29 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1979
Page
1
The Cleveland Indians received permission from the New York Yankees to discuss managing the team with Bob Lemon, the former Indians pitcher and manager during his glory years, marking a step in potential leadership for the Tribe.
Activists accuse Heublein of backing film and TV programs they deem “filth” and violent as they demonstrate at a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise. C T photo by Judy Johnson marks the feature on Page B-1.
AmShip division of American Ship Building Co nears settlement as a 10 month strike involved all craft unions. Boilermakers Local 358 president Paul Blanchette urges 850 members to vote for the tentative agreement at a Sunday 10 am meeting at the UAW hall on Baumhart Road. He expresses optimism but says final result awaits the total vote.
For 18 years Angie Barkacs worked as an A&P clerk on Abbe Road. She now pickets outside the former store as Sparkle Market, earning far less. The article notes her vacation disruption and ongoing contract talks with N. Ohio workers, hinting at possible job restoration if a deal passes and a tentative agreement reached at a Cleveland mediation session.
Inflation is expected to top 10 percent in 1979 as OPEC price hikes push costs. Carter aides and private economists warn gasoline and motor oil bills rise about 230 dollars yearly, heating oil costs up over 90 dollars, with food prices seen up 10 to 11 percent. OPEC raises crude from 14.55 to 18 23.50 per barrel. Forecasters say unemployment rises by 0.8 million through 1980 and GDP growth slows two points.
Inside story notes Harry Belafonte as star attraction for CT Night at Front Row Theatre on Aug 16 with ticket sales surpassing 200. It mentions background on Belafonte on Page B-7 and a ticket coupon on Page 6. Also announces Susan B. Anthony dollar coin release and highlights Sue Condon’s Page B-1 feature.
A caller complained a Clark Oil Co station listed two liters for 1.09 dollars, implying gas at over $2 per gallon. A reporter checked and found the sign actually advertised two liters of Pepsi Cola, while gasoline remained 80 to 90 cents.
Locally heavy thunderstorms are possible through tonight with a high chance of rain. Lows will be in the upper 50s to low 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Saturday brings partly sunny periods, a shower risk, and highs around the low 70s. Winds southwesterly near 10 mph tonight, higher near storms.
Ohio legislators prepared to send Gov. James A. Rhodes a 16.5 billion two year budget and a 33.5 billion school funding measure. A conference committee resolved differences after four days of talks. The plan restores a 2 percent property tax cut and maintains an 8 percent pay raise for over 80,000 state workers along with a cost of living boost for 96,000 retirees. The House and Senate swiftly approved the school bill before adjourning for a summer recess. Rhodes and leaders plan a 17 day trade mission to China starting Saturday.
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