Push-button phones double errors in wrong-number cases
A Chronicle Telegram report notes wrong-number calls irritate and puzzle people, with Detroit area dial-a-prayer sufferer Helen Stuart among many who answer after midnight. Bell Labs research shows about two to three percent error rates, rising for long distance. Switching to push-button phones may double errors briefly, then stay higher. Michigan Bell explains handling of numbers to minimize disturbance, while some hold onto old digits despite callers.
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MS. Stuart
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Ms Stuart
National Drum Co
Dorothy Dunkly
Artis Moore
Shirley Eder
One Guy Called and Told Him He Had a Wrong N
A brief fragment records someone receiving a phone call and remarking that the caller had the wrong number. The sentence captures a casual misdial interaction without additional context or names.
West River Road widening assessment plan outlined
The city council authorized the engineering department to calculate property assessments for West River Road widening at a total project cost near 2.9 million with about 1 million local share. The federal government would cover 70 percent, while a public hearing will be set after assessments are prepared. Local funds include 550 thousand from state highway funds, with potential 500 plus thousand from property owners if assessments are approved.
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Lonny G. Shippy
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Elyria
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NBC Names Mulholland President As Howard Exits
Robert Mulholland, 43, named NBC president replacing Robert Howard who had held the post since 1974. Mulholland has 16 years at NBC and helped launch the two hour local news on KNBC and cover the 1980 Olympics. Herbert Schlosser said the move was decided earlier and not tied to fall ratings.
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Robert Mulholland
Robert Howard
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Herbert Schlosser
National Broadcasting Co
Schlosser
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NBC
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KNBC
Los Angeles
Ohio growth plan urged by economist at OSU
Ohio's economy lags due to obsolete manufacturing and few new firms. Wilford L Esperance calls for three steps: keep expanding Ohio firms at home, raise the birth rate of new firms, and secure more federal research funds plus defense openings. He also urges private public venture capital to establish new firms in Ohio.
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UPI
Ohio
Center For Business and Economic Research
Ohio State University
Wilford L. Lesperance
Buckeye
Lesperance
U.S
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Fear of driving linked to other phobias and insecurity
University of Miami experts say driving fear often ties to home confinement and other phobias such as heights and flying. Some patients may fear self harm, with single car crashes seen as personal crises. Experts caution against assuming illness, noting aggressiveness and control influence driving willingness.
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Brian Weiss
University of Miami Psychiatric Department
School Levy Campaign Gained Steam In Ives Run
Campaigners push a school levy to fund capital improvements and operating costs. Repas favored both funding paths but faced opposition from Showalter who urged completing federally financed upgrades at Elvia High School first. Showalter warned inflation will strain finances, saying a continuing levy may not keep schools solvent in two to three years.
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Elvia High School
Elyria Board to Guide Talks With Teachers Tonight
The Elyria school board reconvenes at 7 20 PM at Zisvia West High School to steer its negotiating team in continuing talks with teachers aided by federal mediator Harold Gold. Negotiations resume at 4 AM with no clear progress indicated. A general EEA meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 PM at the Elyria Lorain holiday center to consider a strike vote and membership decisions amid grave deliberations.
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Con Tinume
Harold Gold
Elyria Education Association
EEA
Higbee Reports Sharp Loss Despite Strong Sales
Higbee Co of Cleveland reports a sharp second quarter loss despite sales gains. The department store says higher costs from two new stores and downtown Settler's Landing development contributed to the loss, with a July 30 period loss of 704,885 dollars and sales of 38.68 million. For six months, sales rose about nine percent to 78.57 million, but a net loss of 81,753 dollars occurred.
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Higbee Co
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Settler’s Landing
Hannifin earnings rise 42 percent record fourth quarter
Parker Hannifin Corp reports fiscal 1977 sales up 24 percent to 503 million, boosting earnings 21 percent to 283 million for the year ending June 30. Fourth quarter earnings reach 9.02 million or 91 cents a share on sales of 141.8 million, vs 7.23 million or 79 cents on 116 million in the prior quarter.
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Cleveland
Parker Hannifin Corp
Apnl
Dividends Raised at Harris Corp and Gray Drug Stores
Harris Corp boosted its quarterly common dividend by five cents to 25 cents per share, payable September 23 to holders of record September 9. Gray Drug Stores increased its quarterly dividend to 25 cents, up from 20 cents, with the payment date October 1 to holders of record September 2.
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Gray Drug Stores Inc
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Wall Street Inches Ahead in Early Trading
Opening on Wall Street in New York the Dow Jones industrial average rose about two points as gains outpaced losses in early trading. The report notes a continuation of Monday’s technical rally with several blue chip issues advancing while some leaders pulled back.
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New York
Public works grant aids Medina County offices
Medina County received formal approval of an 188000 dollar grant from the Economic Development Administration for engineering offices. The grant is the sixth of 17 public works approvals expected in the 13th Congressional district, per aide to U.S. Rep. Don J Pease.
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Economic Development Administration
Department of Commerce
13Th
U.S
Don J Pease
Lorain Mail Ad Rates and Publication Details
The Lorain Ezeolegk Publishing Co announces daily and Sunday mail rates. The weekly rate is $100.2 with annual or extended options. Published in Elyna and Cleveland regions with contact via Lorain 244-609 and phone 5-H.
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Ohio jobless rate shows slight July drop to 6.2 percent
Ohio unemployment fell from 6.3 to 6.2 percent in July as fewer job seekers entering the market limited the rate. Total employment slid to 296,000 for July, with factory jobs down 0.5 percent to 1,341,000 and nonmanufacturing activity slipping 1.3 percent as schools furloughed staff. Weekly earnings averaged 204.60 dollars, and the average work week stood at 21 hours amid cutbacks in overtime across several industries.
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Ohio
Ohio Bureau of Employment Services
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