Ford plant job outlook brightens for Lorain workers
United Auto Workers Local 425 president Pete Pavlich reports the Lorain Ford plant will keep almost 7,000 workers on the job through Christmas with only minor furloughs and at most one two week layoff before the holidays. The plant, producing the 81 models and Thunderbird and XR-7, aims to stay in full production for a while as demand returns and TRA benefits transition for laid off workers.
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Westlake mall pitch stirs ire over petition drive
Westlake residents clash with developers over a proposed 60 million mall at Detroit and Stearns Bassett Roads. Zoning changes, signatures, and public hearings fuel a heated dispute as owners hire petitioners while locals organize counter petitions. The plan includes a hotel and four office buildings near the Lorain Cuyahoga line, with key landowners holding about 500 surrounding acres.
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The hot little cars price hikes hit fall 1981 models
Ford sets Escort base at 5185 while Pinto starts at 4117. GM Chrysler and AMC raise prices on small cars by about 500. Industry fights imports, recoups costs from new exhaust rules, and analysts warn profits drop as domestic automakers face a tougher market after first half 1980 losses.
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Accord ends threat to halt I-480 work
NORTH RIDGEVILLE the injunction threat to delay opening of Interstate 480 and halt work on relocated Route 10 ended with a safety issues settlement. The citys suit against Lockhart Construction Co. and the State of Ohio moves to the state Court of Claims over a monetary claim. The city seeks a flood retention basin in return for a narrow pit excavation.
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Majorette parents push extra fees for drills at Elyzia West
At Elyzia West High School a band boosters funded program sees five majorettes charged $100 each by the band director's wife for drill routines. The payments were described as required, with a $109 sum cited earlier, despite no formal school policy. The board expressed surprise at the arrangement and noted boosters hold/arrange contracts. administration asserted limited authority over boosters.
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