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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1965
Page
5
Lorain officials report candidacy declarations for the Sixth Ward council seat show a four way Democratic field and a Republican bid by Shirley Klassen, a housewife of 4313 Charleston Ave.
Negotiations between Western Automatic Machine Screw Co and Local 101 United Auto Workers resume tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Americana Hotel, per federal negotiator Qisar White. The session scheduled for yesterday was cancelled by mutual agreement. In Lorain, Joseph J. Kish joins Frank Septaric, Paul J. Sestili, and George Cocco as Democratic candidates. two wards file for council posts. Incumbents John S. Kolena and Frank W. Katrick seek reelection. Avon Lake filings include Frank J. Resatar for fourth ward and Edward C. Brohl for council at large. Sheffield Laker Milan J. Sebo and Duane B. Parke also filed for fourth ward seats.
Richard L. Bouch 33 filed his candidacy declaration for the Democratic primary on May 4 in Wellington. He campaigns on total government and progress, arguing current leaders have not advanced constructive projects or water capacity despite an enlarged reservoir. He previously ran for council in 1983 and works for Ford Motor Co. Lorain Assembly.
Lorain city council approved an emergency ordinance to cooperate with the federal anti poverty program. Mayor Woodrow J Mathna said the plan uses youths to clear about 30 acres at John F Kennedy Park on Longbrook Jaeger Rd starting phase one. The park department would lead with about 2 youths. street department currently ineligible due to supervision gaps.
Elyria Lorain County Citizens Highway Action Committee chairman Kenneth Sommer calls a meeting at the Americana Inn to review Interstate 90 construction schedules. Sommer cites a 1-90 segment start on Elvira to Sheffield this year and seeks completion timing to Cleveland and possible committee action.
Lorain County Community College reports 660 students registered on the first day of a four day spring enrollment period. Dr. Max Lerner notes 150 evening registrations and 179 newcomers. hours run 11:30 to 4 for day classes and 6:30 to 8:30 for night classes.
Lorain Mayor Wood, Agnew, and Elyria Mayor Fred B. Seaford met in Lorain yesterday to study the feasibility of linking the two city water lines. The plan would provide each city with a source of secondary water in case of emergencies.
Oberlin city officials debated selling water to Carlisle Township at Oberlin rates plus ten percent and studied a 12 inch main to Hale Road. The council considered a drought ration clause and asked Burgess & Niple for costed proof of a profitable contract while noting Oberlin could supply 300000 gallons daily under the proposal.
Rob ert K. Wilson 35, filing for Republican councilman-at-large, reinforces his bid while four Elyrians enter ballots. Filing include Bruce Whitehouse Democrat Wade Worcester Donald Boesel for various wards. Brenneman seeks reelection as city treasurer.
City Council approves an emergency ordinance binding Columbia Gas of Ohio to a three year rate plan. Rates rise to 26.35 to 27.7 cents per 100 cubic feet for initial usage and 6.9 to 7.5 cents for larger blocks, with no fee charge beyond. A subdivision bond deposit rule was added, requiring a 5 percent total cost bond.
Mayor Fred B. Sanford announced he would file for re election either today or tomorrow in the May 4 Elyria Republican primary. Dale C. Kellogg, a former city safety service director and councilman, filed as a Republican candidate yesterday. Franklin D. Taylor is the only Democrat to file so far. filing closes tomorrow at 4 p.m.
Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority reviewed five bids for elderly and low income housing in Oberlin at a special meeting. No final action was taken. Apparent low bidder is T J Hume of Lorain at 652000 for a high rise on South Main Street. Community Builders of Lorain bid 772500 for low income projects.
Elyria City Council adjourned late to discuss H and J rezoning of about 43 acres on Abbe Road opposite Lorain County Community College. Seven members backed delaying action after a reports from the building and lands committee, with three opposing the plan.
Frank Zavodsky, director of public works, told the city council that only three property owners are needed for assessments for a Lincoln West Hamilton sanitary sewer. The proposed sewer would cost about 2.00 per foot and $993,000 would be assessed against benefiting property owners.
Vermilion plant of Wakefield Co Lighting Division halted production as International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 998 initiated a noon strike over seniority and wages. The two year contract expired January 31. picket lines surround the 731 Water Street facility while management, led by attorney Richard Lth of Elyria, keeps administrative staff on duty.
Elyrians will vote in the May 4 primary on a .75 mill pay rate levy renewing for five years and a .2 mill operating levy renewing for two years. City council approved placing both renewals on the ballot. Kenneth A. Erweck urged full support while cautioning against efforts to substitute an income tax.
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