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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1977
Page
3
A yearlong sale guide outlines monthly bargains from January sheets and towels to October autos. It cites white sales for bedding, china, appliances, clothing, and electronics, plus December post Christmas deals and a passport cost cut. It also notes shifting credit card address requirements and minor dues hikes for AAA Master membership.
City planners debate how to spend proceeds from Fuller Road and Malcolm Maj urban renewal land sale. Norm Failing cites federal restrictions while several council members push for two operations to aid finances. Controversy centers on East Bridge and Cleveland sites and the impact of a federally required land use plan on future sales.
A PAGCOFF call reports boycotts growing against General Foods as coffee costs rise over three months. Crops in Colombia suffered damage last year cutting supply. A few area residents surveyed provided sparse views on the situation.
UPI reports Kissinger may become CBS’s next chief as founder Paley plans retirement this spring. CBS declined to confirm. network spokesman said no decision has been made. The Post cited Paley’s selection as successor. the line of succession remained unsettled.
A Brook Park Ford plant rejected fifty applicants amid unclear credit and hiring criteria. Officials cited internal policy and market conditions as reasons, while community members questioned transparency and possible bias in the process.
Fire caused $10 000 in damage to Ruth Fave Cook’s second floor apartment at 120 Teémant. Elstia fire officials traced the blaze to a southeast bedroom, detailing extensive damage to the second floor and two adjoining units. No injuries were reported.
Sir Francis Drake led voyages stealing ships laden with gold silver and jewels. He sailed the oceans accompanied by loyal crew who held a daily prayer service and often delivered sermons during the sessions.
Agosta praised a new peanut-style approach that encourages men to display confidence in the President the nation has chosen, saying it reflects belief in the Carter administration and the future. The remark came via UPI reported coverage.
Auditor Radican notes the city may borrow up to 59 percent of anticipated revenues but fears funds may not cover all debts. The mayor warns delaying action if borrowing April and May cash is needed. Mrs Bowmen pushes to end reciprocity and review tax credits and revenue projections for the year.
Lorain County education officials weigh successors to retiree Essex as a state board will plan the replacement. Showalter and Nunley are named as potential candidates from the area and discussions focus on qualifications and process. The state board will set procedures for a search committee, with Mrs Wise likely to serve. Nunley says he is flattered and views the job as appealing while he remains committed to his current role.
President Ford proposed a 19 billion dollar personal income tax cut along with corporate tax reductions and higher personal Social Security taxes. The plan mirrors earlier tax-cut proposals that Congress previously rejected.
Columbus area prices show No 2 wheat at 2.40, corn 2.16, oats 1.70, soybeans 5.70. Northwest Ohio lists No 2 shelled corn 2.20, soybeans 5.75, wheat unchanged. Egg and butter markets also report firmness with varied wholesale quotes across major cities.
Columbia plans new curtailment affecting 296 small industries and 9,374 commercial users after approval by PUCO. Existing allocations for Elyria Lorain schools and others were already reduced as large users faced cuts. allocations will be based on each customer's top five winter and top seven summer uses from 1971 to 1974 to avoid penalizing past conservation. Curtailed up to 34 percent in winter and 10 percent in summer.
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