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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1977
Page
3
Elyria officials consider a 2 mill five year levy and two 1 mill levies to fund street repairs and police fire budgets as estimates put needed costs above available funds. Residents fear cash shortages while city cuts costs and faces 3.5 million in notes and overdue bills.
A gunman named Moore took hostages at a two story brick building and demanded to speak with President Carter. He urged an end to racial oppression and crime while promising a news conference if released. Police and FBI people coordinated with reporters as the situation unfolded.
In Elyria Ohio a bid to overturn a veto on downtown parking lot plans failed as councilmembers faced conflict of interest concerns. Blevins sought recon sideration and abstained, then asked to be excused. Ryba Baird Klimczak voted against the override. A crowd debated the issue while petitions and endorsements from local groups appeared. The lease with EST would pay the city 1500 per month for five years with renegotiation and 85 day cancellation. after 10 years ownership transfers to the city. Council member Tollett supported the lease citing parking needs and proposed refer to the community development committee for leases to Turner Block tenants.
Opening Wall Street notes and Lorain County Farm Bureau grain prices for yesterday show wheat 2.30, shelled corn 2.22, oats 1.68, soybeans 7.94 per bushel. Ohio egg sales to retailers list carton sizes and prices with wholesale poultry and butter notes. Midwest egg wholesale prices and class sizes unchanged. Chicago reports uplifts in bulk carton prices and breaking stock checks.
A New York jury acquitted Sister Maureen Murphy in a sensational trial over the death of a full term male infant found gagged in a wastepaper basket in Nazareth Academy. Medical examiner testified the infant, alive before suffocation, showed signs of oxygen in lungs and intestines. Prosecution questioned the verdict amid public calls for explanation and for identifying the child's father.
City figures show pension deductions from employees are being diverted to general city expenses since October with a January payment to the Police and Fire Pension Fund, leaving creditors owed over 1 million dollars. Officials say an investigation would require county prosecutors, while union leaders consider potential civil action or extending retirement dates.
Republic Steel and Pickands Mather announce an ore float deal beginning in 1985 for 25 years, enabling up to eight million tons yearly to Lorain area. AmShip and Interlake vessels could be built here, with potential expansion of Lorain port facilities and conveyor system if Lorain wins terminal rights.
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