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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1964
Page
9
Lorain County departments face near identical budgets as last year with $2,618,901 available for general fund use, an increase of just $5,000. Commissioners caution department requests exceed the fund by $355,000, requiring cuts and delaying bills and salaries until appropriations are set.
Cleveland native and former Amherst mayor Janik, 33, declares candidacy for Lorain County commissioner under the Republican banner ahead of the May 3 primary. He cites support for Rt 254 and notes past party switch from Democrat to Republican in 1859 and prior runs for Amherst office and Oberlin judgeship.
Dr Stephen A Sheppard brother of convicted wife slaver Dr Sam Sheppard told the Cuyahoga County Republican group he would run for the coroner post now held by Dr Samuel Gerber if the party would back him. He said many urged him to seek the position and a Republican win would imply change.
Mayor Fred B. Sanford announces the five year reappointment of Dr. Robert W. Stevenson to the Elyria Recreation Board. Stevenson has served since May 1953 and chaired the board for five years, with current chair Robert D. Choate. The board includes John L. Jackson George Wiraben and Marion Crowder. Recreation director is Charles R. Hoagland.
The Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce urges nominations for its Distinguished Service Award. Deadline is midnight tonight per Edward Murphy, committee chairman. The 1964 award will be presented at the banquet on January 23, the Jaycees announced.
A Carlisle Township residents group backed by 649 signatures urged the Midview Board of Education to oppose a planned commercial airstrip on South Middle Avenue near East Carlisle School. The board declined to take a position, citing zoning issues.
Mrs. Anna Marie Macri, testee from Vermilion, slid on Maple Avenue in South Amherst when a parked truck pulled onto the pavement. The examiner urged to hold on. a collision caused no damage. She pleaded no contest, was found guilty, and fined ten dollars.
Dr. William E. Stevenson, former Oberlin College president, resigns as ambassador to the Philippines effective date to be announced. He has held the post since December 1961 and will return to private life.
A first person account traces multiple failed quit attempts from tapering to sugar cravings, then the shock of an anti smoking ad. The author recalls addiction pain, social hurdles, and finally quitting to gain weight and better breathing, urging readers to doubt experts and find their own method.
Emergency regulation to the Public Health Council proposes mandatory breakers or Type fuses in all state licensed nursing homes. The measure follows calls from the Ohio Federation for Licensed Nursing Homes urging adoption of the National Electric Code and sprinkler or fire detection systems after a deadly Fitchville Fire.
Lorain County political candidates gear up as the February 4 filing deadline approaches. Incumbents John Pineura LeRoy Kelly and Henry Webber seek reelection to the Common Pleas Court on the Democratic ticket. Sheriff Vernon Smith announces for a third term while Glenn McMullen contests county treasurer against J. Grant Keys. Harvey Holcomb runs for county engineer against Eugene Roberts. Former Elyria mayor Charles Neeson may seek the clerk of courts post. Prosecutor Paul Mikus aims for reelection amid expected primary competition.
WEOL seeks treble damages from Lorain Journal in a suit over alleged advertising practices between 1948 and 1951 and later, with the case revived before U S District Judge James C Connell after a 1960 dismissal for lack of proven losses. The Journal contends no damages evidence was shown.
Registration for Elyria adult education second semester begins next week with courses across vocational extension including practical carpentry machine shop automechanics welding and more. Classes run January 27 start, hours Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4 pm and 7 9 pm, with options in home making academic and commercial tracks.
A motorist charged in a fatal crash appeared in court. Charles Plum 21 of Georgia Ave Sheffield Lake and Samuel Mills 31 of Canton Ave Lorain were fined 254 dollars and costs each as prosecutors noted they had pledged to support the widow and child of the victim. Plum and Ramses a passenger in the Plum car were found guilty of breaking into Le Common Pieas Judge LeRoy rain Sept 20. Walker 19 of Oberlin and Ramses were cited in separate cases involving assault with a dangerous weapon.
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