Ohio auto tag reform likely delayed again due to computer shortage
Ohio motorists face two more years of long lines as the new auto license tag reform stalls without adequate computer systems. State registrar Dean Dobison says the current manual process risks losses like the $65,000 to $100,000 found in a Lorain deputy registrar, prompting a phased plan that may start in 1980 after computer upgrades.
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BMY
Ohio
Columbus
Lorain
Chronicle-Telegram
Don Cort
Collison
Department of Highway Safety
Legisla
Dallison
Dollison
Cort
Son evicts parents from Seattle home in property dispute
In Seattle, Tom Rhodes Jr. obtained a court order to evict his elderly parents from their $50,000 house. After a tense scene, Rhodes Sr. left the home with mixed anger and resolve, while Mrs. Rhodes mourned the loss of their longtime residence. The elder couple had paid the mortgage for years, but the son argued he owned the property since acquiring the legal papers in his name.
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Seattle
UPI
Tom Rhodes
T. J. Rhodes J Jr
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T. J. Rhodes
Rhodes SR
Robert Lindquist
Rehief
King County Police
Rhodes
Welfare chief Prinz aims to aid the truly needy in Ohio
Lorain County Welfare Director Gerard R. Prinz says welfare for the truly needy is too low and plans action as chairman of the Urban County Welfare Directors group. His new posts were announced at the Ohio Welfare Directors conference in Columbus.
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Gerard R. Prinz
Prinz
Ohio Welfare
Columbus
Champagne County Welfare
Jane Throckmorton
Association
Meany urges trade protection and jobs push at AFL-CIO
Los Angeles AFL-CIO leader George Meany threatens a fresh clash with President Carter by calling for protectionist trade legislation and more federally funded jobs. Carter has rejected the demands, and Labor Secretary Ray Marshall does not expect backing down.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Carter
Meany
Ray Marshall
Aflcio
Mondale
Bitter cold and heavy snow sweep northeast Ohio
December's icy grip sent northeast Ohio to near zero temperatures and 20 to 40 mph winds with 1 to 4 inches more snow forecast. Lorain County saw about four inches overnight, bringing total to 14 inches in some areas. Power outages hit Oberlin and surrounding towns, with Lakewood and Avon Lake area outages reported. School closures and event cancellations followed as roads iced over and drifting snow persisted. A Nova man, Lawrence H. Harris, 79, died shoveling snow in rural Nova. Hospitals reported numerous injuries from slips and snow blower incidents. advice urged caution with snow blowers.
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Ohio
National Weather Service
Lorain County
North Ridgeville
Ray Diederich
Oberlin
Erie County
James Markle
Ohio Edison
Birmingham
Markle
Avon Lake
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland Electric Duminating Co
Lakewood
Clifton Boulevard
Warren Road
Ashland County
Lawrence H. Harris
Nova
City plows work through night to clear side streets
Mayor Marguerite E Bowman mobilized all street crews and plows to clear streets after a heavy snowfall. Safety director Richard Bergman and Bowman inspected routes while residents were advised to call city hall if streets remained unplowed. A travel advisory remains in effect with 1 to 3 inches more snow expected, higher amounts in the Snow Belt. Temperatures fall near zero tonight with a high around 34 early morning. Details on Page A-8.
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Marguerite E. Bowman
Richard Bergman
Bergman
Mrs. Bowman
City Hall
Avon Lake man slain in Cleveland tavern shootout
William Griffith, 47, of 142 Drummond Road Avon Lake, was shot about 6 48 p m in the Old Venice Bar 4821 Payne Ave Cleveland while talking with the owner as he waited out a snow storm A note left by the assailant linked to a prior bar fight police seek a suspect Griffith employed at Harper Manufacturing Co across Payne Ave He is survived by his wife two sons two daughters and four grandchildren funeral arrangements pending
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Cleveland
Avon Lake
William Griffith
Drummond Road
Venice
Payne Ave
Griffith
Harper Manufacturing Co
Alicen
William
John
Kathy Connaway
Carol Medders
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