Cleveland eyed as site for first of its kind plant
NASA Lewis Research Center in Cleveland would host a unique power plant blending coal gasification with a gas turbine and steam turbogenerator to extract more energy from low grade coal. A $200,000 feasibility study by Lewis and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. aims to prove the concept by 1981 design and 1984 operation if funds allow.
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Ohio
NASA
Lewis Research Center
The
Research Center
Cleveland Electric Dlluminating Co
Lewis
John F. McCarthy, Jr
CEI
Robert M. Ginn
McCarthy
Davy McKee Corporation
Disc jockey binds himself to mimic Iran hostages
OB ER LIN Scott Miller program director and DJ at WOBL began a three hour daily confinement in a small room with a towel pillow sleeping bag and three flags to simulate being held by hostage takers. He plans to continue his vigil until the Americans are freed and will work his radio shift by taking calls and directing the station. He says the act is symbolic and not for profit and intends to call officials after experiencing confinement.
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Scott Miller
Wobl Radio
Iran
Miller
WOBL
Rt. 20
Doc Lemon
Norwalk
Lawson's
Hat
Homes still sought for dogs displaced in urban renewal
Avon Victoria Tinkerbell Glenda Coco and Porkchop, five dogs owned by Ruth Cranage, remain at Avon Animal and Bird Hospital after Lorain officials ordered the demolition of her rented house. About 20 animals face destruction if homes aren’t found. HUD had funded care, but housing officials denied further payments, and Cranage cannot afford more.
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Avon
Victoria
Tinkerbell
Glenda
Coco
Porkchop
Avon Animal and Bird Hospital
Ruth Cranage
Animal Hospital
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Cleveland board tabled bid to revoke district charters
The Ohio Board of Education in Columbus tabled a motion by Cleveland member Gerald Eisner to dissolve the Cleveland school district. An 11 to 9 vote defeated a resolution urging an end to a 55 day teachers strike and offering aid to bring standards into compliance. Eisner dropped the motion after failure to reconsider, saying the Cleveland board must become more responsible and willing to take drastic steps. Also, a Chronicle Telegram item spurred adoption of 16 “placeable” dogs. three hospital staffers coordinate placements, with dogs to a veterinarian if not adopted. Adoption lines: 934-6330, 934-5134, 934-4034.
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UPI
State Board of Education
Gerald D. Eisner
Cleveland
Nancy L. Oliver
Eisner
Chronicle-Telegram
Susan Beckworth
M.A. Putkonen
Sheffield appoints John Csubak as police chief in 3 to 2 vote
Sheffield names Patrolman John Csubak 40 a eight year veteran police officer as chief after a 3 2 council vote. Mayor Romoser pushed the appointment amid turmoil. Csubak to serve six month probation and plans to unite the department while earning 7206 yearly part time salary.
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John Csubak
Sheffield
Csubak
John Romoser
Cleo Ridenour
Steve Chozinski
Safety Committee
Rosemary Schwarz
Service Overall Supply Co
Lorain
RTA wage raises trigger fare hike concerns
Cleveland’s RTA General Manager Leonard Ronis challenged an arbitration panel chief Alan Ruben, predicting fare increases after a three year pact granting drivers 27 percent wage and benefit rise. Ruben said the first year needs no fare rise, but Ronis argued higher wages require a funding path.
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Cleveland
UPI
Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Leonard Ronis
RTA
Ronis
Alan Miles Ruben
Amalgamated Transit Union
Ruben
Old 1946 Buffalo Water Pumper engine fails to sell
Amherst officials report the 1946 Buffalo Water Pumper drew no bids after December auctions. Mayor DePaola vetoed selling the engine, predicts proceeds under 1000 dollars, and a council vote failed to override. Fire Chief Gambish cites no storage space as reason to abandon sale.
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Buffalo
Harry Chambers
Council
Chambers
Canada
Pelee Island
Anthony DePaola
Depaola
Mary Miller
Walter Gambish
Ray Haas
Haas
Cindy Leise
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