Mentally Ill Felon Refused Lima Entry
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge LeRoy F. Kelly grapples with what to do with Joseph Polito, 36, of Avon Lake. Polito, a confessed felon diagnosed as mentally ill, was refused admittance to Lima State Hospital for the criminally insane after Lima authorities deemed him dangerous and in need of hospitalization. With Lima turning him away, Kelly faces sending Polito to the Columbus penitentiary, though it lacks a mental treatment focus. Police report Polito’s mental state has deteriorated to mild psychosis, prompting repeated hospitalizations and criminal charges for malicious entry.
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Lorain County
Kelly
Lima Hospital
Lima
Freak picnic calloff quiets Elyria park scene
Cascade Park remained calm at presstime after the National Freak Picnic Day was canceled amid police and park patrol checks. Elyria officials and Keith Dick said the event ended to avoid disruption as youths were asked to leave and cars were screened for outsiders and illicit items.
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Cascade Park
Elyria Parks and Recreation Department
Elyria
Safety Service
James T. Tracey
W. River Street
Tracey
Park Board
Keith Dick
Charles Ct
Tracey Dick
International Bazaar At Sheffield Center Draws Record Crowd
The three day festival opened to a record crowd and runs today until midnight and tomorrow 1 to 6 pm. Foods span 56 nations including Mexican tacos Greek pastitsio Lebanese shish kabob Polish sausage and soul food while continuous entertainment features songs and folk dances. A talent show at 2 pm showcases 35 Lorain girls representing various nationalities.
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Lorain
Sheffield Center
Russia
Polynesia
Zambia
18-Year-Old Votes Sign Up Rapid in Lorain County
Lorain County sees a surge as 18-year-olds register under a new constitutional amendment that allowed 18-year-olds to vote. The county counted 33 registrations yesterday and 10 the day before, including Lorain International’s Queen Cynthia Smith who registered at the Lorain Board of Elections office.
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Lorain
Lorain County
Lorain International
Cynthia Smith
Robert L. Smith
North Central Drive
Lila Black
Jack Wolf
Wolf
Vietnam
U.S
Union AmStan Tentatively Agree On New Contract
A tentative agreement reached between Molders Union Local 268 and American Standard Air Conditioning Division ends a five week strike after a 12 hour session at the Holiday Inn. Ratification by 600 union members is planned for next Tuesday at Northwood School. Federal mediator Joseph Santa Emma commented on the long talks but withheld contract details.
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Molders Union Local 268
American Standard
Holiday Inn
Joseph Santa-Emma
Union
Company
Marriage in miniature at Oakwood School playground
A miniature wedding titled Tom Thumb was staged at Oakwood School playground under Elyria Parks and Recreation. The bride Kathy Moyer and groom Chris Smith, both seven or younger, joined a party including Tracy Gonnella and Lynda Fair as brides maid and maid of honor with Dave Lewis officiating as minister.
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Oakwood
Elyria Parks and Recreation Department
Tom Thumb
Kathy Moyer
Ralph Moyer
Foster Ave
Chris Smith
James Smith
Oakwood Dr
Dave Lewis
Ervin Lewis
Bell Ave
Tracy Gonnella
Tony Gonnella
High St
Lynda Fair
Richard Fair
Penfield Ave
Kevin Bellottie
Ron Bellottie
Leo King
Leonard King
Courtland St
Usher
Don Bellottie
Lorain Boy Struck After Running From Dog
A six year old Lorain boy, Felix Velasquez, ran in front of a moving car chased by a dog and was struck. Driver M. Gonzalez, 32, of 1518 E 29th St., said the boy darted into his path while driving west on 31st Court. Felix Velasquez’s parents, Felix and wife, were in fair condition at St Joseph Hospital with a broken leg and head and arm injuries. The dog owner reported the boy’s fear of the dog. Gonzalez was not cited.
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Lorain
Felix Velasquez
Ter M. Gonzalez
E. 31St St
St. Joseph Hospital
Gonzalez
Unc
Felix
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Randall St
Monica Olejko
Washington Ave
Janette Crisp
Albany Ave
Tamara Ondrick
Willow Ave
C-T
Rob Thomas
By Anita Schrodt
AmStan
By Jerry Drake
Northwood
Gulf Rd
Santa-Emma
Fred Fitzpatrick
Herb Harsar
Frank Kapronica
Bob Fada
Howard Norton
Jerry Jackson
Bernard Buttsavage
Frank McNally
William Bloom
Mervin
Molders Union
Fred B. Sanford
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