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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1978
Page
1
Americans cite high taxes at all levels and inflation reducing living standards in an AP NBC poll. Californians approved Proposition 13 cutting property taxes, while 53 percent outside California would back a similar measure. Inflation remains the top concern, with taxes rising to second place.
In Oberlin Municipal Court a witness testified Ralph Schwendler fired a gun at 18 year old James Hershberger on Quarry Road May 22. Posey, 24, said Schwendler planned the meeting, wore gloves, then shot James and ordered Posey to drive away. Bond remained at 300000 as the case moves to Lorain County grand jury.
Cleveland Mayor Dennis Kucinich loses at the Ohio 8th District Court of Appeals as recall organizers push to count signatures of all registered Cleveland voters. A five day stay blocks a council meeting to set a recall election date while the state high court decides by Tuesday whether to hear the case.
The forecast calls for cloudy skies with warm humid conditions and a few showers and thundershowers tonight. Lows in the mid 60s. Sunday remains mostly cloudy with additional showers and thundershowers and highs around 80 to 85.
President Carter addressed Americans in the Canal Zone from Fort Clayton Panama urging them to help transfer control of the waterway to Panama. He stressed it is their duty to ensure a smooth transition as the canal treaties take effect, promising a new era in U S Panama relations and noting the upcoming final signings with Gen Omar Torrijos. The visit included a mass crowd, Spanish speeches, and a pledge to ease procedures for those affected by the turnover. The article also notes the Gemini roller coaster debut at Cedar Point and a photo by C T reporter Carl Remensky.
Reporters gathered for Cedar Point's inaugural ride of the Gemini, touted as the world's highest steepest fastest coaster. Jokes and nerves ran high as park officials and media prepared to face the new thrill, with one PR officer boasting the rapid construction.
Bloomington Indiana report notes taboo-breaking changes since Kinsey Institute ended. John Barbour and Paul Gebhard discuss trails cut through sexual wilderness and paths overgrown by second thoughts. Also Father’s Day feature and boating to water safety, with local reporters previewing tomorrow’s sections.
Tom O Donnell fourteen with no bait or tackle lands a big fish at the old Ford pond in Loch Friday. He is among youngsters fishing when the fish jump and become trapped among rocks. Story on page 13 with photo by Dave Zapotosky.
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