Drive Seeks Help for Comatose Girl in Huron County
Michelle Franklin, nearly 10, has remained in a coma for three years and four months after contracting Reeye’s Syndrome. Her family faces mounting medical costs with no state or federal aid, and a charity drive through Huron County Bank supports baby food, diapers, bed pads, and other care needs. Contributions can be made to the Michelle Franklin Fund at Huron County Bank.
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Michelle Franklin
William
Rebecca
Jefferson St
Michelle
Reye
Scranton Road
Olena
Jackie Franklin
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Akron Children’s Hospital
Franklin
Franklins
Mary Lieb
Greenwich-Milan Townline
Erma Ross
N. Pleasant St
Norwalk
Huron County Bank
County Airport Lighting Delays Draw Pilot Frustration
Norwalk pilot Donald Roth described Norwalk Huron County Airport as a black hole at night while urging runway reflector lights an instrument approach, and a VASI at the eastern runway edge to guide landings over suspended high voltage wires. Authority members said they will check all three options and will consult Ohio Edison about moving the wires.
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Norwalk
Huron County
Calcutta
Donald Roth
Ron Zoellner
Robert Chapin
Ohio Edison Co
Carter State of the Union Proposes Health Care and Deregulation
President Carter used a nationally televised address to urge reform of existing programs, a health care plan, cost controls, deregulation of rail and trucking, a new Department of Education, limited campaign financing, and a sunset law to end outdated programs. He pressed for ER A ratification and a strategic arms pact. A federal study group set hearings on whether 8 million non Social Security workers should join the system. In Ohio, a bill to reinstate the death penalty faces scrutiny amid constitutional questions. In Richland County, an audit criticized the sheriff’s office while indictments against the sheriff and staff mount.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Carter
U.S
Department of Education
Mansfield
Ohio
State Auditor’s Office
Richland County
Joseph Murray
Thomas Weikel
Weikel
Murray
Ohio Utilities Panel Chief Defends Fuel Clause
C Luther Heckman chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio defended the fuel adjustment clause during a Tuesday night appearance before the Ohio House Public Utilities Commission. He said the clause that lets utilities pass fuel costs to customers has been fairly applied in Ohio.
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Columbus
UPI
C. Luther Heckman
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Ohio House
Public Utilities Commission
Heckman
Ohio
Weather Update For January 24 1979 Record
A heavy snow warning is in effect with snow or rain turning to snow today, four to eight inches expected. Tonight winds 20 to 30 mph from SW to W, with blowing snow and teens for low. Snow flurries Thursday with highs in the mid 20s and 80 percent precip tonight, 40 percent Thursday. Sunrise 7 46 a m Sunset 5 33 p m Marriage license applications Delmas Morrow and Carolyn Sue Lang Deaths Mrs Gertrude I Roberts 80 Plymouth Mr Thomas M Atkins 29 Willard The average dog sleeps 18 hours a day.
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Delmas Morrow
New London
Carolyn Sue Lang
Rochester
Ohio
Gertrude I. Roberts
Plymouth
Thomas M. Atkins
Willard
Helen Ellis Named Jaycee Citizen of the Year 1979
Helen Ellis, 534 Woodbine, named Jaycee Citizen of the Year at the sixth annual banquet in Willard at Hartenstein's Restaurant. A longtime clerk-treasurer and secretary for Willard schools, she has served in community roles including Federation of Women treasurer, Huron County Board of Visitors member, and city Human Relations Commission. An honorary Jaycee award went to Emmett Guthrie who donated cars for drivers education and Jaycee events.
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Willard
Helen Ellis
Hartenstein’s
The
Federation of Women
Huron County Board of Visitors
Firelands Democratic Women’s Club
Emmett Guthrie
Jaycees
Guthrie
Chevrolet-Olds
High School
75-Cent Locks Hold Jail Says Sattig
Willard acting Police Chief David Sattig told Willard Jaycees the jail is held together by a 75 cent padlock. He described warped doors and jammed retaining doors requiring two men to operate them, plus cockroach-filled basements and sewage leaks. He urged study of a $1 million justice center and pledged better press cooperation.
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Sattig
Willard
David Sattig
Willard Jaycees
Jaycees
City Hall
Community Development Commission
Fire destroys $8,000 Willard house. arson bureau investigates
A Monday night blaze on Weis Road destroyed an unoccupied one story frame house valued at $8,000. The state arson bureau leads the probe with Fire Marshall Jack Dunkle, sheriff's deputies, and County Prosecutor Richard Hauser consulted. No arrests yet. The prior Sept. 3 arson attempt and the former resident Dennis Ohls, jailed for arson complicity, tie into the case. The Willard Fire Department cites the fire as suspicious but notes unclear ignition.
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Willard
Weis Road
State
Jack Dunkle
State Fire Marshall's Office
Sheriff's Department
Richard Hauser
Dennis Ohls
Ohio Reformatory
Mansfield
Dick Andres
Smoldering coal at Ohio Edison plant raises no bill impact
Small areas of a coal stockpile at Ohio Edison Norwalk plant have smolded for a month. Officials say no imminent danger and consumer bills are not affected as the unused coal is removed from inventory. EPA cited the plant, but small size delays prosecution.
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Cathy Hubler
Reflector
Ohio Edison
Norwalk
City Safety Service
Melvin Shipley
Shipley
Gorant
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
PUCO
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ohio
1978 Inflation Highest Since 1974 Recession
The December 1978 cost of living rose 0.6 percent, finishing the year 9 percent above 1977, the highest annual inflation since 1974. Food costs jumped 0.8 percent in December, meats and dairy rose, while medical care prices fell. The year saw 11.6 percent food and beverage index gain, and President Carter urged anti inflation measures amid mixed forecasts for 1979. Norwalk and St. Paul high schools set a dual wrestling meet at Norwalk Junior High at 7 p.m. with $1 students and $2 adults.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Carter
Norwalk
St. Paul
Norwalk Junior High
Elyria Catholic
Monroeville
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PMS Consolidated
Black Hole
Ohio House Judiciary Committee
Terry Tranter
Cincinnati
St. Francis Xavier Church
Ellis
Delford
Joanne Schaaf
Willard Fire Department
Paul S. Stafford
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