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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1977
Page
3
Elyria council endorsed a $56,000 deal for 3,500 tons of road salt with International Salt Co. amid blame over snow removal. Finance chair Arnold Tollett acknowledged funds were unavailable last June and urged cooperation while noting staff shortages and aging plows left streets vulnerable. Plans include two new trucks two used blades and two hires early next year.
Vermilion’s Zahars Candy Shop in South Shore Shopping Center shows a holiday rush with handmade ribbon candy and popcorn balls. Owner Zahari Zahars highlights custom filled chocolate boxes, real chocolate, and sweets ranging from quarter pounds to five pounds, with 15 staff and big Christmas production.
President Carter praised Congress for passing a comprehensive Social Security bill that raises taxes beginning in 1979 and stabilizes retirement benefits for 75 years. The plan increases payroll taxes, expands earnings limits, and aims to avert fund shortfalls cited by supporters and opponents alike.
A Montgomery judge denied Cornelia Wallace an advance against her alimony from Gov. George Wallace, deeming it inappropriate. She is penniless and needs funds for Christmas shopping. The governor sued for divorce last September, and a friend says plans for a TV career are unfounded while she focuses on ending the marriage.
Richard Metcalf, 19, of 551 Eaton Blvd in Grafton, was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory by Common Pleas Judge Adrian F Bedeski to 2 to 15 years for burglary linked to a June 23 crime at Frank Halitzka's Carlisle home on 11293 LaGrange Rd. Hector Perez, 18, of 2482 Apple Ave in Lorain, received a 2 year probation after pleading guilty to breaking and entering.
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission concludes home video games pose no broad risk to television sets after a year long probe. imprinting can occur with high brightness games after 100 to 200 hours, but most sets show minimal risk with normal use and proper shutdown practices.
An Ohio Bureau of Employment Services official said job losses in related industries were not as severe as expected after Campbell Works at Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co closed. Unemployment rose about 1 percent in Mahoning County to 8 percent, with nearly 3,000 laid-off workers receiving benefits, easing the anticipated impact for six months to a year.
Nora Kaye, longtime star of the American Ballet Theatre, was appointed associate director, joining Antony Tudor in the ABT leadership. Kaye, wife of Herbert Ross, has danced more than 20 ABT roles since 1940 and rose to stardom in 1942 as Hagar in Tudor's Pillar of Fire.
The Ferry Cap and Set Screw Co has declared a 16 cent dividend and a 15 cent extra, both payable December 28 to shareholders of record December 22.
Real estate guidance urges listing with DEMBY REAL ESTATE in Elyria for faster, best priced sales. Mr Bemby, past Elyria Board of Realtors president with 18 years experience, promotes using pros with contacts to financial institutions and a strong reputation. Call 323-4641 or visit 405 Middle Ave.
Chicago real estate firm Bankers Realty and Management allows tenants to pay rents with credit cards, an idea born by president Jeff Kolodny to ease post holiday cash flow and boost collections. Tenant Robert Raszus welcomed the option after receiving notice in the mail.
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