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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1979
Page
3
Elyria cigarette distributor Bob Murphy of Matthew Zechman Inc says major brands will raise prices by 55 cents per thousand. Four manufacturers have wired the hike and the next likely move could come next week.
Wellington-Huntington Road area along Rt. 58 near Wellington added to the National Register of Historic Places. About 22 historic homes and buildings may qualify for preservation grants and FHA/HUD loans. the listings include Greek Revival farms, two one room schools, an inn, three churches, a township cemetery and Findley State Park. The district expansion also widens Wellington's historic district.
US Representative Don J Pease of Oberlin described President Carter's cabinet shakeup as puzzling and unusual with no major changes in over two years. He questioned selections and suggested a desire for a more team oriented, less independent cabinet, citing Schlesinger and energy industry ties.
Columbia Gas of Ohio says outdoor gas lighting will be phased out within a couple of years. Federal law bans natural gas for outdoor lighting by commercial and industrial users after November 5 and by residential municipal customers after January 1, 1982. Gas companies cannot supply gas for new fixtures and must disconnect existing ones by those dates, with some exceptions for safety or memorial reasons.
Amherst council committees approve a 1500 base salary increase plus an hour raise for part time officers retroactive to July 1. The plan faces funding questions and possible borrowing or cuts to summer staff as council weighs how to cover about 15110 in raises plus fringe benefits.
The Ninth District Court of Appeals reversed a four to 25 year prison sentence after finding the sentencing judge failed to personally advise defendant Willam Trinemeyer of his rights to confront witnesses and to remain silent after his guilty plea. The decision reopens charges and remands for possible grand jury action, with related cases including two co defendants.
A probate trial in Cleveland continues July 30 over control of a 180000000 empire of newspapers, cable outlets, contracting firms, and a Florida country club. Harry Horvitz, publisher of Lorain Journal and other papers, alleges mismanagement by brothers Willan and Leonard and attorney Frances E Kane since 1965 after Samuel Horvitz’s death.
Former Ohio Budget Director Howard Collier urged a constitutional amendment to create a partisan commission that would set salaries for legislators and elected officials and have automatic pay increases unless lawmakers refuse. He argued the plan would reduce rancor from self raises and recalled the prior Compensation Commission’s limited power. The report also notes Gov James A Rhodes’ 17 day China mission, his wife Helen Rhodes’ reaction, and interim senator Gerald L Ritchie’s comments as Republicans discuss budget votes.
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