Olds Cutlass vs. Chevy Impala in 1978 sales race
The piece compares the Olds Cutlass and Chevy Impala in the mid size and full size sectors, noting Chevy’s traditional top position and Cutlass challenge. It reviews the 1978 Cutlass Supreme Brougham styling updates, lighter weight, smaller exterior, roomy interior, improved trunk, and practical folding rear seats, with emphasis on fuel economy and design cues from Cadillac.
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Cadillac
FBI report shows crime decline in Elyria and Ohio cities
FBI data indicate Elyria crime down this year with Parma rising as a contrast. In Cleveland crime fell 2 percent from 26,305 to 25,622, Canton down 8 percent to 2,860, Cincinnati down 9 percent to 14,106, Columbus down 13 percent to 20,410, Dayton 6 percent lower at 11,619, Toledo down 6 percent to 14,930, and Youngstown down 9 percent to 3,845.
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Elyria Faces Winter Salt Shortage Tests City Hardware Loans
Elyria officials warn winter salt supplies will be tight next year as city considers a loan for a large purchase. City auditor Radican cautions against borrowing to just test the waters while Rothgery and Tollett discuss budgeting for equipment across departments if funds allow, noting current financial strains and near-default on West River way notes.
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Thomas Radican
Rothperg
Tollett
Rosalynn Carter Praises Jimmy Carter as President
On the return flight from Puerto Rico Rosalynn Carter told a UPI interview she believes her husband is doing a great job as President. She said criticism comes from uninformed people and cited his courage to pursue controversial, hard actions as proof of his strength.
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Puerto Rico
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Woman Robs Wells Fargo Branch In San Francisco
A limp necked woman entered a Wells Fargo branch in San Francisco and handed a teller a note demanding money. The robber obtained 57 from the teller before fleeing the scene. Police described the suspect as heavily troubled and wearing pale attire.
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San Francisco
Wells Fargo
Patrol snoops on local cops reports stir secrecy
The story describes internal Patrol reports sent to the superintendent's office, detailing police staffing issues, department relations, wage talks and personal criticisms. Named officials and rumors surface, with captains noting monthly submissions but unclear handling and existence disputed by Chiaramonte.
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NorStat walkout to end Monday
NorStat in NorWalk plans to end a week-long walkout at the 100 N West St plant as workers return by week’s end. IBEW organizer John Arbogast collected signatures for a union election, with the process awaiting NLRA scheduling in four to six weeks. Workers seek higher pay improved benefits and working conditions.
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N. West St
Mertler
John Arbogast
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IBEW
Metler
National Labor Relations Board
Mertier
Plymouth
U.S. aid to steel woes seen
United Steelworkers President Lloyd McBride expects government help as he meets with President Carter and industry leaders. He says attitudes are changing and anticipates the administration will accept new offers from Japan and Europe to negotiate voluntary steel shipment restraints amid a Treasury ruling that Japanese carbon sheet plate is dumped at a $50 per ton loss.
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UPI
United Steelworkers
Lloyd McBride
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McBride
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Treasury
U.S
Fractures in new Silver Bridge raise inspection concerns
In Charleston West Virginia state and federal highway officials met to review inspections of the Silver Memorial Bridge at Point Pleasant after reports of 16 fractures. The bridge, opened 1970 to replace the Silver Bridge that collapsed near Christmas killing 46, had been closed earlier for suspected weld cracks as authorities hunt for a cause.
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UPI
Silver Memorial Ridge
Point Pleasant
Silver Memorial Bridge
Ohio River
Reporter Confesses Letter on Social Security Errors
Reporter Jack V. Fox admits his comical estimate of needing until age 129 to recoup Social Security contributions was off. He details actual inputs from 1997 to present, cites agency corrections, and notes likely future changes to retirement age and benefits while expressing hope his misfire spurs scrutiny and discussion.
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Social Security
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Direct flights from Detroit to Cuba begin December
Knight Ridder reports Sunflight Holidays will offer weekly non stop charter flights from Detroit Metropolitan to Havana starting December 22. The inaugural trip is three hours and departs at 9 am, with seven nights lodging and meals included for 509 per person. Tours include four days in Havana and three at a beach resort, while reminders emphasize basic conditions of Cuba’s regime and limited services.
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U.S
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Sunflight Holidays
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Civil Aeronautics Board
U.S. State Department
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Sunflight
International Airways
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