03 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1977
Page
1
Leslie Jameson of 11375 Indian Hollow Rd directs his mailman Elton to handle gas bills in a way that will keep them from being seen, a gesture tied to easing winter hardships. The note reveals a personal friendship and a hope the bills sink from sight.
A federal emergency natural gas bill signed by President Carter aims to keep homes and hospitals heated, with gas transfers from west to hard-hit eastern states. Officials warn shortages will likely keep factories and schools closed into spring while storage is replenished and some areas consider half-day sessions. Local districts report widespread cutbacks and potential extended closures despite early fuel deliveries.
Tappan Company's Elyria plant will close today at 3 pm and remain shut through February 14 due to the energy crisis. The move, disclosed by company officials, is expected to affect at least 670 workers as production ties up.
President Carter in a fireside chat urged renewing the fighting spirit and a shared sense of national interest. He outlined a reform agenda to shrink federal offices, cut government employees, and fulfill campaign promises while signaling plans for a Department of Energy and broader energy program around April 20. He also said Congress would be asked to permit reorganizing the federal government as the administration reviews 1,250 advisory committees for abolition. The extreme cold has strained natural gas and fuel oil supplies.
About 40 percent of downtown residents watched President Carter's fireside chat last night and those who did praised his down to earth manner. Respondents from various ages and professions described him as honest, sincere, and likened him to Roosevelt, with many saying they would watch future chats. Some did not watch due to work or sleep.
A warm air surge briefly lifted temperatures above freezing but a winter storm moves toward the Great Lakes bringing more snow flurries. Two and a half inches fell with blowing and drifting snow causing hazardous road conditions. Rt 2 and local roads near Oberlin and nearby areas were closed. Temperatures fall tonight with lows 15 to 20 and highs 25 to 30 tomorrow as more snow is forecast.
The Chronicle Telegram photography team led by John Kenney with Gene Krebs and Jeff Bishop won 13 awards in the Ohio News Photographers Association contest, placing second to Akron Beacon Journal. Bishop claimed first in news picture, Krebs earned two thirds, Keaney took three seconds, and Bratten and others earned multiple honors across 22 categories.
In Cincinnati judges weigh if Timothy Papp deserves a new trial or continued prison term after a tense hearing focused on police coercion and his constitutional right to counsel. Attorneys argued dispositive constitutional questions as a panel of judges heard from Papp and his lawyer amid dates, locations, and prior sentences noted in the arraignment and habeas discussions.
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