployment Drops to 5.8 Percent in September
UPI reports the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent in September, easing pressure on the Carter administration. The Labor Department notes an 810,000 rise in employed persons to 97.5 million, with most gains among adult and married women.
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UAW Reaches Tentative Ford Contract Before Strike Deadline
Detroit area UAW officials announce a tentative Ford contract after late-night talks with company negotiators. Leaders expect the pact, similar to GM's September deal, to be explained in Detroit before a member vote. Local leaders at Lorain and Avon Lake plant members welcome averting a walkout amid overtime concerns.
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