29 Jan 1981
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1981
Page
1
Elyria Mayor Michael Keys told the finance committee the city should study 4 or 6 cylinder police cruisers to curb fuel use as gasoline prices rise. Police mileage is low because cruisers run equipment and idle for extended periods, prompting consideration of smaller vehicles despite budget limits.
Huntington Township Trustees oppose Betterway's farm addition project on a 1160 acre property. The Sth District Court of Appeals upheld a prior decision by Common Pleas Judge Adrian F. Bedesia denying an injunction against constructing a meeting and guest facilities. Betterway Inc. bought the property to run a social service operation for youths, according to director Tom Peters.
Ex-hostage Joe Hall alleges some clergymen who visited the 52 Americans held 444 days in Iran misrepresented conditions. Banter by Hall and others at news conferences accuses clerics of soft selling the ordeal and aiding the captors. He refrains from naming names while his wife Cheri Lynn stands nearby.
Hostages returned to communities from Krakow Missouri to Balch Springs Texas and Olyphant Pennsylvania amid hero’s welcomes. Marines and civilians kissed cheering crowds, yellow ribbons and Cadillacs symbolizing gratitude as families hugged loved ones and sang God Bless America. Notable homecomings included Marine Sgt Johnny McKeel Jr in Balch Springs and State Department worker Jerry Miele in Youngwood. In Houston William Royer, 49, arrived with 1,000 well-wishers, a yellow ribboned car, and a $444 diesel fund set up by locals to honor his 444 days away.
Lorain Police Chief halts pinball machine crackdown after Mayor Parker pushes for repeal of a 22 year old rule. Hundreds of machines were barred, owners faced confiscation, and court appearances were delayed as council plans to revoke the ordinance. Local taverns resume pinball activity amid legal confusion.
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