14 Feb 1981
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1981
Page
1
A historical overview shows a 87 item courtship cost list ending with a diamond ring and honeymoon. It notes rising luxury purchases like theater and hockey tickets, higher single dating rates since the 1950s, and census figures placing median first marriage ages at 20s. Current Bermuda honeymoon a evaluates at 950 for seven days.
Washington reports a sharp wholesale fuel price rise fueling inflation fears. The Labor Department notes the Producer Price Index rose 0.9 percent in January, an annual rate around 11.4 percent, with energy posting the largest gain at 27 percent, signaling more upswing ahead.
A Sohio spokesman says gasoline prices likely won’t accelerate for the rest of the year, despite a 10 cent rise in six weeks. The latest hike adds 2 cents at Sohio stations and 1 cent to dealers, with self-serve prices about 4 cents lower.
Cleveland area Better Business Bureau president Robert Ramsey takes a firm stance against business bad guys. Staff writer Mary Tanghee notes regulatory pressure and consumer protection in a shifting market. Tom Ford probes domestic cars with components from up to 17 foreign countries. In accents, fast food expands beyond burgers to sandwiches, soups, and salads.
Common Pleas Administrative Judge Floyd D Harris denied the $5,335.80 in compensation for January work by two special prosecutors and an investigator, pending a Court of Appeals decision on former Judge Mikus’s December 29 order. Harris urged awaiting appellate guidance before authorizing $156,000 in expenses for 16 indictments.
Ford Motor Co announces temporary layoffs totaling 2,200 workers at two Brook Park engine plants starting Monday, adding to 3,100 already on long furlough. About 1,950 machining and maintenance staff stay. Union leader Thurman Payne cites prior estimates of 3,400 layoffs. Additional recalls and layoffs unfold at Walton Hills, Elyria, Euclid, Parma, and Twinsburg facilities with varying counts.
The forecast calls for clear skies tonight with low temperatures in the low to mid 20s. Sunday should be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 40s and near zero chances of precipitation. Details on Page A-3.
Police report three men robbed the Northern Savings and Loan on Antioch Road Friday afternoon at about 3:15 pm. A chrome revolver was shown as the men jumped the counter and searched money drawers, taking cash from one drawer before fleeing on foot. No suspects yet.
Garwood Pic Robert R. Garwood, convicted of collaborating with the Viet Cong, was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge by a five-man Vietnam veteran jury. He spent 14 years in Vietnam and two awaiting court martial before being freed today, with the outcome stopping short of life imprisonment.
Bobby Garwood avoids confinement in his dishonorable discharge while his lawyers pursue overturning the conviction. They argue Viet Cong torture drove him insane and request years of treatment. back pay awaits decision by the Military Claims Court. Separate Jacksonville charges accuse him of sexual abuse and lewd acts involving a 7 year old. District Attorney Andrews says decisions pending and witnesses will be contacted.
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