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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1970
Page
5
Mayor Leonard Reichlin proposes hiring a national firm to compact garbage and haul it to processing plants, turning the landfill into a collection station. Fire crews fought ongoing blazes at the dump, with cars and hoses tracking fuel and rekindled flames, hampering emergency response.
In Wapakoneta Stephen and Viola Armstrong attend a luncheon marking the first anniversary of Neil Armstrongs moon walk. Mayor Schlatter proclaims Neil Armstrong Day and flags are to fly, as the Armstrongs focus on autograph requests, a new museum project, and a quieter life after his NASA desk job.
Cleveland Transit System workers vote today on a proposed two year contract that would raise wages by 75 cents an hour. Amalgamated Transit Union members returned to work after union leaders recommended accepting the proposal.
The U S Geological Survey notes slim chances of finding gold but offers a list of nine reports and maps on gold producing areas. Readers can request the list by writing to the Survey in Washington D C 20242. A second list of 19 state agencies offering prospecting information is also available.
Police investigate damage to more than 50 tombstones at Ridgelawn Cemetery on Ridge Street. Thirty three headstones were toppled and 22 markers damaged or broken in the west end. Reported by a citizen at about 9 40 a m yesterday with no damage estimate yet.
A 35 year old Litchfield man Paul Vaughn died when his pickup struck the car he was attempting to pass on Rt 76 just south of the Medina Lorain County line. The truck rolled over into a field. the car driven by Raymond Arnold of Dover sustained minor damage and no injuries.
Amherst man Stanley Matlock 25 was treated for bruises at Amherst Hospital after a motorcycle left the road on Rt 58 near Rt 113 and struck a ditch. Deputies said damage to the bike was about 500 dollars. No charges were filed.
Dr. Gerald W. Bunyan will vaccinate household pets at the Avon Police Department for a $2 fee as part of a two week effort sparked by a 14 year old girl bitten after a fox with rabies was found. Mayor Mitock urges participation and notes medical staff will provide required forms and information. The county health commissioner says foxes and skunks pose the greatest rabies danger to pets.
Elyria School officials plan to set the total repair cost for Ely Stadium on August 4 when bids are opened. Engineers and insurance adjusters estimate damage at 125000 dollars from a April 1 fire caused by children playing with matches. Bleachers reinforced with steel scaffolding will allow about 4000 spectators but complete restoration waits until after football season. Locker rooms and storage areas have been cleaned and painted and are ready for use.
The weekend traffic toll in Ohio rose to 22 deaths with a spike from a quadruple fatal crash on a freeway near Lima Saturday. Five deaths occurred yesterday as the tally began at 6 p.m. Friday and ended at midnight yesterday, higher than the year’s non holiday average of about 17.
A special county grand jury in Columbus opened an extended inquiry into the state investments scandal. Witnesses will include James Brenan, executive director of the School Employes Retirement System, with about 40 witnesses planned. The probe covers SERS operations and Crofters, Inc. loans and investments tied to state treasury funds and political contributions to GOP candidates.
Ohio State Senator Robin T. Turner says he accepted a $7500 donation from a Crofters officer believing it came from many individuals. He states he acted in good faith and did not know Crofters did business with the state. Turner plans to stay on the ballot, citing the 35060 voters who backed him. He would repay the money if asked, even by remortgaging his home.
Lorain contractor Belu and Sons Paving Inc won with 77 859 to build 6200 feet of paved access roads into French Creek Reservation Burrell Woods Section. Other bids were 99777 from RJ Platten Contracting and 94486 from Plas Construction. Work to be finished by Sept 1 ahead of Labor Day crowds.
Police reported Saturday night vandalism at Fairhome School on Illinois Avenue and E Street. Water color paint smeared hallways and supplies were moved. entry spotted at 2 39 a m by patrolman pieces. Window broken on south side. damage amount undetermined though business manager Adolph Kohlmyer said removal of paint could limit damage. Footprint found on smeared floor.
The Camden Township trustees approved a 1971 budget of 43239 after a public hearing Saturday night. They discussed renewing a one mill levy for fire department operations with action pending at the August 3 meeting. The current millage is 7.68 and one mill would raise about 2534. The general fund shows 9160 in expenditures and 10341 in receipts with trustees and clerk salaries totaling 4000.
In six months four Lorain County common pleas judges disposed of 895 of 973 assigned cases. Judge Henry Webber handled 437 divorce cases and had three percent of his cases disposed. Pincura, Kelly, and Mikus shared civil and criminal caseloads with several dozen cases finished by each. Jury trials totaled 18 for Pincura, 10 for Kelly, and seven for Mikus. Webber had none.
Elyria attorney Kenneth Rothgery will represent Richard Sargent in his appeal of an armed robbery conviction in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Sargent, 25, was tried on two first degree murder counts and one armed robbery count and found not guilty of the murders. If the appeal fails he faces 10 to 25 years for the armed robbery and pending transfer from Pendleton Prison to Ohio.
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