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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1978
Page
4
Mostly cloudy and humid tonight with occasional showers and thundershowers. Partly cloudy later with some thundershowers in the extreme south. Lows in the 60s. Sunday turns partly cloudy and warm with widely scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Highs reach the mid to upper 80s.
Lake Erie will see southerly winds of 10 to 15 knots tonight with scattered thundershowers. Winds may briefly rise in thundershowers and waves will range from one to three feet.
A long range warm pattern continues with highs 85 to 90 and lows 65 to 70. Field conditions remain wet in southern counties delaying work for days. Haying is delayed about a week statewide though a better window develops midweek. Spraying stays poor into early next week while livestock stress rises as temperatures near the high 80s.
Severe storms hit Missouri's Pettis County with winds up to high speeds and two inches of rain in 45 minutes flooding streets and forcing a brief closure of U S Highway 50. Flash floods also affected western New York, Hammondsport, Dundee, and watches covered the Carolinas.
City official and finances chief deny a private adviser urged selling Municipal Light Plant. John Carduff says he only advised litigation on Muny Light and water dept be resolved. CouncilPresident Forbes insists no sale and notes recall fight with Mayor Kucinich continues as recall election nears.
A conference committee approved 20 million dollars to begin building a Coast Guard icebreaker for the Great Lakes, enabling year round shipping. Two World War II vessels currently haul through the icy lanes as winter ice blocks progress.
The U.S. Supreme Court must decide when Columbus desegregation busing will occur. Justice Rehnquist stayed the plan pending appeal, delaying a systemwide reorganization that critics fear could close schools if funding is not found. The stay runs until the Court acts, with a hearing possible after the board petitions by Oct. 12.
The 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals ruled Republic Steel Corp illegally built a $35 million coke ovens battery without required Ohio and Cleveland environmental permits. The board’s order to limit operation by Sept 1 was deemed incorrect and must be reconsidered. Civil groups pursue federal action seeking more than $4 million in fines.
Due to quitting farming a public auction is set for Thursday evening August 17 1978. The sale features farm tools a 196? Oliver 7850 Diesel tractor with cab very good condition among other Oliver and John Deere equipment plus a 1973 Oliver 535 self propelled combine and multiple implements. Location details given near Belden and Grafton along Route 303 Island Road and Island Road access. Owners J F Fenstarmakar and George Scates provide contact numbers. Not responsible for accidents.
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