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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
10
Lorain council heard four fringe benefit requests from the police department, not wage hikes. A clothing allowance would rise to 200 yearly, with total cost 10 625 for 85 officers. Insurance 3 485, 80 hours leveling off time instead of nine holidays, and longer vacation for senior officers. Requests referred to the finance committee for study.
A West Side building freeze to satisfy a state sewage order ended in a tie in Lorain council. Councilmen Jaworski and Kokinda clashed over delaying development while engineers study a proposed sewer and pumping station project costing about 700000 dollars near Beaver Creek.
The Lorain Port Authority approved a tentative 1972 budget of 63000 with 36000 for operating costs and 27000 for the projects and improvements fund. The budget comes from a 1969 excess levy. actual 1972 figures will await December review. Vice Chairman Hansen was reappointed to a four year term. A dock expansion near the high level bridge was deemed not to impede river traffic and about 60 was approved for aerial photo exhibitions and renderings of the east harbor project.
Lorain council approves an ordinance permitting Ohio Edison Co to raise rates, boosting the average homeowner bill by about 66 cents monthly from a current $9.66. The contract spans 10 years with fuel clause-based adjustments. White of Cincinnati led city negotiations with Elyria and seven other Ohio cities.
Lorain Mayor Woodrow Mathna faced questions over private long distance use and a $500 request to cover office phone bills. Council rejected the transfer, ordering an audit of past bills. Mathna said he reimbursed costs with postage stamps and claimed stamps cover his calls. Audit later questioned figures, leaving funds status unclear amid a police crime-rate note from The Hague.
Lorain council asks Welfare Department to supply welfare recipients to help with manpower. Motion targets using welfare payments for labor at Elmwood Cemetery and indigent burials funding, citing graveyard grass and staff shortages. Both motions passed, county officials to be notified.
Linda M. Richter, 22, of Cleveland, pleaded guilty to one count of forgery and one count of larceny by trick. The judge dismissed 12 counts, referred the case for a pre sentence report, and the prosecutor’s office urged probation considerations. Charles J. Davis, 21, Lorain, had a motion for release denied. he remains in Mansfield Reformatory serving an inde terminate sentence for carnal knowledge of a girl under 16 after a prior mental competency finding.
J. J. Rodale collapsed and died at 72 after an apparent heart attack at ABC-TV in New York while taping the Dick Cavett show. He was pronounced dead at Roosevelt Hospital. Two physicians aided him as Cavett continued a rerun. Herbert F. Johnson named Oberlin College librarian and professor of library science, effective Aug. 16.
The notice lists numerous local residents including James M. Cornish Judith Y. Moore Thomas M. Hillin Denice Pray Gary W. Conner Kathryn B. Ownes Billy L. Sturgill Andrea DeAngelis Thomas A. Day Kathleen M. Kutney Nicola B. Nicoloff Anne E. Franklin Lewis R. Davidson Jr. Joan M. Schneider Glen J. Thome Rose Ann Barnard Terrance G. Martin Kay N. Vanes Curtis R. Herrington Gretchen L. Beal George A. Figula Linda A. Moore David H. Gilbert Rowena P. Myers Seymour R. Owens Candyce L. DeBrunz Robert C. Attkisson Joyce Woolsey.
North Ridgeville city council tabled a 550 foot Crestview Subdivision No 2 sewer line extension ordinance after Mayor Diederich warned of veto. The measure would replace a faulty line. city engineer found the old line inadequate leading to freezing. Council delayed action to June 21, citing prior submission date and objections.
North Ridgeville City Council approved an 8 percent average residential rate increase for Ohio Edison Co. customers. A fuel adjustment adds 0.00045 cents per cent over $6 a ton for coal. A typical bill for 500 kilowatt hours would rise from 13.33 to 14.84, with potential further increases under the new terms. The council also amended the building code to allow plastic plumbing materials and approved uniforms and radios for part-time firemen. It authorized plans and estimates for water line work on Broad Boulevard and Main Avenue.
South Amherst council approved a village zoning ordinance in a special session. It replaces 1953 rules with six districts A R R-1 R-2 D-1 L-1 H-1 and sets minimum lot sizes. A-R single family one acre farms five acres. R-1 and R-2 11250 sq ft for two families. R-2 three or more families 13050 sq ft. commercial half acre. light industrial one acre. heavy industrial five acres. Violations are a misdemeanor up to 100 dollars. Ed Gargasz questioned R-1 lot size amid subdivision yield concerns. adjourned to Monday 7:30 pm.
Albert Young, 51, of 3146 Victory Ave Lorain, was indicted for first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the fatal Feb 18 shooting of Charles Burns 37 owner of the Journey Bar 1650 Broadway Lorain Burns a former Golden Gloves champion Young a construction laborer killed Burns with a .22 pistol after an altercation in the bar Young said he was intoxicated at the time Young is married with four children ages seven years to seven months case had been slated for jury trial Monday
Building Inspector George Tabor issued a final warning to all contractors and subcontractors to register, insure, and bond before working in the city. Noncompliance will lead to prosecution, with fence and pool installers included. He urged residents to keep ditches clear, noting decades of neglect and debris from children hinders water flow.
Citizens backing mayoral candidate Richard J. Noll will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the Elyria Savings and Trust Bank branch meeting room to discuss water rates and lines and a fire station south of the railroad tracks. Warren Burdick Irene Carney and James Fischer serve as publicity secretary and finance chair.
Columbia Township raised about $462 from a public auction of obsolete equipment. Proceeds will go to the road and bridge account. Trustees signed a resolution to destroy old vouchers and papers not of value, retaining items from the past 12 years and those older than 25 years. The annual budget hearing is set for July 19 at 8:30 p.m. at the town hall. Road work continues with patching completed and road sides being moved.
Elyria police report 16 year old David Dornon suffered minor cuts and bruises after his motorcycle skidded and fell on Harwood Street while avoiding a backing car driven by Mary Evelyn Croft. No collision occurred, and Dornon was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital and released.
Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority gains Elyria city approval to pursue federal funds for 200 senior citizen units and 150 low income units. Chairman James D. Anton cites 100 applications for senior housing. official Norm J. Failinng notes aim to replace blighted structures with housing rather than build apartments.
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