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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1981
Page
7
A shaky OCR crop lists movie fragments and actor names including Walter Pidgeon, Peter Lorre, Julie Adams and Norris. It mentions themes of rescue, motherhood, martial arts and crime. The garbled text hints at a magazine feature on sex trends and movieland reporting.
Public hearing on Miss Voyner’s grievance accuses Supt Warner of improper transfer of long time band director Miss Wagner. Carlson says contract breach persists with no attorney or pre transfer conference, while boosters collect 1,225 signatures seeking reinstatement before arbitration if denied.
Two men measure a colossal bald cypress in the Mississippi River bottom lands north of Baton Rouge. The American Forestry Association declares it the national champion of its species, noting its massive girth and overall size.
Elyria Police seek to join the CRIS regional crime computer system created by Cuyahoga County commissioners. Police Chief Donald Warner and CRIS director David Aggers told the safety committee that CRIS would enhance crime reporting, tracking, and analysis by linking with LEADS NCIC and other national databases. The system serves 36 agencies and could provide monthly city crime reports but would cost about 640 dollars monthly, postponed for further study.
The board of directors of Towner Petroleum Co. declared a 3-2 stock split payable Aug. 27 to shareholders of record Aug. 14 with cash paid for fractional shares. Warrants will be adjusted to allow exercise for 1% shares at $22,125 per share.
The city warns bidders that a bid guarantee may be required and that the city may waive informalities or reject any bid. It reserves the right to accept the bid most favorable to Elyria Ohio and to enforce wage and affirmative action provisions, including submission of an Affirmative Action Program before award. Mayor Michael B Keys signs.
Lorain Rep J Leonard Camera criticizes city and labor leaders for neglecting redevelopment and worsening neighborhoods. He urges joint business labor city action, tougher ordinances, and a business like mindset to attract investment and reverse tax-base decline.
Amherst City Council distributed 64700 in federal revenue sharing among the police department, legal fees, mayoral staff costs, and a youth soccer parking project. The police department received 42255 for salaries and dispatcher maintenance and 11000 for gas and maintenance. The EPA negotiation and other items consumed 15000, with 3500 approved for soccer parking and 945 for contingency funds, amid concerns funds may run low by year end.
Wellington residents led by Mrs. Faith Giar and Mrs. Donna Abbagh filed an initiative petition to place the question on the November ballot. They seek voter approval to overturn a doubling of the municipal income tax on residents working out of town, with about 180 signatures needed by Aug. 20. Local officials defended the emergency ordinance and questioned how funds would be used.
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