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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1978
Page
1
In Mineau Mall yesterday Dan Kuchcinski, a three time world horseshoe champion, faced a local challenger in a lighthearted match. The author recalls Kuchcinski's famed 66 consecutive ringers and details from their playful warmup and commentary by his wife Sue Gillespie.
Lorain County may be shrinking per U S Census Bureau estimates 1974 1976 while local planners led by John Hall of the Regional Planning Commission project continued growth to 2000 The discrepancy sparks calls to reconcile figures for future federal grants and facility planning including wastewater and medical care capacity.
The first death in the month old United Mine Workers strike occurred in eastern Kentucky. Mack Lewis, 65, of Stanville, was shot at least five times allegedly by a mine security guard Ralph Anderson. Anderson was charged with murder and jailed in Lexington for safety. UMW President Arnold Miller warned the violence could worsen if a new contract is not reached, urging operators to return to bargaining.
Report notes Orthodox Christmas in Julian calendar churches with Rev. Lev Opoka of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church Lorain preparing the altar. In labor news, UMW and Bituminous Coal Operators Association talks to resume in Washington after a hiatus. Miller disbanded his contract bargaining committee citing the BCOA. most members were not present in Washington during talks. Weather: cloudy with dense morning fog, highs 40 to 45, showers tonight, windier Sunday, chance of mixed rain and snow flurries by sunset.
President Carter spoke at the White House after a 19,000 mile nine day tour visiting Poland Iran India Saudi Arabia Egypt France and Belgium He praised the friendship shown by other nations and said the trip showed what the United States stands for He announced plans to ask Congress for a defense spending rise and to deploy 8000 more U S troops to Western Europe totaling 23000 soldiers with funding.
Six children were found stabbed and shot to death in a Rockford near West Side home. Police said several victims were stabbed repeatedly and others shot. Parents were absent and sought by authorities. No suspects named as details remained unavailable. Rockford is Illinois second largest city near the Wisconsin border about 90 miles northwest of Chicago.
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