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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
3
An inmate at Lewisburg Penitentiary describes brutal prison violence including rape and murders by fellow inmates, argues for reinstating the death penalty, and predicts his own execution by shank if returned to the electric chair. He cites corruption, coercion, and fear as driving forces behind prison violence.
The campaign and administration panels led by Hays control funds, space, and fringe benefits for House members. Representative Hays faces calls to resign as chair as federal probes continue, while his attorney and press quotes dispute details including taped conversations and names of lawmakers.
Former Ohio governor Gilligan endorsed Democratic frontrunner Jimmy Carter praising his candor and straight approach to issues. Gilligan, serving as platform committee secretary, appeared with Carter in Washington where he is not expected to campaign before the upcoming primary.
Prices rose in early trading on the New York Stock Exchange with the Dow at 976.84, up 0.91. Advances led declines 274 to 211 among 736 issues as many big investors awaited Federal Reserve data on the money supply to be released later.
Donna Hillman withdraws from horse racing alleging female jockeys face sexual demands to secure good horses. Grand jury testimony cited and federal probe ongoing. House Ethics Committee votes to start its own inquiry led by Rep. John J. Flynt, with possible summons for Miss Ray and Hays. If Miss Ray names 15 lawmakers and provides tapes, it could trigger a major national scandal.
In Cleveland Ohio Bell employees strike over the new retail sales store. Communications Workers of America Local 4309 leader Jeffrey Rechenbach says the walkout has spread to Canton and Youngstown and now involves about 8,000 workers. The report notes the first U S postal card was issued in 1673.
Former Elyria resident Victor C. Sutcliffe has been appointed director of education and training for U S Steel Corp. He succeeds Roland F. Miller, who retires after 24 years with the company. Sutcliffe began with U S Steel in 1946 and has held multiple training leadership roles at Lorain Works, McKeesport, and the Pittsburgh headquarters. Miller joined in 1951 as general supervisor of training at Lorain Works after teaching in secondary education.
Columbia Gas of Ohio paid 647 186 in property taxes last year in Lorain County. The increase of 3 371 over 1974 follows pipeline and facility improvements in 1975. Across Ohio, more than 37.6 million dollars of natural gas customer payments went to taxes, up 7.4 million from 1974.
Tijuana just across the border from San Diego draws more than 30 million U S. citizens annually for meals, bullfights, jai alai or shopping. Returning travelers may bring back $100 in merchandise duty free if they have not claimed a similar exemption in the prior 90 days.
About a quarter of Amherst homes and businesses lacked power for 40 minutes last night after a gust toppled a tree limb striking a power line. Utilities Director George Gordon said the central city area bore the brunt and normal service was restored later.
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