Ford to lay off 2300 Norfolk workers for a week
Ford Motor Co will lay off 2,300 hourly workers at its Norfolk Assembly Plant for a week around Oct. 29 due to shrinking light truck sales. Plant manager James L. Mehne confirmed no comment while Ford policy bans layoffs until the prior Thursday. The layoffs mark the first large-scale action in over five years at the plant, which employs about 2,550.
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Norfolk
Ford Motor Co
Norfolk Assembly
James L. Mehne
Ford
Ford United Auto Workers Union
Alexandria Rallies for Dalton Backing in Waterfront Dispute
Gov John Dalton pledged state support for Alexandria as a six year fight with the Interior Department over a 50 acre Potomac waterfront land claim continues. City officials criticized delays and noted earlier state inaction while federal talks proceed toward a possible settlement next year.
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Alexandria
John Dalton
Charles Bentley
Dalton
Richmond
Goren Bridge 1979 by Cocage Tubune
South and West play a faulted bridge hand from 1979 analysis. The article discusses opening leads, spade distribution, and how declarer could make or miss the contract depending on spade layout and defense errors.
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South
Lead poisoning probe expands in Crestwood area
Health officials say tests continue in Crestwood north central Chesapeake where several homes built 1930s to 1950s show lead paint risk. Three children hospitalized after elevated blood lead levels. health and Norfolk teams conduct finger prick tests for pregnant women and children ages 1 to 5. remediation includes repainting and possible trim/window sill replacement with owner billed.
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Chesapeake
Crestwood
G.E. Worley
Crestwood Rp
Worley
Tee
Health Department
Chesapeake Health Department
George C. Sjoland
Norfolk Health Department
Sjoland
Jean Shelton
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Sjolund
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Winchester Evening Star
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Booker Street
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