Ford Nissan mini van plant boosts Lorain County
Lorain County awaits a possible Ford and Nissan joint venture to build a new mini van plant in Avon Lake. If approved, the project could cost more than a half billion dollars, create 2,000 initial jobs, shift production from Lorain Assembly, and bring strong tax incentives for the first decade benefiting Avon Lake, Sheffield Village, and Sheffield Lake.
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Smokeless cigarette debate fuels consumer caution
The piece critiques a new R J Reynolds smokeless cigarette aimed at delivering cigarette pleasures with 0.4 mg nicotine. It questions public health impulses and urges cautious consumer judgment amid anti smoking campaigns and medical views on nicotine.
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American Heart Association
Judge's whim vs. double jeopardy in Lachs case
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephen Lachs held a cocaine possession trial but declared a mistrial to attend an American Bar Association conference in Toronto. Prosecutors contemplate a formal complaint to California's Commission on Judicial Performance as the defendant potentially faces freedom due to double jeopardy protections.
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Voter flags ethics at county fair animal auctions
A Lorain County 4 H auction attendee criticizes a bidder who wore campaign gear while bidding on rabbits. The letter argues endorsements distort prices and hurt other youth sellers, urging fair support for all participants and thanking honest bidders. A veteran reader questions media bias and raises broader political concerns.
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Brookline Syndrome haunts Dukakis in White House bid
A 1985 Canton toast from Michael Dukakis and his Brookline roots resurfaces as a symbol of perceived patriotism questions. Critics label his Brookline background a political risk fueling attacks on his national loyalty and stance on foreign policy.
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Scandal over bigwigs pay at Humane Society prompts probes
Washington data reveals top officers Hoyt and Irwin received substantial pay and benefits beyond salaries. Reports show unapproved compensation transfers through affiliated groups, concealment from the board, and inflated IRS filings. Additional payments include house purchase, rent-free living, and property leases later flagged as compensation. Military drug war costs loom, with multi billion plans for aircraft and troops.
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