31 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
1
FBI statistics show Ohio offenses up 176 percent from 1960 to 1970, with serious crime increasing more quickly than the national rate. The report notes nearly tripled offenses and widespread impact across the state, with details on page three.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports for 1970 show overall serious crime up 176 percent since 1960 while population rose 13 percent. Violent crimes climbed 731,400 in 1970, up 13 percent from 1969 and 156 percent from 1960. property crimes reached 4,836,800, up 11 percent from 1969 and 180 percent from 1960. Regional gains ranged 9 to 14 percent with the South highest at 14 percent.
Ten empty buses parked in a Board of Education lot were blown up last night in Pontiac Michigan a week before public schools open under a court ordered integration plan No injuries reported Police said entry was gained via a hole in the fence and charges under or between buses caused the blasts Fire officials said the buses were destroyed The city's school board warned of a potential race relations disaster amid ongoing court battles over desegregation plans involving about 8000 of Pontiac's 24000 pupils
Elyria Catholic schools report sharp enrollment declines after monthly tuition of 10 dollars per child or 100 dollars yearly. At St Mary parish, about 480 students may enroll from 620 last year, with more expected. St Agnes shows nearly 100 drop from 280, while St Jude expects 575 to 600. final 1970-71 totals were 632.
In Saigon President Nguyen Van Thieu retains control of the National Assembly but with a slimmer majority. A heavy voter turnout denied re election to two thirds of incumbents, leaving 55 deputies still uncertain and likely to tilt the house toward greater activist parliamentarism once convened.
FBI data show Elyria major crimes rose 42 percent in 1970 over 1969 with Elyria Police adding 48 percent in their report, including 184 assaults not in FBI counts. Lorain's total major crimes rose 16 percent, while Lorain County totals increased modestly to 4 964 in 1970. Countywide minor thefts are excluded from the totals.
Washington The Cost of Living Council ruled alimony and child support are not frozen during the 90 day wage price and rent standstill and may be increased. It said transfer payments not prices and coal and importers faced limits on price changes while freight costs and dollar values complicate adjustments. The Office of Emergency Preparedness issued further rulings including a wage rise denial for a shipyard and catalog price controls. A task force led by Herb Stein will prepare follow on recommendations by month end for the next phase. Avery State Patrol investigated a fatal car train wreck near Gate 7 on Strecker Road by the Norfolk and Western crossing near the Ohio Turnpike.
Weather report notes low 80s and mid to upper 70s with variable cloudiness and a cooler trend. Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid to upper 50s. Rain probability 20 percent today tonight and tomorrow. Winds shift from northeast to east at 10 to 18 mph today diminishing tonight then southeasterly 10 to 15 mph. Details on Page 6.
A CNN/AP report outlines how the California Supreme Court ruled that funding education through local property taxes creates inequality, tying education quality to local wealth. The decision may influence suits nationwide and spark debates on fairness, desegregation, and potential shifts in state funding, with Ohio policymakers warning of constitutional risk without reform.
The analysis notes that richer communities raise more funds per pupil through higher property values and industry, enabling greater spending on education despite lower tax rates. It contrasts affluent districts that can fund high quality schools with poorer districts that lack cake at all.
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