Lorain Teachers Press for Smaller Classes and Higher Pay
Lorain Education Association president Dave Majesky told the school board that class size regulation and teachers salaries are the main hurdles to reaching a contract. Cafeteria workers laid off after the hot lunch program was canceled urged fairness, while the district plans to resume lunches after a judge limited picketing. The dispute also led to questions over health insurance premium payments and tentative talks set for Cleveland.
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Federal Mediation and Conciliation
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Maximum security set for Castro U N visit
United Nations prepares for Fidel Castro to address the General Assembly during his first U S visit in 19 years. The UN expects an unprecedented security challenge with no private talks promised and tightsecurity at the world body pending final details.
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San Francisco sniper siege ends with suicide in jail
Wayne Cullinane, 22, the downtown San Francisco sniper, hanged himself in his jail cell after a 23 hour siege that left one pedestrian slightly wounded. Officer Maureen D'amies helped calm the suspect during the crisis. authorities noted miscommunication and ongoing contract talks linked to local school grievances in separate items.
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Maureen D'amies
State Workers Compensation Fund
Ohioans Debate Gasoline Shortage and Conservation
Sohio officials say gasoline supply is slightly above last October but warn conservation remains essential as demand could strain handling. Douglas Archambault of Shell Cleveland district echoes conservation needs while noting no allocator cutbacks. Gene Stein of the Central Ohio Gasoline Dealers Association says no reductions have been heard.
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Gene Stein
Central Ohio Gasoline Dealers Association
Driver charged in Voinovich death remains in race
The Republican field may see a replacement if the charged driver withdraws. Kucinich canceled all campaign appearances after the tragic accident, expressing shock and mourning for Molly Voinovich, nine, and offering condolences to George Voinovich and family. Voinovich led the last nonpartisan primary, with Kucinich second. Cleveland officials issued a condolence resolution praising Molly Voinovich. Governor Rhodes called the death a numbing blow to the Voinovich family as Molly campaigned with her father the previous summer.
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Energy costs rise as oil prices surge in 1979 outlook
Experts warn the United States faces higher energy expenses with oil and gas prices increasing. Goldschmidt links energy inflation to foreign policy leverage, predicting $77 billion in added oil costs in 1980. OPEC prices rise, Mexico and Canada announce higher crude and gas prices affecting US imports and consumption. Analysts foresee possible gasoline lines in October unless conservation improves.
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FBI sought to muzzle ex agent Turner with covert pushback
Former FBI agent William Turner says in 1968 he faced an uncivil TV host and that the FBI fed background material to discredit him. Files show Hoover era efforts to ruin Turner included pressuring publishers and even funding unfavorable reviews while urging a longtime ex-agent group to quiet him. Turner calls the actions a waste of taxpayer money and a shield against criticism.
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Ex-deputy links Davis to bribes in escorting trucks
Federal court testimony ties former Mahoning County Sheriff Ray T. Davis to bribe schemes alleged to involve envelopes of cash from truckers. Edward Martin testified he handed Davis cash as part of fees for escorting overweight and oversize trucks, linked to Capt. John Masi and others who pleaded guilty.
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Cleveland approves Buckeye power contract in $710,000 yearly save
Cleveland City Council backs the Municipal Light System deal with Buckeye Power Corp. Mayor Kucinich says it will save about 710000 annually and allow the city to offer cheaper electricity to 40000 customers. First Buckeye power expected in December.
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Richard Barton
Buckeye
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Buckeye Power
Body washes ashore in Lake Erie near Mentor-on-the-Lake
Unidentified white male, about six feet tall and 200 pounds, was found decomposed on a Lake Erie beach behind a Salida-area house. The body, wrapped in chains and rope with a cement anchor, showed four or five stab wounds in the back. Police chief William Chamar suggested the homicide likely occurred farther west, possibly in Cleveland, not in Mentor-on-the-Lake.
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William Chamar
Chamar
Cleveland
Lightning Started Firm's Blaze At Asphalt Plant
In Cincinnati AP report a lightning bolt is blamed for a 350000 dollar fire at an asphalt plant producing driveway sealer. A 100 foot tank containing asphalt exploded sending flames to a nearby storage area. One firefighter was overcome by smoke. Five suburban volunteer fire departments fought the blaze. Bill Brewer of Brewer Core Co. backs the lightning cause noting 800 degrees Fahrenheit needed to ignite the tanks.
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Bill Brewer
Brewer Core Co
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