18 Apr 1980
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1980
Page
1
ABC reporter Geraldo Rivera aired a segment on Summit County Common Pleas Judge James V. Barbuto claiming sexual misconduct and a burglary scheme. Barbuto, indicted April 2 on 26 counts including bribery and rape related charges, denies the allegations.
Officials warn a purer form of heroin described as pure white could arrive in Cleveland soon, with potential to reach teens. Measure of risk includes injection and smoking methods, while authorities say street sales are not yet evident in Lorain County. Drug units monitor possible import via Detroit and New York channels.
Clear tonight with a low around 40. Saturday shows mostly sunny skies with highs in the middle to upper 60s and a near zero to 10 percent chance of precipitation. Winds will be light and variable at 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise 5:44 a.m. Sunset 7:11 p.m. Details on Page B-3.
President Carter outlined a sequence of escalating measures against Iran including travel bans to Americans, forbidding money transfers, and a total Iranian imports ban. He urged Congress to grant authority to confiscate Iranian assets for hostages families while signaling possible military steps if sanctions fail. The Pentagon warned readiness for mine laying, Gulf blockade, port and refinery strikes, and attacks on Iranian military targets.
Rev. Howard Jones recalls friendships with Liberian vice president William Tolbert and Tolbert’s son A B who attended Oberlin College in the 1950s. The reminiscence highlights personal links between the Oberlin community and Liberian political figures.
Prosecutors say Gordon Geiger wrote from Australia four months before the stabbing deaths of his North Olmsted parents asking for 3500 dollars. He sought 2500 to pay for an accident he caused and 1000 for transport home, with the check made out to his lawyer James Jones and using an alias on his passport.
President Carter told reporters a recession is likely to be mild and short and that inflation should fall substantially this summer. He cited possible 8 percent to 20 percent shifts in energy costs and mortgage rate reductions as key factors. Senator Kennedy criticized Carter’s approach, saying it has hurt worker morale in construction and auto sectors.
President Carter flags major military options against Iran including mining key Iranian harbors and a selective Persian Gulf blockade to disrupt oil exports. Risks include potential hostage retaliation, possible naval clash, and wider war if Iran counters with force.
Marty Sullivan is profiled in a cover feature while Lightfoot Baryshnikov appears on the TV Pullout ahead of his ABC special Thursday night. Both stars highlight Encore Today’s entertainment lineup with their distinct TV personas.
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