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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1978
Page
3
Ms Sjoberg curates Slavic folklore at a university, digs through eastern European libraries for vampire stories, and seeks a grant to study beliefs of Serbs Czechs Hungarians and Slovaks in Transylvania. She notes skepticism from grant officials yet insists the belief endures despite formal education under communism.
Governor James A. Rhodes proposed a real estate tax credit program at a Columbus news conference. He said it would save the average homeowner up to 35 dollars yearly, cost about 400 million in general revenues over four years, and require legislative approval before taking effect. Credits would not be returned until 1980 at the earliest, with a three year partial bid on real estate values used to compute unvoted taxes, affecting 20 to 30 percent of all real estate taxes.
Washington based report shows the July Leading Economic Indicators declined 0.7 percent marking the first drop after five months of gains. The Commerce Department data signal slower growth in the second half, following a robust spring.
Harold Pyle longtime Lorain banker and Central Security National Bank vice chairman, received a surprise testimonial dinner at Elyria Country Club attended by about 90 friends. Arranged during his 10 day Canada fishing trip, the event was nearly called off by a Canadian airline strike but all connections clicked and he was totally in shock.
Residents in the township south of Wellington rally against a Betterway Inc plan to use a farm for camping food production and retreats. The option to buy expires September 17, with objections citing lack of police protection and slow sheriff response times. Nordson Corp and Eaton Corp have paused donations while discussions of a mortgage loan with Elyria Savings & Trust proceed.
Pope John Paul II said he would travel to diplomats’ home countries to meet leaders. He spoke in French to 51 diplomats from 85 nations accredited to the Vatican, stressing the Holy See’s limited interference with temporal affairs and its aim to aid peace justice and humanitarian goals.
Boeing Co lands a 686 million deal for 40 Boeing 757 jets with Eastern Airlines and British Airways. British government says 19 planes go to British Airways and 21 to Eastern, boosting Rolls Royce engine plans and prompting European partnership tensions amid Euro Airbus competition.
Cuba said it will release hundreds of political prisoners to the United States starting with 48, to be screened by U S officials in coming weeks. Attorney General Griffin Bell said admission will be on a case by case basis under a special immigration procedure.
UPI reports US District Court Judge W Arthur Garrity lifted federal receivership over South Boston High School after two percent years, citing diminished racial tension and violence. Mayor Kevin White hailed the decision as the city’s four hardest years behind it, noting busing is behind us and control returns to the School Committee.
Ohio Turnpike officials seek payment for bridge damage from insured truck crash on a major span over the Cuyahoga River Valley. An emergency $50,000 contract funds repairs as consultants size up likely replacement needs for concrete and steel.
A nationwide AAA survey of about 3200 service stations shows the average price per gallon increasing nearly to a new peak since summer’s start. Ohio prices run slightly below the national average, and most stations plan to stay open through Labor Day weekend. Edna Douthat of the Cincinnati Automobile Club urges shoppers to seek the lowest prices where possible.
Car caravans of striking migrant farm workers move through northwestern Ohio counties as 3000 workers join a tomato growers strike. FLOC leaders say caravans pull in more labor, establish a Tent City shelter and food site, and plan nightly rallies to recruit remaining pickers.
President Carter, appearing rested, asked about a dozen governors to back a natural gas price compromise. He warned Congress faces a devastating impact on the dollar, trade deficit and inflation if the plan fails. The move tops his post vacation agenda as Senate debate looms.
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