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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1977
Page
11
City Auditor Thomas M. Radican and City Solicitor George Ferguson clash over spending approvals. Radican says only council may authorize expenditures while Ferguson asserts a broader view. The week brought competing letters from both officials outlining their positions.
Tom Radican argues no money is missing and the Auditor lacks authority to spend or pledge city funds. He blames ongoing inflation and council decisions for the crisis, accuses Mayor and council of stalling, and vows to ensure city workers are paid while seeking budget cuts and higher revenues.
Ferguson writes that the Mayor cannot conditionally sign an ordinance and that a signed temporary appropriation makes it law. The City Auditor must ensure funds exist before payrolls are paid, requiring proper appropriation and available treasury funds. The recipient should review records to confirm sufficient funds before issuing the Jan 7 1977 payroll checks.
Three marriage seminars at Faith Lutheran Church in Avon Lake explore changing roles and the strains on couples. Feb 7 14 and 21 from 7 to 9:30 pm, 15 per couple or 9 per person, sponsored by Northeastern Lorain County Human Resources Center, Lorain County Community College and the Walter G Nord Centers.
The Federal Register outlines new warnings for birth control pills after the FDA cites significant new information on serious health risks. It expands patient warnings and offers a detailed doctors booklet, noting increased chances of blood clots, arterial problems, cancer, and effects on unborn babies. That the agency wants informed choices amid comparing methods underlines the balance of health risk and pregnancy risk.
Gregory A. Pietch age 26 of 1020 Kingsway Dr Lorain a branch representative and Karen Ann Ready age 23 of 514 W 20th St Lorain a therapist aide along with Larry E Fortune age 20 of 1944 Fowl Rd an assembler appear in a court filing Cin
An unknown thief seized a purse from a salon employee walking north on the Washington Avenue bridge around 6 30 pm Wednesday. The bag contained cash, identification papers, and two checkbooks. Police provided details including involved names and addresses as part of the investigation. The report notes unrelated names and a concluding remark about rabbits.
Snowy and extreme cold days trigger early alerts to families via radio. Supt Donal d Schick states announcements will air before 7 a.m. on WNCO Ashland and WLKR Norwalk with 101.3 FM 1340 AM and 95.3 FM 1510 AM respectively.
Elyria High School presents See How They Run in the auditorium at 8 15 p m with the senior class production. Oberlin College Tumblewood Players perform Storybook Theatre with 3 and 8 p m showings in Wilder Hall lounge. Snow accumulations in La Grange prompt a council discussion of a 1973 ordinance placing sidewalk and gutter duties on property owners.
Monday is the deadline for several taxpaying categories to file or amend for 1976. Farmers and fishermen must file or pay by March 1 unless they file a full return and pay all tax due. The Amherst council will enforce the snow nuisance ordinance as police report snowmobile issues. Army Reserve air facility supervisor Maj. Lawrence J. Cayne will speak at Marion Steele High School January 25 at 7 30 p.m. in Room 115, sponsored by Amherst Township Trustees.
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