Elyria Councilman Denies City Faces Cash Crunch
Councilman Donald Rothgery rejected reports of looming money problems, saying Elyria remains financially sound through 1978. He cited higher than expected income tax receipts, up funds in general, municipal court, and tax agency fees, and criticized a Cleveland media frenzy that tied local finances to broader city woes. He noted planned pay hikes will cost about 250000 despite sensational headlines.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Edwin Haywood
Yule light contest seeks entrants for Brightest Christmas
The Elyria Jaycees Outdoor Christmas Lighting contest titled The Brightest Christmas 1978 will be judged Friday night. Two residents will win $25 bonds for best decoration. Entry is limited to Elyria homes. clip the coupon on page B-2 and mail to Elyria Jaycees, 141 Broad St., Elyria 44035, contest chairman Bill Vout said.
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Cleveland Union Workers Refrain From Strike Amid City Crisis
Cleveland's 10,000 unionized workers said they have no immediate plan for a general strike over layoffs and will work to save the city from fiscal disaster. The city neared bankruptcy after defaulting on 15.5 million in short term notes. Mayor Dennis Kucinich's administration received more favorable news earlier.
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House stolen from Griswold Road in bizarre burglary
Police report a full unoccupied two story house on Griswold Road near Meyer Goldberg store was lifted from its foundation between late November and mid December. The owner Double Eagle Investment Co of Independence says verbal moving plans existed but the moving company denies involvement. Detectives suspect dismantling and truck removal amid no permits from the building department. The incident underscores illegal removal and ongoing mystery of the house’s location.
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Double Eagle Invest
Not-Forgotten Box deadline nears in Lorain County
The Salvation Army reports 1775 toys on hand with the Wednesday deadline approaching for the Not-Forgotten Box in Lorain County. The goal is 3000 toys for needy youngsters, with donations from Splits and Misses League Center Ridge Lanes Bob Frederick Elyria Eagles Girl Scout Troop 509 Erie School Cub Scout Pack 120 Extended Bridge Club Lorain REACT and local merchants Sears JC Penney Highee Woolworth.
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Elyria
Weather Outlook With Snow Chance Tonight
Cloudy with a chance of snow tonight and a low near 20. Rain expected Wednesday. Monday highs around 4 with a low near 26. Details on page A-11.
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