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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1976
Page
1
Elyria postmaster Michael Lotko reports Christmas mail volume exceeded last year despite postage rising to 13 cents this year. As of today 4,674,000 pieces were processed versus 3,873,000 last year, with peak volume on Monday December 20 and a 900 foot backlog equaling about 150,000 pieces. More than five million pieces were processed in 1969.
Amtrak extends two Lake Shore Limited trains through Elyria to handle high holiday bookings. The Chicago to Boston and New York routes will operate as separate trains, maintaining existing schedules. A toll free line 1-800-821-0317 assists passengers with sold out trains and cancellations. Elyria’s stop averages 1,000 passengers monthly, prompting extra coaches this season.
J R Construction Co of Elyria led four story addition bids totaling 5 434 229 for Elyria Memorial Hospital with a $2 928 400 general contract. Electrical work went to Higgins Electric of Elyria for 886 829 and Spahn Corp of Cleveland bid 1 274 500 for mechanical work. Structural steel went to Patterson and George of Mentor at 344 500. Contracts await funding and February award, construction to begin March 1 with service by fall 1978.
Warren (UPI) An 18 year old Akron Buchtel High School basketball player Wayne Johnson died last night after colliding with a teammate during a fast break at Warren Harding Fieldhouse. Johnson reportedly was knocked unconscious and died at Trumbull Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. Coroner said death resulted from asphyxiation after vomiting, with unusual food in the stomach. No other injuries or heart trouble observed.
A festive jar decoration captures the village’s holiday spirit as residents honor Christmas as it might have been, reviving memories of Christmas past. Chief Photographer John Keaney captures the scene in CT.
Transportation Secretary William Coleman announced $225 million to four cities Cleveland Houston Los Angeles and St Paul selected from 11 finalists to build automated people movers linking downtown shops offices and entertainment venues. The system already operates at amusement parks and some airports.
A travelers advisory is issued for this afternoon and tonight as snow accumulates one to two inches by nightfall. Flurries and heavy squalls expected with lows near 15. Partly cloudy tomorrow with highs around 25. Details on page 8. DOT plans include Detroit and Miami funds for rapid transit and people movers across multiple cities.
President elect Jimmy Carter announces Joseph Califano as HEW secretary James Schlesinger as assistant to coordinate energy policy and Theodore Sorensen to head the CIA and direct intelligence. Califano, 45, a Great Society adviser. Schlesinger, 47, seeks a national energy policy role. Sorensen, 48, longtime Kennedy adviser, would lead the CIA. Senate approval required.
The FCC voted 7 to 0 to suspend all Citizens Band license fee collections amid a court ruling that fees must reflect licensing costs. The move relieves CB operators from paying now, though refunds are not guaranteed and final policy remains under review.
Quiz show host Monty Hall has taped his final Let's Make a Deal and looks forward to other life pursuits. The giveaway over 14 years has handed out about 3 million pounds in cash and prizes. Story and photo on Page Ad.
A diary diary excerpts link George M Steinbrenner to illegal campaign contributions to US Rep William Minshall. Judith Rush a former Minshall aide testified to FBI that the diary contained personal entries from 1972 to 1974. Steinbrenner called the allegations ridiculous and said he cooperated with investigators while noting no campaign reports listed his name.
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