Rape law hailed but juries still obstacle, says Owens
Ohio seminar participants praised the new rape statute though former Huron County prosecutor William Owens warned juries still bias trials. He urged education, noted frequent humiliating police questioning of victims and favored plea bargains to secure convictions when trials risk acquittal.
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Reagan denies secret diet keeps hair from turning gray
Ronald Reagan dismissed rumors of a secret diet or hair dye, saying his gray hair is natural. He laughed at Virginia lawmakers who asked about hair analyses and noted his ancestry and his father and brother stayed gray without special diets.
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City payroll debate as union gains $0.45 wage hike plan
City council approved a union contract for a 45 cent hourly raise over two years despite budget doubts. Finance Director Kellogg warned the city could run deficits if income remains flat, with potential levies to fund police and fire pensions and safety services. Negotiations continue with police and fire unions, and the council ponders a levy vote next year or in June to cover deficits.
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Elyria council hosts 1776 musical in chamber stage
A city council meeting in Elyria turned into a mini stage as the Elyria Summer Theatre cast performed selections from the musical 1776. Councilmen John Blevins Oliver Jones Felix Klimczak Peter Van Wormer and council president Richard Seward joined in briefly with Jack Ryba and Jack Baird watching and thanking the cast for the performance at Elyria High School auditorium Thursday through Sunday.
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Felix Klimczak
Peter van Wormer
Elyria Summer Theatre
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Jack Baird
Richard Seward
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John Fazio
Kansas City GOP convention opens with security crunch
At the 1976 Republican National Convention in Kansas City delegates, alternates, and press faced tight security lines and UV checks as they entered Kemper Arena. Ohio delegates caucused and prepared for the arena amid heat and crowded aisles, while reporters faced limited floor access and long lines for passes.
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Eaton Estates girl mauled by neighbor's dog attack
Debbie Sue Wolford, nine, was hospitalized in poor condition after a St Bernard dragged her by the neck in her Eaton Estates yard. Her father shot the dog with a .22, deputies say, and deputies later killed the animal for rabies testing. The owner, James E Maser, lives at 747 Elm Rd.
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Debbie Sue Wolford
Charles Wolford
Elm Rd
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Debbie
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James E Maser
Elyria to Name Acting Police Chief From 3 Captains
Mayor Marguerite E Bowmen said an acting chief will be chosen from three captains Eugene Beal Fred Biltz and Paul Brand before Chief Maurice Flood retires Aug 31 Seniority will guide the temporary appointment and an exam for the permanent post will be arranged by the Civil Service Commission Flood 36 year veteran plans to retire to help his wife run Central Book Store and possibly teach police science courses Captains Beal Biltz and Brand are the only eligible entrants per Civil Service rules
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Marguerite E. Bowman
Maurice C. Flood
Eugene Beal
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Paul Brand
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Brams
Lorain aquatic center to stay closed through September
Lorain Catholic High School's aquatic center will stay shut at least until September as Catholic educators seek funds for renovation after water damage from a pool leak during a power outage. The Lorain County Catholic Board of Education met yesterday and a committee continues work on financing, though president Edward Higgins offered no opening date.
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Cape Town
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