Strangulation by Pacifier Fatal for 9 Month Old in Oak Park
In Oak Park Illinois a nine month old boy died when a pacifier dangling on a string wrapped around him while in a crib. Edward Stoessel of Lemont was found hanging above the mattress with the string caught on the crib. The child was staying at Roy and Irene Strickland's home as a caregiver stepped out momentarily.
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Oak Park
Ill
UPI
Edward Stoessel
Lemont
Roy
Irene Strickland
Chicago
Strickland
Elyria voters to decide 17 mill school levy in December
Elyria residents face a three year 17 mill operating levy with a dec 14 special election. A $40,000 home would add about 224 dollars in yearly taxes under the plan. Board members warn failure could shut Elyria schools by next April and delay reopening until an emergency levy passes. Dennis J. Sadowski of Huron wins 1978 Mark of Excellence in journalism.
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Elyria
UPI
Elyria Board of Education
Former activist pleads guilty to arson in Cleveland bombings
George J. Cicero, once a right wing activist and teacher, admitted guilt on five arson counts and one dynamite possession charge. Judge Eugene Sawicki accepted the pleas and sentenced him to 11 to 55 years in state prison in Cuyahoga County.
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Cleveland
UPI
George J. Cicero
Cuyahoga County
Common Pleas
Eugene Sawicki
Cicero
Torrijos to Step Aside as Panama Chief of State
Gen Omar Torrijos cedes the presidency as Aristedes Rojo is sworn in before ambassadors from 22 nations and stars like John Wayne. Rojo, 38, elected by regional legislatures to replace Demetrio Lakas, will take full charge while Torrijos remains head of the National Guard.
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Panama City
Panama
UPI
Omar Torrijos
United States
Panama Canal
Aristedes Rojo
John Wayne
Royo
Demetrio Lakas
Torrijos
National Guard
Rojo
Tragic tire accident at school claims young life
In Fairfield Ohio a first grade girl, Kelly Hudson, 7, died after a runaway tire from an 18 wheel rig struck her on a Tri-County Christian Elementary School playground. The tire rolled about 400 feet after coming off Ohio Route 4.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Kelly Beth-Ann Hudson
Forest Park
Children’s Hospital
Tri-County Christian
Fairfield
Ohio 4
Cloudy with showers and cooler Tuesday forecast
Weather summary notes tonight cloudy with a 50 percent shower risk and thundershowers and lows near 52. Thursday stays mostly cloudy with a 30 percent shower chance and highs around 70. Winds south at 10 to 15 mph. Births marriages and deaths noted, universe stat included.
Rebels Demand a traditionalist pope in Rome posters
Catholic rebels led by Marcel Lefebvre plastered Rome with orange posters urging a pope who is a pope to reflect on Pope John Paul I's death. They object to cardinals over 80 in conclave and clash with Vatican police in St Peter's Square. Cardinals weigh a capable administrator over pastoral credentials for the next pope.
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Vatican City
UPI
Rome
John Paul I
Marcel Lefebvre
John Paul
Louis Coache
Lefebvre
Coache
Vatican
St.Peter’s Square
Celeste Denounces Rhodes Tax Claim as Lie
Lt. Gov. Richard F. Celeste called Rhodes' claim that he would double the state income tax a flat-out lie at a Columbus news conference. Celeste argued Rhodes uses red herrings while ignoring an $841 million school financing tax increase, accusing him of campaign tricks and garbage rhetoric.
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Columbus
UPI
Richard F. Celeste
James A. Rhodes
Celeste
Statehouse
Rhodes
Dick Celeste
Jim Rhodes
Arms Deal Seen as Finished by Warnke Resignation
Washington officials discuss a SALT II path after chief arms negotiator Paul Warnke quits, with Sen. Henry Jackson calling the move a fait accompli and signaling the treaty process near completion while Sen. Jake Garn labels it a political ploy to push the pact.
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Jackson
Warnke
Senate
Jake Garn
Utah
Norwalk Schools face levy need next year amid tight finances
Norwalk Board of Education faces a potential operating levy next year as Superintendent James Rubright warns of tight finances. He cites four segregated funds, non intermingling, and a $140,000 balance issue tied to bond retirement. A November report will refine figures after state October settlement and Penn Central back taxes.
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Norwalk Board of Education
James Rubright
Rubright
Dorothy Delianides
Penn Central
Norwalk Lunch Program Clean, Praised After State Review
Ohio Department of Education report finds Norwalk City Schools cafeteria staff attentive to serving hot and cold items properly, noting excellent operation overall. Inspection followed complaints of cold food and wasted meals, with suggestions for darker cafeterias, better atmosphere, and missing equipment like freezers and milk coolers. Christie Lane meals prepared at the junior and high schools.
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Ohio Department of Education Division of
School Food Services
Norwalk City
James Rllbright
Norwalk
League Street School
Rubright
Ralph H. Kuenning II
Kuenning
Christie Lane
Snow plow project aided by local donation
Norwalk City Schools may receive 300 for converting an army ambulance into a snow plow after businessman offer, inspired by a Reflector story. Superintendent James Rubright noted three surplus army vehicles were bought last winter but final repair funds were unavailable. Mrs. Becker, whose children attend Norwalk schools, said her husband proposed the donation to help. Grounds supervisor Bill Meese expressed enthusiasm upon learning of the offer.
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Norwalk
L. D. Becker
Reflector
James Rubright
Rlbright
Norwalk School District Legal Fees Reach Twenty Thousand
Taxpayers have spent 20 885 in attorney and recording fees defending the school board's January firing of math teacher Barbara Hart. The breakdown shows 9 946 billed January through April, 1 200 from April to May 31, 5 960 from June to July, 3 779 from July to August, and 5 351 for recording services.
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Norwalk
Barbara Hart
County Escapes 205000 Bill
Huron County commissioners avoid a 205000 bill for sewer upgrades and fairgrounds restrooms after EDA reduces minority contractor requirements from 10 percent to 2.7 percent. The county argued Oglesby Sons met obligations but was deemed a supplier, not a contractor.
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U.S. Economic Development Administration
EDA
Mason P. Oglesby
Norwalk
S. E. Johnson Corp
Fairgrounds
Roscoe
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