Elyria Democrats turn the tables in local races
In Elyria Ohio Democrats have held Wards One Two Five and Six since the 1950s and won Ward Seven for four straight elections since 1964 while wards Three and Four remain GOP strongholds The Turnpike issue helped Democrats gain power in 1953 led by J Grant Keys and supported by Stewart The GOP plans grass roots recruitment while Democrats warn of looming veto battles as Mayor Bowman faces a Democratic dominated council
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J. Grant Keys
Elyria
Keys
Ohio Turnpike Commission
Fourth Ward
GOP
Robert Wilson
Wilson
FBI affidavit details Greene bombing and Cleveland mob war
The FBI affidavit traces how two killers stalked Danny Greene, deploying a bomb in a box welded to a car door and a Plymouth setup. It links the Erie crime family ties, Licavoli and Ferritto, to the 1973 attack and subsequent indictments, noting witness protection and ongoing federal inquiries into La Cosa Nostra.
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Ferritto
Licavoli
Jack White
Warren
la Cosa Nostra
Fer Titto
Erie Hood
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Feritto
Plymouth
Licaryoli
Cleveland Crime Family
FBI
Angelo Lonardo
Gisternino
Mario Pazio
Cleveland
Cisternino
Carabbia
No arrests in Avon Lake man’s tavern shooting
Cleveland police report no arrests in the death of William Griffith 47 of Avon Lake who was shot at the Old Venice Bar 4821 Payne Ave during a snowstorm night. Witnesses describe a young man in his 20s involved in a tavern brawl who may have returned to settle a score but hit the wrong man. Griffith worked nearby at Hapler Manufacturing Co. and was shot with a rifle shortly before 9 pm.
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Cleveland
William Griffith
Avon Lake
Venice
Payne Ave
Griffith
Drummond Rd
Hapler Manufacturing Co
McKiel Ordered Back in Drug Case Details
The ruling by Judge Wiley outlines the plan by McKiel to take the blame for drugs found after Elyria police arrested McKiel and Solomon on February 17. Wiley cites the two day hearing and notes McKiel's awareness of potential jail and his guilty plea change acknowledging it was wrong. He discusses the joint plan, McKiel’s intelligence and background, and asserts there was no conflict of interest in their joint defense while detailing the fraud on the court and lack of motive to exculpate Solomon.
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Lincoln
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McKiel
Elyria
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Adrian Bedeski
Smith
Betleski
Ohio
Toledo
Frien Solomon
Grain prices report from Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association reports yesterday's market closes for local grain. Wheat at $2.25 per bushel, shelled corn $1.94, oats $1.30, soybeans $5.59 per bushel.
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Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Inc
Sandusky motel fire may have been arson
Sandusky investigators say the Ohio Motor Hotel fire last Tuesday, which hospitalized three, may have been set. Flames started in at least two areas of the four story building. no cause released. The 95 year old structure will be demolished for safety. Anne Jackson, 45, in serious condition after jumping from a third story window. Lee Hunter, 21, and Charles Divoky, 72, in fair to good condition.
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Ohio Motor Hotel
Anne Jackson
Toledo Medical College of Ohio
Ms. Jackson
Lee Hunter
Charles Divoky
Sandusky Good Samaritan Hospital
Ford to spend record 2.5 billion on capital upgrades in 1978
Henry Ford II forecast a slight drop in auto sales next year while Ford Motor Co plans a record capital budget of about 2.5 billion for 1978. The program targets lighter vehicles and broad global expansion with projects mainly in Michigan, Ohio, California, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
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UPI
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Co
General Motors
Thomas Murphy
Murphy
FORD
Aroun
No. 2
Michigan
Ohio
California
Latin America
Europe
Asia
Pacific
Fire damages Chestnut Ridge Road home in North Ridgeville
Firefighters responded to 32394 Chestnut Ridge Rd at 9 36 AM. Flames issued from kitchen windows and the kitchen was severely damaged with heat and smoke affecting the rest of the house. Estimated damage around 10000 dollars. Investigation planned with no signs of foul play.
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Paul Plum
Chestnut Ridge Rd
Fire damages home on Root Road in Maine incident
A fire at 9157 Root Rd caused about 2000 in damage to Bill Hamilton's house yesterday evening at 6 17 p m. The blaze remained in a crawlspace under the living room used for storage and play area. A spokesman said a child pulled a bare light bulb onto cardboard. No injuries were reported.
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Bill Hamilton
Root Rd
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