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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1982
Page
1
Lorain County welfare costs rose to more than 53.5 million in 1981 from 40.7 million the previous year, a 31 percent increase amid high unemployment and a strained economy. Medicaid and Aid to Dependent Children dominated spending while food stamps served 7,893 people.
Postal leaders Michael Lotko and Earl Mahl announce retirement from Elyria post office. Lotko, 62, plans to leave this summer after 18 years as postmaster. Mahl, 62, to depart April 29 after 40 years with the Elyria facility. Replacement decisions rest with Chicago regional office. Mahl to travel. Lotko to farm and play banjo.
Leonard Jenkins, 27, of Cleveland with an IQ of 63, was sentenced to death for the murder of rookie Patrolman Anthony Johnson during a bank robbery. The judge set an Oct 21 execution date at Lucasville electric chair, under Ohio's new capital punishment law, with appeals likely extending years. Public Defender Donald Tittle condemned the sentence as inhumane while noting Jenkins is a human being despite the crime.
Showers and thunderstorms likely tonight and Saturday. Tonight lows near mid-50s and Saturday highs in the mid-60s. Details on Page A-3.
Tax Day April 15 found Lorain IRS staff closed for assistance. The Lorain office, open Mondays to Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. since January, did not operate on Thursday. Rollie Woods cited cost cuts and staffing reductions. Tax help will resume one day a week starting next week through January.
Secretary of State Haig met Argentine President Galtieri amid a sea movement by Argentina and a British war footing. Haig warned of high stakes as Argentina ships, including carrier Veinticinco de Mayo, sailed toward the Falklands while Thatcher ordered ministers to stay on wartime alert and in touch.
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