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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1977
Page
8
The C T Straw Poll shows 94 percent oppose ceding control of the Panama Canal to Panama by 2000. Of 64 voters, 60 said no and 4 voted yes, with comments defending U S ownership and Teddy Roosevelt’s role in securing the zone in 1903.
Readable fragments discuss U.S. Panamanian relations around the canal opened in 1914, U.S. payments to Panama, and the 1936 removal of military intervention. Quotes reflect varied citizen views on sovereignty, ownership, and control of the canal and zone.
The 1978 budget forecasts a $208,000 sanitation deficit but funds to hire six firemen and five police, plus a plumbing inspector and switchboard operator if a new telephone system is approved. General operations top $6.3 million funded largely by the city income tax. Public hearing set for Sept. 6. total fund figures unsettled. Budget aims toward half restoration of personnel cuts due to prior money shortages.
Lorain County Administrator Dominick Dellisanti announced health related intentions to quit, prompting a flood of job inquiries. He will remain until a replacement is found as commissioners move to secure continuity. Harold Gold, labeled federal mediator in CT coverage, aided Euclid teachers' contract settlement after 24 hours of bargaining with school board. Willard Mechem criticized Gold's leverage amid looming start of school and possible teacher strike.
Former U S Representative Charles A Mosher of Oberlin will head the Science and Technology Committee staff in Washington D C, overseeing about 80 scientists engineers and attorneys. The 71 year old Republican will return to part time duties elsewhere while earning 50 000 annually and serving through the end of next year.
A survey of 14,000 residents in the 13th Congressional district shows 57 percent favor national health insurance and 81 percent want it voluntary. Most back a lower cost catastrophic coverage plan, while financing options split. A slim majority support employer medical insurance for all employees.
A Wellington crowd of over 6 900 enjoyed a mixed rock and country show by Donna Fargo and Mickey Gilley. Attendance reached about 10 113 for the event, with Fargo energizing the stage in perpetual motion and Gilley delivering country rock with his band. The program featured classics like Mockingbird Hill and Room Full of Roses and a long audience participation moment. A 15 to 20 minute intermission delay disrupted flow as gear was shifted between acts, and Fargo declined to comment afterward.
A Boone Road machinist, Charles E. Nold Jr., 46, died after his 350 cc motorcycle hit a utility pole on Rt. 252 near Lorain County. Witnesses said the bike traveled about 65 mph before the left curve, with excessive speed listed as the cause. he was remodeling his home and wore a carpenter’s apron.
Vermilion teachers approve a new 1977 78 contract with a base salary of 9000 a 7 55 percent raise over 8800 and a board funded dental plan The vote 77 percent of the members present ratified the deal while two disputed items remain unresolved including the salary index and base rate for extra duty pay for coaches
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