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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1983
Page
4
Republican Sen. Ben Gaeth warns Celeste tax package triggers taxpayer revolt as 90 percent income tax surcharge wins Senate approval. Ohioans For Tax Reduction leader Daxnamt Zuber says opponents aim to repeal the increase by petition and possible statewide ballot if lawmakers fail to act within four months.
U S Rep Harold Washington defeats incumbent Jane Byrne by about 29 900 votes in Chicago with strong black turnout. Daley concedes as Epton runs Republican in April general. polls show Byrne carried white voters and amid reports of vote fraud the election draws federal monitoring.
Lorain County officials faced sharp exchanges as Commissioner Fred Ritenauer Auditor Julian Pijor and Treasurer J Grant Key debated a 17 percent budget cut costing about 85000 to 25 of 45 staff. Pijor disputed the figures and warned layoffs. Key backed the need for cuts citing government rules and unemployment costs. A court report warned 65 of Domestic Relations Court staff could be laid off without rescission of cuts.
Police chief sent a written reprimand to Pt Gene Taliano in an ongoing brutality investigation involving a 26 year old Lorain man, with city safety director Wanda Tully noting by law no further action can be taken by the director. The case also involves Fire Chief Alfred Damm and a separate gambling charge against city firefighter Michael D Calabrese. Taliano, 35, has been under review since January, after an incident where Solak, 26, was injured during a confrontation and later pled guilty to a reduced charge of physical control. The outcome highlights internal disciplinary options and public safety tensions in Lorain.
Lorain County Sheriff James A. Mertz told a Congressional panel Tuesday how to stave off home foreclosures. The procedures discussed could become a standard for the United States. The weather outlook notes a 30 percent chance of flurries tonight with a low of 11 to 31 and westerly to northwesterly winds. Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of flurries and similar temperatures. Details on Page A-3.
Elyria marks 150th anniversary of incorporation on Feb 23 1833 led by Ozias Long and Mayor Michael Keys. A summer celebration includes an outdoor car show parade fireworks and eight day festival with events honoring elderly women youth settlers and churches. A nonprofit will fundraise with four directors named Arthur Hudnutt R Jay Fitch Connie Davis and Bob Choate. general chairman to be announced.
Herschel Walker, Georgia's Heisman winner, will skip his senior college season to sign with the United States Football League, university officials announced.
Sherman Duvall of 630 South Abbe Road fell into a four foot deep coal pit hidden under a sidewalk near the abandoned Weddell House Hotel on East Avenue about 9 10 am. Police said the area was barricaded and Duvall was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital for X rays and observation.
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