Arson Fire Kills 25 At Overcrowded NY Club
Investigators say an arson fire at a crowded second story New York club killed 25 people and injured most of the rest. Authorities believe a man who was kicked out after arguing with his wife started the blaze with an accelerant as patrons fled through a single staircase and a blocked fire escape. Police say they know the suspect’s location and are pursuing him in connection with the tragedy.
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Bronx
New York
South Bronx
Michael Codd
Pole
Fire Injures Man After Club Puerto Rico Incident
At Club Puerto Rico a dispute with his wife led to the man being ejected by the proprietor as Dominican partygoers filled the venue beyond its 20 person limit. About 90 minutes later flames erupted by the door as smoke billowed, with investigators examining possibly staged arson.
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Puerto Rico
Jacob Melendez
Melendez
Codd
Mondale campaigns in Lorain highlight Ohio pivotal vote
In Lorain Sen Mondale and Sen Glenn pressed the Democratic platform urging turnout as Ohio’s electoral votes could decide the national race. Mondale warned victory in Ohio ensures national victory, criticizing inflation and unemployment. He praised Lorain’s workers and urged energy for the Carter–Mondale ticket.
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Lorain
Carter-Mondale
Ohio
Walter F Mondale
Oluo
Mondale
Chronicle-Telegram
John Glenn
Cleveland
Southview High School
Republian
Ford
City eyes layoffs as budget woes bite
Safety Service Director Lyle C Scott says about 15 city workers may receive notices this week as the city tightens finances. CETA workers will be laid off first with regular staff furloughs kept to a minimum, and a 32 hour work week is being considered to save money.
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Safety Service
Lyle C Scott
Scott
CETA
Affirmative Action Office
Ogle
Ogie
Weather forecast notes colder, chance of flurries
The forecast calls for colder, cloudy conditions with a chance of flurries tomorrow. Lows tonight near 38, highs tomorrow around 46. Rain chances are about 20 percent tonight and 3 percent tomorrow with winds from the northwest around 13 to 25 mph. Details on Page Bay.
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Page
If I Were President Says Robert Sexton
Robert Sexton of 8751 W Ridge Rd outlines views on improving jobs for willing workers and reviewing the tax structure. He advocates prioritizing domestic needs before foreign aid and notes the need to remove loopholes, as he discusses potential policies if elected president.
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Robert Sexton
W. Ridge
United States
Sexton
Heartland Tossup as Vote Nears in Industrial Midwest
AP survey across Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin finds the presidential race nearly even in the industrial belt. Ford strategists call the region a tossup with the outcome likely decided in final days. Michigan appears clearest in his favor while nationwide dynamics include ethnic voter impact and debate fallout.
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Ford
Associated Press
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Midwest
80 000 inoculated in Cuyahoga County swine flu drive
turnout for the first round of shots in Don County surpassed expectations with 80 000 people inoculated at 115 sites across Cuyahoga County. health officials say a Cleveland man’s death was not linked to the vaccine and several residents fell ill after receiving shots, all attributed to unrelated medical issues.
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Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Woodbury Ave
Westgate
Cleveland Browns
Farmer General Hospital
George P. Leicht
Cleveland Academy of Medicine
McManamon
Fairview General
Southwest General Hospital
Middleburg Heights
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