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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1977

Page

4

Jello Jump Prompts Crowd in Boise With Gelatin

David Barron of Castleford Idaho 19 joined a Boise event where more than 500 participants leaped into about 600 gallons of gelatin seeking marbles and prizes. Barron called the jump dreamlike as a promotional stunt by AP witnessed by crowds.

David Barron Castleford Idaho Boise Barron

Skateboard distance record attempt ends near Tulsa

Charlton a 22 year old UCLA sophomore aimed to skateboard from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. He logged 1,264 miles before quitting near Tulsa Oklahoma due to heat and illness. He still claims a record and plans a 25 mile non stop run.

Charlton Philadelphia Los Angeles UCLA Tulsa Okla Oklahoma Liberty Bell Museum Independence Hall Springfield Ohio St. Louis

Paraphernalia Origin Traced to Greek Meaning Goods

A note explains that the term paraphernalia derives from a Greek root meaning goods beyond a bride's dowry, clarifying its historical usage. The statement links linguistic origin to marriage customs and the broader sense of miscellaneous items.

Notice to bidders for Arts Building project at LCCC Elyria

Sealed proposals are invited for the Arts Building project at Lorain County Community College Elyria Ohio. Bidding documents include plans specifications and forms and may be secured from Finkel Finkel Incorporated with details on examination at local builders exchanges. Bid deadline is 12 00 noon EDT August 16.

Carl E. Bents Finkel & Finkel Incorporated Scieance Od Minka & Fisa Masonic Building Washington Avenue Lorain Ohio Finkel & Finkel, Incorporated 4Th & Washington Avenue F. W. Dodge Corporation The Builders Exchange, Incorporated Scan Company Cleveland

Notice to bid on musical instrument refurbishments

Sealed proposals for Eb horns, Bell Front Bari tones, and Reconditioned Susa phones will be received by the Midview Local School District Clerk at 1097 Elm Street Grafton Lorain County Ohio until 12:00 noon DST August 10 1977. Bids will be opened publicly and read at the board meeting and a report made to the board at its next session. Copies of the specifications may be obtained from the clerk.

MacArthur biography film misses the general's depth

A Lorain area screening of MacArthur notes Gregory Peck's solid performance but delivers a shallow portrait of the controversial leader. The biopic spans Corregidor to West Point, yet it stays one dimensional, sacrificing insight for polish and spectacle.

Gen Douglas MacArthur MacArthur Gen. MacArthur America George Patton Patton Corregidor Phillipines West Point Gregory Peck

Bids Open for Lorain County and Midview School Projects

Sealed bids due July 6 1977 in Elyria Ohio for supplying change of residence and voter forms plus related election materials. Bids require 5 percent bid bond or certified check, with contract awards at the board’s sole discretion and right to reject any or all bids.

Board of Blecthing Commissioners Office

Status of bills in Assembly in Ohio Legislature

Status of major measures in the Ohio General Assembly. SB 221 Meshel budget language bill passed Senate June 15. HB 618 Shoemaker capital improvements budget pending House Finance. SB 3 Roberto debt limit amendment passed Senate March 15, amended and passed House July 13, awaiting Senate. SB 222 Meshel collective bargaining passed Senate June 8, awaiting House Commerce and Labor. HB 650 Sweeney legalizes intrastate Laetrile sales. passed House July 7. HB 115 Tranter helmet rule. passed House June 29 and Senate July 14, pending in Senate Highways. HB 226 Panehal smoke detectors. passed House March 10, pending Senate. HB 580 Wilkowski wage tax, pending before House Rules. HB 22 Eckart bans fluorocarbon propellants. passed House April 6, pending Senate. SB 283 Valiquette congressional redistricting passed Senate July 7. 115 Hall team ticket. Senate pending conference. HB 449 Stinziano tenure rights pending governor. HB 1 Locher one-minute silent period pending. HB 415 Carney creates Ohio Department of Energy pending House. SB 95 Calabrese natural gas drilling in Lake Erie passed Senate June 2, pending House Natural Resources. Also a medical note on Antabuse drug interaction with alcohol.

Meshel Senate House Finance Committee Shoemaker House Senate Highways and Transportation Committee Panehal Senate Labor Committee Hall

City Sealed Bids for Dump Body and Snow Plow

The City of Sheffield Lake invites sealed bids to 4750 Richelieu Avenue until 5 00 p m local time July 25 1977 for a new dump body and snow plow with hydraulic controls for a City owned 1975 International cab CO 1950B. Bid specs are at the address and the city may reject any bid. Arthur A Van Dyke Service Director.

Richelieu Avenue Sheffield Lake Oto

Ohio Edison Home Economists Demonstrate Energy Tips

Gwen Daniels leads Ohio Edison Home Economists in free in home demonstrations on laundry lighting and energy management. They provide guidance on appliance use food prep and budgeting to help customers get more value from their electric service.

Gwen Daniels Ohio Edison

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