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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1968

Page

3

Tax ruling on bonds wont snag USS plan

A favorable IRS ruling on tax free status of industrial revenue bonds is reported to shield Lorain County’s $80 million bond issue for U S Steel’s Lorain Works. Underwriters Morgan Stanley likely to close by March 15, keeping tax exemption under present rules. The financing, first of its kind for U S Steel, uses a leasing arrangement with no taxpayer cost.

U. S. Steel Corp New Lorain Works Cleveland Bonding Internal Revenue Service U. S. Treasury Department Morgan Stanley & Co U.S. Steel Morgan Stanley Lorain County Ohio

State patrol chief explains curtailing of car inspection

Columbus Ohio April state highway patrol Supt. Robert M Chiaramonte defended curtailment of random auto inspections amid charges of duplicity by Rep Gordon Scherer Jr He said the legislature failed to act on a man power bill leaving 18 of 27 inspection teams idle and that 27 more patrolmen and 44 mechanics were needed to run the full operation.

Columbus UPI Robert M. Chiaramonte Gordon Scherer Jr Cincinnati Scherer Chiaramonte Col

Elyria Leads 39th Annual Women’s Inter-City Bowling Tourney

Elyria sends the largest contingent among eight cities entering the month-long Kent event at Midway Lanes. The field includes 414 teams, 836 doubles and 1,672 singles with five teams competing March 2 3 and twenty teams March 9 10. Captains listed for multiple local squads.

Elyria Kent Midway Lanes Great Lakes Kitchens Pauline Waldron Green Dragon Pat

Al Martino credits radio for comeback and career

New York UPI report notes Al Martino prioritizes radio over TV though signed for Ed Sullivan and other 1968 appearances. It details his rise with Here Is My Heart and later comeback after a slump, aided by radio exposure, a loan to fund an album, and a move to Cherry Hill where he built his own home.

New York UPI al Martino Martino Capitol Philadelphia England Voyle Gilmore Gilmore Cherry Hill Washington

Cartography advances with new map technology

The National Geographic Society introduces a durable map printed on tear resistant plastic. The Interior Department’s Geological Survey unveils an automatic coordinate plotter to lay out map boundaries and a reference grid, claiming accuracy near one thousandth of an inch.

Washington National Geographic Sociey United States Interior Department Geological Survey

Anonymous donor to build Sheffield Lake rec center

Mayor Jack Miller announced an unnamed benefactor offered to fund a recreation facility in Sheffield Lake. The donor, described as a client of attorney William E. Wickens, plans a building on West Shore Club land on East Lake Road, with meetings, dances, movies, and outside amenities discussed for future development.

Sheffield Lake Jack Miller Miller Lorain William E. Wickens Wickens West Shore Club East Lake Road Ings

Temple Hosts Area Girl Scouts During Sabbath Service

Approximately 60 Girl Scouts and leaders from the Northeast District of Erie Shores Girl Scout Council attended a Jewish Sabbath service at Temple BNai Abraham. Rabbi Louis Dimpson addressed racial problems and Marilyn Lichtessen delivered a welcoming Hebrew speech during Girl Scout Week observances through Saturday.

Bnai Abraham Erie Shores Girl Scout Council Louis Dimpson Marilyn Lichtessen

Closing of East Broad Street for sewer work

Elyria safety service director James T. Tracey announced East Broad Street from Abbe Road to Winckles Street will close starting Monday for trunk line installation for the Southeast Sanitary Sewer District. A four foot from the curb trunk line and heavy earthmoving equipment require the safety closure for about a week.

East Broad Street Abbe Road Winckles Street James T. Tracey Elyria Safety Service Southeast Sanitary Sewer District Tracey

Social workers to hear LSD talk in Lorain County

The Social Workers Association of Lorain County will hold a noon luncheon at the Americana Inn on Tuesday to hear John S. Krepein district chief of the FDA bureau of drug abuse control discuss uses of LSD and other drugs by youngsters.

Social Workers Association of Lorain County Americana Inn John S. Krepein Federal Drug Administration Bureau of Drug Abuse Control

Morton's Prison Grave Uncovering Labeled Publicity Stunt

The Lincoln County grand jury found the Cummins Prison Farm skeleton unearthings were a publicity stunt for former prison superintendent Thomas O Murton. The report, though, returned no indictments and blamed Murton for insubordination and fiscal irresponsibility while noting the site had long served as a cemetery dating to 1923.

