Pickups Drive Elyria Auto Theft Surge in 1984
Elyria police report 112 vehicles stolen in the first half of 1984. GM products led with 59 thefts, followed by Ford at 37, Chrysler eight, American Motors four, and three foreign cars. Chevy and Ford pickups were top theft targets. experts cite parts scheme and easy dismantling as motives.
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Elyria
Elyria Prim
Bud Cunningham
Cunningham
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
American Motors
Fiat
Fire destroys Grobe Fruit Farm storage building in Amherst area
A large blaze at Grobe Fruit Farm on Route 113, Amherst Township, destroyed a 150 by 150 foot wooden storage building housing produce packaging, machinery, and chemicals. Chemicals alone were valued at over 50 000 dollars as more than two dozen firefighters battled the stubborn fire amid dense fog and exploding cans.
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Amherst Township
Route 113
South Amherst
Amherst
Elyria Township
Oberlin
Robert Grobe
James Grobe
New generation on welfare rolls in Lorain County
Elyria report describes an 18-year-old who was kicked out after insulting his father and has relied on welfare. Lorain County Human Services notes a growing "new generation" of welfare clients under 24, with General Relief the fastest rising aid since 1981. Six months into 1984 GR costs rose to 791,685, more than the $664,305 for all of 1983, while state and county totals more than doubled since 1981.
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Elyria
Gerard Prinz
Lorain County
Prinz
Lewis Wins 100 Meter Gold Medal
Lewis seizes the 100 meter gold amid a field of about 400 runners at the Chronicle Telegram Jaycees Distance Classic. Preview and full pre entrants listed on Page H-1 and E-8 respectively. Feagler column appears on Page C-5.
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Lewis
Chronicle Telegram
Jaycees
Drunk driving lawyers seek clients despite tougher penalties
After red flashing lights in the rear view mirror, intoxicated drivers still search the yellow pages for lawyers. Tough new drunk driving penalties approved by state lawmakers 16 months ago have not reduced local DWI cases, leaving attorneys fretting.
Weather outlook shows scattered showers and storms
Variable cloudiness and humidity with a 40 percent rain chance today and 30 percent tonight. High near 85 with tonight and Monday partly cloudy and a low around 65. Details on Page A-3.
Inmates Seize Mecklenberg Center Hostages At Prison
Inmates armed with handmade knives took eight men and one woman hostage at Mecklenburg Correctional Center in Boydton Virginia. Two guards stabbed were released by mid afternoon while inmates issued 15 demands including removal of officials and better待遇. ACLU representative was requested to act as spokesman.
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Boydton
Mecklenburg Correctional Center
U.S
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