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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1977
Page
3
Washington reports February unemployment at 7.5 percent as winter weather and energy shortages trigger thousands of layoffs. U.S. jobless total 7.2 million while employment rose to a record 89 million and the workweek edged up to 36.4 hours.
An American group recounts a Moscow incident at the Rossiya Hotel where the fire trapped guests, crews lacked rescue actions, and casualties were reported between 18 and 50 by different sources. Tour members describe chaotic evacuation, limited official communication, and government controls cited by an attorney witness.
Treasury and IRS analyses show 182 persons with incomes of $200,000+ paid no income tax in 1975, down from 244 in 1974. About 6,000 used provisions to reduce taxes and the 1975 Tax Reform Act further reduces nontaxables. The report notes changes will largely end high income nontaxables, with a small remainder likely.
A tentative three year contract was reached between Elyria Fisher Body Plant management and United Auto Workers Local 780 after marathon talks that began Wednesday. A ratification meeting for about 2300 members is set for March 13 at the UAW Hall on Lowell Street. Jim Waldo said he is pleased and expects approval. The pact covers seniority overtime equalization and better health and safety conditions. Talks had dragged on for over six months with nationwide GM talks influencing local talks and brief strikes at Parma and Sandusky plants last week.
An Owosso Michigan tree, over 145 years old, has a millwheel rim embedded in its trunk. The wheel once stood against Weatherproof Body Corporation land near Bentley Park, and the tree now appears much as in 1930. It is noted in Michigan's Famous and Historic Trees.
Samira Kamoun, 26, a Chaplin impersonator who recently arrived from Tunisia via England, lives by imitating the silent icon. He rents himself out for about 50 dollars an hour, drawing clients by mimicking Chaplin’s duck walk outside upscale restaurants and handing out business cards.
Petitions oppose the bid as seven councilmen back an override, needing eight votes to overturn the mayor’s veto. Blevins may abstain, with debate on how his abstention counts. Legal experts dispute counting methods and the issue may go to court. Petro accuses Elyria citizens of being tipped off by council for the parking lot. The bank seeks an 11 year lease at $1500 monthly, with a 15 day notice to cancel and liability for remaining construction costs.
Pike County grocer Caught Long Jr stumbles in third Pot O Gold appearance. His near half million dream ends as $7,000 is added to a prior $230,000 win. Toledo housewife Vengie Snyder earns $4,000 and a shot at $250,000 next week. Defiance resident Joseph Waldman takes $51,000 top prize in Double Play. other winners include Leatha Prowell and Cornelia Sarich among several small prizes.
Columbia Gas will raise bills starting April 1 by .75 of a cent per 1000 cubic feet, boosting most residential charges by 11 to 26 cents monthly. The rise reflects a 2.41 cent hike in gas purchase costs offset by a 1.66 cent semiannual adjustment, with slight regional variation for Elyria Lorain area customers.
Some Red Sea fish switch sexes, starting as orange and gold females and later maturing into red hued males with spotted fins. They feed on the coral of vibrant reef habitats as part of their life cycle.
Local grain prices at yesterday's market close show wheat at 2.27 dollars per bushel shelled corn 2.21 oats 1.68 and soybeans 7.85 per bushel.
AP report notes butter sales to retailers in major cities with cartons delivered and prices ranging from 69 to 81 cents for eggs, mostly 70 to 72. Ohio farm hens at nine cents, butter and egg prices steady in New York and Chicago wholesale markets with Class 1 large at 36, Class 2 large 55, mediums 49, smalls 45, west run breaking stock 32, checks 47. Also mentions second class mail privileges at Elsna and Ohio rate notices with weekly and yearly subscription prices.
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