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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1977
Page
3
Consumers face hidden costs as price fixing persists across bread drugs plumbing fixtures and oil. Officials led by Carter and Kennedy push stronger enforcement and proposed structural reforms while John Shenefield faces confirmation as antitrust head amid concerns over advocacy and strategy.
Elyria's 23 school buildings ready for the first day of classes under Supt. Thomas Showalter. Enrollment is expected to fall to about 12,800 from last year’s level, with kindergarten registration notably down at 72 so far from 1,150 last year. Natural gas supply expectations improve as Columbia Gas pledges no early curtailment, and district plans fuel switching as a backup.
Powerful bombs ripped a PGandE substation in Sausalito early today, knocking out all electricity for three hours. Police said no one claimed responsibility as crews worked to restore service and assess damage.
The article discusses rumors about Lance that have circulated for years and argues distortions exist. Pyle urges resignation for the country and leadership, citing openness and truth. Fitch questions why the Comptroller of the Currency has not criticized Lance for repeated overdrafts, noting a West Virginia meeting where the issue was addressed.
Prices opened higher on the New York Stock Exchange with the Dow inching up 0.96 point to 856.38 after Friday’s modest gain of 1.30. The week began with more advances than declines as 16 issues rose to 89 fell among 392 on the tape, with around 380000 shares traded.
Cleveland police chased a speeding tow truck to a east side yard with stolen vehicles. A 21 year old driver was arrested after a license check revealed the towed car was stolen. Six cars and a tractor were recovered. police tie the scene to a suspected theft ring using independent tow truck drivers.
Open Door Christian School plans about 180 students on opening day, up from 77 last year, adding a grade and new instructors. First Baptist Christian School opens Sept 6 for 130 students, eight in senior class this year. College Heights Christian School expects 85 students and expands to K through 16, with new soccer and basketball programs. Sheffield and Lorain County Christian Schools also grow, with new principals and expanded curricula. St John Lutheran opens Thursday offering pre school through grade 8 with a smaller enrollment around 135.
Gray Drug Stores Inc will permit major credit cards reversing a cash only policy in most locations. President Jerome A. Weinberger says the change aims to ease purchases of higher priced items like stereos and automotive products. The chain has been moving to larger stores and seeks more sites, while Revco DS Inc. has no credit card plans. Also noted are Lorain County suits against Trace Development Inc. for 163,522 on promissory notes.
Romano, manager at Ras Meyerberg Supermarket Ridgeview Shopping Center, announced a $160 remodeling with expanded produce and meat departments and larger deli and frozen food areas. The store will open with grand activities and free prizes for the first three customers, running Tuesday through Saturday with varied hours.
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