Reagan budget reshapes family finances and college aid
Washington AP reports President Reagan's 1985 budget touches dimes to thousands in impacts for Americans. Elderly premiums rise to 17.70, poor pay more co pays, Pell grants for needy students jump to 3000 but many lose aid, and loans require need. Veterans gain 15 percent in education benefits while IRAs expand for nonworking spouses and alimony. Doctors face Medicare fee freezes, and Legal Services Administration faces elimination.
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Court upholds Dr Gotsis conviction for illegal drug prescriptions
The Ninth District Court of Appeals upheld nine counts of illegal prescription processing by Dr George Gotsis of Lorain. They rejected defense claims, affirmed that issuing such prescriptions was pushing drugs, and left in place a 5 to 25 year sentence plus a $10,000 fine.
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Ninth District Court of Appeals
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Lorain
James Burge
Gerald Messerman
Messerman
Burge
Jack Bradley
Lorain County
Common Pleas
Adrian F. Bedeski
Ohio Supreme Court
PUCO Edison accord raises monthly bill 64 cents
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved an agreement that will lift a typical Ohio Edison residential bill by 64 cents per month. The deal involves the Quarto Mining Co. venture with Cleveland Electric and Toledo Edison plus two Pennsylvania utilities. Mines cost more than planned and residents face about 130 million dollars in excess charges. Consumer groups say stockholders should absorb the excess.
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Quarto Mining Co
Ohio
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Toledo Edison Co
PUCO
Weather outlook: mild Thursday with sunny skies
Tonight stays clear with lows 15 to 20 and light southerly winds. Thursday remains mostly sunny and very mild with highs 40 to 45. Chance of precipitation near zero tonight and about 10 percent Thursday. Details on Page A-3.
County sheriff layoffs eyed after funding bill advances
Lorain County leaders seek new funding as House passes a bill to create sheriff districts in unincorporated areas. Voters in districts could approve a property tax for patrols, enabling two or more townships to band together for police service. The measure, backed by the Lorain County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks, now moves to the Senate.
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Roberta Duktig
Columbia Township
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Lorain
Elyria
Paul Jones
Ravenna
Portage County
Lorain County
Marie Tansey
Vermilion
Westlake city car woes highlight old police vehicle
Westlake's Building Director William Price defends using a 1978 Olds Delta 88 on city inspections despite rust, leaks, and unsafe parts. Police Chief Fleischer lamented the car as unsafe, while council debates replacing it with new police cars as bids open. Price attributes reliability to heat lamps and stubborn optimism amid city image concerns.
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William Price
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Fleischer
Theodore Busch
Westlake
Council
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