Cancer claims life of Lorain Journal editor Leibo Leibowitz
Irving Leibowitz known as Leibo, 56, editor of the Lorain Journal, died after a battle with bone cancer. A veteran journalist with a 34 year career across Lorain, Indianapolis, Mansfield, he directed the paper's medical society collaboration for a cancer seminar. His leadership and bold newsroom style left a lasting impact on colleagues and the field.
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Baker joins presidential bid with two aides named
Senate Republican Leader Howard Baker moved toward a formal campaign for the 1980 GOP nomination. He announced Walter Peterson of New Hampshire as campaign manager in the state and Fred Smith of Memphis as national finance chairman on CBS Face the Nation. Baker said he is a candidate and has built a solid organization and funds to qualify for federal matching funds. He rebutted White House polling rumors about a Carter-Baker similarity.
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Weather outlook cloudy with cooler temps ahead
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with a low in the mid 30s and a high in the mid to upper 50s. Rain chances are 20 percent tonight and 10 percent Tuesday as west winds stay under 10 mph. Sunrise today at 6 26 a m and sunset at 8 24 p m. Details on page A 5.
All Goldberg stores shut today union session set
All six Goldberg grocery stores closed today as creditors push to wind down the operation under conservators appointed by Lorain County Common Pleas Court. A union spokesman said talks to mitigate employee losses would proceed, while creditors seek to recover more than 325000 dollars.
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Meat Cutters Union District 427
Edison seeks 32 percent street lighting rate hike
Ohio Edison asks for a 32 percent rise in street lighting charges for 41 Lorain County communities effective July 1. Elyria Mayor Marguerite Bowman and Vermilion Councilman Tom Hale oppose, with Bowman suggesting joint regional action. If rejected, the utility may petition the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, potentially driving higher rates. Local officials note no prior rise since 1955 and cite past drops in the 1960s.
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Woody Hayes Could Be GOP Opponent for Glenn
In Columbus reports ahead of the 1980 election, papers name former Ohio State coach Woody Hayes as a potential Republican opponent to Senator John Glenn. GOP sources list Hayes among possible opponents, noting he is 66 and in good health after a prior heart attack.
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Train halts in Olmsted Falls for 12 hours due to crew sleep
A westbound Conrail train blocked Columb ia Road, Mapleway Drive, and Brookside Avenue in Olmsted Falls for over 12 hours after crew members abandoned the locomotive amid a contract dispute that limits shifts to 19 hours. Police said the train finally moved at about 11:30 p.m. Conrail will face citations for blocking crossings beyond five minutes. Fire and emergency access was a primary concern, with gates and signals active throughout the blockage.
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Elyria motorists rush for 1979 registration stickers
Motorists formed outside the Elyria License Bureau on Broad Street early today seeking 1979 automobile registration stickers. The long lines were expected to last all day, as the deadline at midnight tonight applied to those with surnames A through K.
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