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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1978
Page
3
A Census Bureau study shows well educated young adults moving to cities rising, but whites and blacks still shift to suburbs. Blacks to suburbs up 34 percent since 1970, white suburban growth 10 percent. city population overall down. Noted is 25–34 educated migrants and 44 percent rise in city college graduates 1970–77.
The EEA proposes trimming sports and clubs to avoid massive teaching cuts while maintaining teacher counts and pupil ratios. They urge eliminating supervisors in art, music, PE, and counseling, removing PR duties, and pooling or cutting admin staff. Also requested are reduced transportation, meals funding, and delaying textbooks and equipment purchases.
Oberlin Savings Bank President Raymond D. Campbell, Incoming Independent Bankers head, says creditworthy customers remain active though inflation hinders savings. First National Bank of Elyria EVP Bob Manion notes steady loan demand and improving deposits, with Christmas savings plans boosting activity. some softening in loan demand at Baird’s bank.
Ohio Lottery Personnel Director Pasquale Gallina resigns effective today, denying any link to an investigation into contract irregularities. He cites his wife’s two months of ulcers and a desire to seek another job. He notes seasonal adjustments and expected demand rebound by year’s start. Welch comments on economy and public confidence, saying November held up and declines stem from media reports and holiday cycles.
Amherst residents gain national attention as CBS tapes their story with Mayor DePaola confirming deal conditions. Despite envy over potential free electricity, Watling and wife Dawn express satisfaction with Ohio Edison's rate. Viewership unclear as CBS schedules are fluid and station options vary by area.
A trio of Ohio inmates who fled a jail remain at large while Billy McKinney, 25, was captured at LAX on a flight-avoidance charge after a Lucasville conviction for attempted murder and robbery. Senator Lugar urged budget cuts and warned Cleveland not to expect federal aid, saying Ohio has resources to meet problems. In Cleveland, John T. MacDonald faces up to five years for a hydrant theft ring tied to $500,000 in contracts with former Mayor Perk’s administration. Moody’s cut Cleveland bonds again, predicting likely default as notes worth $15.5 million come due. Republic Steel President De Laney blames pollution controls for hindering modernization against Asian rivals.
Billy King, 31, a Dayton police officer, is to be arraigned in Vandalia on a murder charge tied to 15 year old Monica Walker. Walker was found Nov 14 on a Butler Township road, shot five times, including in the face, with detectives locating a rent receipt bearing Kings name near the body.
A Norfolk and Western freight train derailed near Portsmouth at the entrance to the U S S Chemical Co plant in Haverhill. About a mile of track was affected and hundreds of brand new automobiles and vans were tossed from derailed cars. The Scioto County Sheriff and Green Township Fire Department reported 22 cars carried the vehicles.
Cleveland reports this week's winning numbers for the Ohio Lottery. Gold number is 1, white number 74, blue number 896. The drawing is branded Win-A-Thon.
The Ohio General Assembly was set to wrap up a three week post-election session by finishing a pay raise for state legislators and officials and liberalizing unemployment and workers compensation benefits. The House and Senate schedules and potential snags were noted as leaders urged adjournment.
A fire early today destroyed the Sigma Nu Fraternity House at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with 68 residents escaping. Smoke detectors alerted residents as insulation concealed the blaze behind attic panels, and a student witness, Stefan F. Geyer of Kettering, said attempts to fight the fire halted when insulation was removed.
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