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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1969
Page
2
Lorain city council increased building, appeals, and zoning fees to fund a larger building department. Residential rates include 20 dollars plus 2 dollars per 10 square feet for additions, with other structures taxed at a quarter of 1 percent of value. A 35 dollar variance fee replaces 10 dollars, and 5 to 20 dollar charges apply to fences sheds and demolition.
Lorain city council approved a fire prevention bureau with arrest powers to enforce fire laws. The bureau would be headed by an assistant fire chief titled fire marshal and would seek additional manpower and a new fire code, both not acted on. The fire department will request manpower funding from the finance claims committee tonight and bids were approved to modify the main station door for a new snorkel truck arriving early next year.
Operators in Amagasaki surrender, asking the city to find buyers for their facilities and lots. They say business stays good but seek a return to more honorable enterprises and request government help to begin new ventures.
Lorain city council approved easements and bid advertising for the Oberlin Avenue sewer plan. The project, with financing, is expected to save over 2 million dollars, while delays in timetable talks with the Cleveland Diocese and city officials create strained relations.
Mexico City notes that in 1968 the Industry and Commerce Department recorded 170000 tons of seafood eaten, including fish, shellfish and shrimp, with a per capita consumption of 8.8 pounds per year.
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