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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1959
Page
11
At the year end council meeting Lorain officials joked about abolishing the mayoral post. A fake law suggested the post had no duties and could be handled by a Boy Scout. No money refunds were pursued as the "law" proved to be a prank directed at former mayor Harry Van Wagnen.
Nine councilmen will return to Lorain City Council for the 1956-57 term. James Pargock and John Kish, both Democrats, are the only two not re-elected. The body approved oaths for four incumbents and extended pay raises for non elected staff and three appointed officials.
Lorain council finance and claims committee examined a Supreme Court ruling narrowing inventory tax on out of state delivered articles. Auditor Joseph Mitock warned losses will affect city finances though exact figures await estimates, with about 480 000 dollars expected this month. A welfare budget rise and intra fund transfers were approved, including 13 056 dollars, and major shifts to the street construction payroll fund.
A series of traffic accidents near Lorain left drivers injured or charged. Daniel Gokini, 55, suffered shoulder and neck bruises after a collision on West Tist Si at 2:50 pm and was treated at Joseph Hospital before being released. Sera Yeji, 35, of Industrial Sr, was uninjured but involved in the westbound crash. Roger Schaffer, 199 Forest Blvd, Avon Lake, tipped over when his car lost control on West Exie Ave. and was arrested. William Aller, 32, of West Eighth St, was charged after rear ending a parked car on Oberlin Ave.
City committee orders probe into construction firms amid warnings from Councilmen and legal officials. Officials urge pre bond financial disclosures and stricter building code enforcement while noting current inspectors review gaps in contractor records.
The Lorain City Council authorized a letter supporting United Steelworkers Local 1194 for the upcoming contract vote. Councilman Alex Olejko said the letter was initially mis mailed and intended for groups like the Eagles and Elks.
A Lorain sever-man sub committee was authorized to study running AR electric rate issues. The group will assess municipal power options or acquisition of distribution facilities as part of a four phase plan opposed to an $8 monthly per consumer bill increase by Ohio Edison. The study group includes Attorney Jobe C. Jaworss and Solicitor-elect Adrian Beuess with members Mitock and Romoser, Novack and Gelso. Plans follow a utilities committee recommendation from December 9.
Six Bain Lo personnel of Star teams faced illegal sale prosecutions under a blue law crackdown. Ath Leo Keum, representing three defendants, asked for jan 3 to file supporting arguments challenging prayer changes in the formal complaints. Judge John Rolena noted recent Supreme Court rulings affect the phrasing and items cited as necessary. The case hinges on whether amendments can address items deemed necessary and if the arrest charges will stand. A ruling will determine if the complaints can be amended and if the prosecutions proceed. The proceedings also involve whether continued action is warranted against a local Five and Dime style store selling essential items.
A Lorain council subcommittee recommended installing street lights in four major areas. The plan was held over for the Finance and Claims and Abilities committees. The group led by James Paradek cited Edison Co. input and noted costs to 110 dollars a year.
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