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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1977
Page
3
A detective walks the night scene describing how darkness and empty streets enable a 44 caliber killer to strike. He notes that crime in white neighborhoods departs from visible crowds, while Black areas with people at risk deter the predator by higher visibility.
Elvis Presley, famed star of Heartbreak Hotel and Jailhouse Rock, was found dead at Graceland after playing racquetball and retiring to a bathroom. Dr. Francisco ruled out drug abuse, noting no indication of substance problems. Presley, 42, had planned a Northeast tour and was to fly to Portland, Maine, soon.
In Cleveland, fans and former colleagues recount Elvis Presley’s impact as memories flood in after his death. DeeJay Joe Finan recalls initial resistance to his sound before Presley reshaped rock and roll, while locals like Pat Lance and Rosemary Filipiak share late-night tributes and personal reflections.
State Farm will refund 45 million dollars to policyholders in 32 states and the District of Columbia after windfall profits in the first half of the year. In Lorain County nearly 20,000 policyholders will see a 2 to 4 dollar reduction on their next auto bills as Ohio refunds total 1.09 million dollars. The refunds are deducted from upcoming bills rather than issued as separate payments.
More than 100 job seekers queued early outside the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services in Elyria seeking openings at local firms. Luxaire said it will hire about 150 workers with a new division, while Fraser Johnston Co. has moved operations to the Elyria Luxaire plant. Hundreds sought work for Hills department store, taking applications through tomorrow.
Prices opened lower in New York Stock Exchange activity. The Dow Jones average dipped to 867.38 after yesterday’s 19 month low, while early trading showed a marginal decline. Grain prices in Ohio markets showed mixed movements for soybeans and corn with slight gains and holds. Egg and related commodity prices appeared jumbled in scattered notes from Columbus and Chicago reports.
Dividends at Printing Co Medina raised to five cents a share from four cents, with a second year end dividend of three cents per share. Both payable September 16 to shareholders of record September 5.
Meyer Goldberg announces closure of the Sheffield Center Supermarket citing proximity to rivals and a streamlining push. He hints at one or two new stores in Lorain County but will not reveal locations. The chain, with six current stores in Elyria, North Ridgeville and Lorain, ends its federal food stamp association citing program changes.
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