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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1975
Page
4
The Lorain levy was crushed 4 to 1 as voters rejected the request. LEA officials blamed the defeat on a combination of uncertain state aid, tax resistance, and board dissension. They warned financial strain looms in 1976 with contracts already set and staff cuts limited to attrition.
The board backed Dickerson amid conflict claims as complaints about the Welfare Action Center grew. Audiences blamed the welfare department for problems, while Dickerson denied fault and noted forged checks and missing funds had been resolved, with security tightened by safekeeping checks in safety deposit boxes.
UK built car sales in early July rose 6 percent over June, the strongest start since last October, yet deliveries July 1-10 fell 5 percent from a weak year ago and were the lowest for the period since 1971. Ford and GM executives voiced cautious optimism about a gradual market recovery amid overall economic improvement. An analyst noted the pace is quicker than anticipated.
Democratic National Chairman Robert Strauss indicated the party is leaning toward New York City as the site for next year’s convention. The Miami Herald cited a Washington dateline saying reports NY was chosen were not wrong enough to be incorrect. A party committee meets Sept. 8 to pick the city, with New Orleans and Los Angeles as other contenders.
MIAMI SPRINGS Fla. Albert E Cox 39 bookkeeper for the city since 1974 vanished on a Georgia trip after sending postcards claiming a good time a routine missing persons report revealed over 85000 dollars in city funds missing and a probation violation from an embezzlement conviction in Georgia coworkers recall he was the first to arrive and last to leave the office authorities search for him while noting his alleged dual life and flight suspicion.
The stock market opened higher today on the New York Stock Exchange as trading began. The Dow Jones industrial average reached its highest level in 16 months, signaling strong early momentum in a busy session.
NEW YORK UPI Insur ance company health benefits paid 16 persons 65 and over totaled a record $521 million in 1973, the most recent year available. Hospital expense benefits led with $277 million, while surgical medical and dental benefits totaled $138 million and disability policies paid $106 million to those unable to work due to illness or injury.
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association notes yesterday's closing grain prices with Wheat 3.11 per bushel, shelled corn 2.67, oats 1.40, and soybeans 5.29 per bushel. Local farmers and buyers observed steady activity at the market close.
In Cleveland, Kroger announced a plan to help seniors cut food costs across seven Northeast Ohio counties. A spokesman said the program will save about 1.11 dollars weekly, drawing criticism from Clara L. Acocello of Active Clevelanders Together who urged a 15 percent discount. Eligible residents 59 or older with fixed incomes will receive a club card and a 12-item coupon booklet, allowing weekly exemption from extra purchases on sale items and discounts on staples like eggs, bread, chicken, and beef.
The FTC accuses Kroger Co of advertising products not in stock and charging higher prices than advertised. It cites a two year old survey across many stores, says some items were in stock but priced above ads, and seeks a consent order to ensure advertised items are available at or below the advertised price.
Milwaukee Richard T Lindgren executive vice president of Mead Co Dayton has been nominated president and chief operating officer of Koehring Co He will be elected at the directors meeting July 25 The Lorain Division is at East 28th Street and Fulton Avenue The firm makes construction equipment and industrial machinery A new process can yield cooking and salad oil from soybean oil says a USDA chemist The process could boost U S soybean markets An Asian moth with a wingspan near a foot is noted
In Luanda, MPLA forces control most of the capital while a rival FNLA army of about 3,000 may push toward the city. After a week of nightly fighting, roughly 300 people are dead and about 1,000 wounded. Agostinho Neto's Soviet backed MPLA has driven Holden Roberto's FNLA from most of the port city.
Ohio retailers receive Butters and eggs pricing notes with cartons delivered in large sizes at 64 cents and 59 to 61 cents for others. Poultry prices at Ohio farms show steady markets while New York and Midwest reports cite unchanged wholesale class 1 large 42, mediums 33, smalls 26, nest run 37, checks 31.
The snippet lists publication details for The Chronicle Telegram Lorain County paper dated July 16 1975. It notes address at 225 East Avenue Elyria Ohio with carrier delivery and home rates. Rates given include daily and Sunday pricing and annual in advance figures. Names of offices and phone numbers appear for Lorain and Cleveland regions.
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