Star City Ark Lincoln County Grand Jury Cummins Prison Farm Thomas C. Morton Grand Jury Henry W. Smith Thomas O. Murton Murton Winthrop Rockefeller Arkansas Board of Correction John Haley Board U.S

Avon Lake approves bids to complete water system

Avon Lake boards approve final phase bids for a 550000 expansion of the water system. Plum Construction Co. wins 307532.22 for 9900 feet of 16 inch lines, and Des Moines Steel Co. lands 137680 for a 500000 gallon tower on Lear Road.

Avon Lake Board of Municipal Utilities Plum Construction Co Amherst Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co Pittsburgh Lear Road Avon-Belden Road Ohio Fire & Inspection Bureau Havens & Emerson

Teen Theater Group Forming for Local Teens

A meeting for area teens interested in joining a teen age theater group will occur tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Sue Luby's home 3926 Valleyview Dr Lorain The group Backstage Inc is sponsored by Black River Playhouse Contact information includes Richard Hinderer 220 Boston Ave Elyria Denis Kaszubinski 825 Jamestown Ave Elyria Bonnie MacLeod 90 Edgewood Dr Grafton and Erica Dobreff 2736 Skyline Dr Lorain

Sue Luby Valleyview Dr Lorain Backstage, Inc Black River Playhouse Richard Hinderer Boston Ave Denis Kaszubinski Jamestown Ave Elyria Bonnie MacLeond Edgewood Dr Grafton Erica Dobreff Skyline Dr

IRS offers Elyria tax return help at post office

A branch IRS office will operate in Elyria Post Office for four Fridays starting March 22 with Lorain IRS staff assisting tax return preparation. Hours are 8 29 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Also open Monday April 15 the final filing day. Entrance on East Avenue side.

Internal Revenue Service Elyria Post Office Lorain IRS East Avenue

Car top slashed and camera stolen on Elyria Ave

Sheriff reports say a thief slashed a convertible top on Elyria Ave and stole a $16 camera, causing $140 in damage. Owner Ethel L. Alldoffer of 604 Lake Ave. discovered the break in at 2 a.m.

Elyria Ave Ethel L. Alldoffer Lake Ave

Avon teachers seek pay raises and benefits in negotiations

Avon teachers plan to present a proposal to the board of education after negotiations led by Terrence Smith and superintendent T C Simpson. Requests include a minimum $6,000 base for first year teachers with a Bachelors degree, full experience credit, military service credit, and family hospitalization coverage by the district. The plan uses funds from last year's three mill levy to cover a $350 raise, with ongoing talks to reach agreement.

AVON Board of Education Terrence Smith Avon Teachers Association Smith T.C. Simpson Simpson

County hires two more aides to Lorain prosecutor

Lorain County Prosecutor Paul J. Mikus announced the addition of two part time assistants bringing the office total to ten. John D. Pincura III will serve as research attorney in the civil branch earning 450 dollars a month. John Jay Lowther will handle federal appeals in the criminal branch earning 400 dollars a month.

Lorain County Paul J. Mikus John D. Pincura, III Common Fleas Court John D Pincura John Jay Lowther Orchard Lane Wellington Mikus Pincura Lorain

Man held in collision denies he was driver

Elyria police reported a man said he did not know he was driving during a head on collision at Cleveland Street and Kennedy Memorial Parkway around 4 30 am. Fred Clatter 49 of 204 Belfield Ave was the car driver and faced charges including reckless operation driving the wrong way on a divided highway and possessing two valid driver licenses. He and Martha Breehi 27 of 34411 Westpoint Dr were taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment and released.

Elyria Fred Clatter Bellfield Ave Cleveland Street Kennedy Memorial Parkway Clutter Martha Breehi Westpoint Dr North Ridgeville Elyria Memorial Hospital

Mark opposes tactical nuclear weapons in Vietnam

George L. Mark, Peninsula candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 13th District, states in a letter to Rep. Mendel Rivers that he is opposed to using tactical nuclear weapons in Vietnam. He notes Rivers recently urged their use but says he would back Westmoreland’s request for more troops if needed.

George L. Mark Peninsula U.S Vietnam Mendel Rivers D-Sc Armed Services Committee Mark Rivers William Westmoreland

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