29 Sep 1998
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1998
Page
1
Employers expand staff support by offering groceries and errand assistance along with pay increases for workers. The initiative aims to boost morale and retention amid rising living costs, with participating firms citing improved productivity and loyalty.
The Joint Center for Policy Research at Lorain County Community College seeks to attract a new product build to Lorain by marketing the Lorain Assembly Plant. The effort aims to secure investment and job creation for the local site.
Gillette Company announces a worldwide reorganization that will cut roughly 4,700 jobs. The plan targets multiple regions and continues staffing adjustments across operations. In other notes, First United Methodist Church of Elyria marks its 175th anniversary next month as Connie Davis explores its history. Bill Ruth, former Lorain County Vocational School superintendent, is indicted for theft in office and will receive severance pay.
A concise note highlights a lottery bridge feature on film industry topics spanning movies business pages and C3 4 op-ed classified sections. The item notes a blend of opinions and reader engagement across sections, indicating cross-page coverage.
Indians and Red Sox clash in a Division Series opener as Cleveland aims to snap a 50 season drought without a World Series title. GM John Hart says the improved club understands the postseason stakes while Jose Mesa has moved on to San Francisco. Chad Ogen is left off the DS roster in a mild surprise.
Elyria pensioned by St Mary Catholic Church rejects 1.153 million dollar county bid to buy three Diocese of Cleveland buildings on Third Street. Pastor Rev. Joseph Weigand says value should include replacement cost for school classrooms and a gym. Officials consider the site for a future county justice complex.
Sammy Sosa led Chicago with two hits but no home runs as the Cubs defeated the Giants in a one game National League Wild Card playoff. Final HR tally noted Sosa 66 and Big Mae 70 for the homer leader.
Washington AP reports that Fed policy-makers may cut short term rates for the first time in nearly three years to cushion the U.S. economy amid global financial turmoil. Analysts warn cuts alone won’t fully insulate Americans but could sustain spending investing and lending if followed by further reductions. Economist Bruce Steinberg compares the effect to a flu shot that eases pain though not fully preventing illness.
Tropical Storm Georges drenched the Gulf Coast as it weakened from hurricane status, bringing heavy rains and flooding threats. In Pascagoula Mississippi Beach Boulevard buckled, trees toppled, and water reached rooftops in some homes. Mississippi evacuees face days before returning home as counties assess damages and tornadoes had struck southeastern Alabama with little further damage.
Jack Ternes' Halloween project keeps expanding from a 461 pound prize pumpkin at Lorain County Fair to a 500 pound backyard grower. The latest Great Pumpkin is bright orange and causes amusement as it swells in his yard while he smiles at the spectacle.
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