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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1975
Page
3
In Los Angeles Muhammad Ali jokes with Mayor Tom Bradley at a press conference after a proclamation declaring yesterday Muhammad Ali Day. Ali, visiting for Black cultural programs, muses about entering politics and questions which country he might lead.
SCLC head Hosea Williams and three others were arrested for criminal trespass and disrupting a place of business during President Ford's economic conference in Atlanta. The protestors shouted for the President as Ford aides cited a tight schedule but offered no meeting.
Columbia Township trustees hear plan to pursue legal action against Trustee Chairman Roland Bartter over a shared building on Snell Road with James Hobart, amid zoning concerns raised by residents on Snell and Boone roads. The meeting also approved a zoning update, appointed a new zoning board member, and scheduled a public auction for a 1957 GMC dump truck.
Lorain council approved filing for federal grants totaling more than 7 million dollars for two projects Kansas Avenue railroad underpass costing 500000 and Colorado Avenue widening costing 838000 to link to I 90. The action followed assurances that the measure would place the city on a funding waiting list, not commit funds.
Lorain City Council debated legal action to stop increases by Ohio Edison and Columbia Gas of Ohio. The council discussed fuel cost clauses in contracts, potential contract cancellations, and a 3.2 cent per 1 000 cubic feet gas rise. Councilors urged inquiries to PUCO and state legislators for possible special rates.
Erie County Welfare Director Max Hofmeister defended department policy as administratively sound while contradicting a state review that urged 15 changes. The panel urged clearer job descriptions and regular staff meetings, with two recommendations still unmet including more office space and new programs. The commission created a public assistance advisory board and a social services advisory committee to oversee welfare matters.
Elyria City Council approved a 100 unit five story senior center on a 2.2 acre Lodi Chestnut site with a 10 1 vote after Ryba failed to sway support. The project hinges on federal HUD funding likely vanishing after February 10. Council also rezoned the site to multi family residential on second reading amid housing advocate pressure.
A statewide taxpayers assistance program helps Ohio residents file 1974 personal income tax returns. In Lorain Elyria area agents operate at 400 Reid Ave Lorain Room 201 and 20450 Center Ridge Rd Rocky River until April 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 45 p.m. weekdays.
David A. Woods, 26, of 432 Clinton Ave Lorain, was fined 150 dollars and costs and received a two six month suspended jail term after pleading guilty to assault before Judge John D. Pincura for a September 16 offense involving Everett Lowe. The jail term was suspended on a one year good behavior promise.
Creston 360 consignors sold 1,355 head with strong demand for calves and top prices for choice heavies. Hog prices were $1.50 lower week over week. best number one hogs above 39 dollars, tops to 40.30 for quality Yorkshire. Cows and bulls mixed. Holsteins up to 22.50, best steers near 39, heifers to 35, feeders mostly steady with varied lots. Thick ranges across calves, hogs, and dairy cattle reflect active market and selective demand.
Ona R. Nichols, 59, of Kent New York, was charged with driving while under the influence after deputies observed his car drift left of center on Grafton Road at 1 a.m. He was jailed in Lorain County.
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