Amtrak Superliner Crashes Freight Near Chicago
An Amtrak Superliner passenger train collided with a parked Illinois Central Gulf freight train near an overpass in a Chicago suburb. Two crew members died and 43 were injured, including 13 admitted to hospitals. Engineers and officials from NTSB and NRI investigated. Passengers, including many from Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois, described panic and relief as crews worked to extinguish diesel fuel spills and rescue the injured. The Shawnee service, en route Chicago to Carbondale, carried about 200 passengers.
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Southern Illinois University
University of Ilinois
Champaign-Urbana
Federal probes focus on Lorain housing program irregularities
Lorain faces a federal investigation by the Justice Department FBI and HUD into its Community Development housing repair program. HUD Ohio Director Syl Angel confirms a year-long probe into possible misuse of public funds, with discussions involving residents and council members as the case unfolds. The inquiry follows a referral from HUD inspector general Sterling Evans.
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Ohio
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Columbus
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Lorain teachers reach tentative contract deal
Lorain teachers and the Lorain Board of Education resumed talks after Judge Floyd Harris ordered daily 12 hour bargaining sessions to end a six week strike. A ratification vote is planned for 8 p.m. with a union meeting at the Ruse Building.
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Lorain Board of Education
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Broadway Avenue
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Castro Delivers 2 Hour Harangue at UN
Fidel Castro returned to the United Nations as leader of the non aligned nations delivering a two hour and five minute speech condemning the United States Israel and rich nations for failing to feed the world’s poor He denounced racism in South Africa and warned of a looming apocalyptic holocaust stressing that deeds are needed over abstractions and calling for concrete action as delegates gave a long standing ovation.
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Weather Forecast shows freeze warning and mixed precipitation
A freeze warning is in effect with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers or snow flurries early tonight. Lows around 25 to 20. Sunday turns mostly sunny with highs about 50. Precip chances 40 percent tonight, 20 percent late tonight, 10 percent Sunday. Winds west 5 to 15 mph. Sunrise 7:37 a.m. Sunset 6:50 p.m. Tretails on page AS.
Pease accuses Coke Guatemala operation of rights abuses
U S Representative Don J Pease in a confidential letter to President Carter alleges Coca Colas Guatemala franchise aids a repressive regime He cites Amnesty International estimates of 2000 political deaths and alleges union leaders were assassinated and workers faced threats The letter was confirmed by journalist Jack Anderson and may reflect broader U S concerns over Latin American human rights policy.
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Coca-Cola
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Bicyclist Trails Cardinal Trail Across Ohio
Elyria cyclist Cheryl Burkhardt enjoys a new Cardinal Trail segment in Ohio. The Sunday Scene features color photos and notes on local travel interests. CT Staff Writer Leslie Lapides covers skin care parties and how women use cosmetics today.
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Elyria
Ohio
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