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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1979
Page
3
London upholds chairwoman and chairperson disfavored as terms. Editor Joyce Hawkins notes "chairman" covers both sexes. The Oxford dictionary criticizes misuse and distinguishes fewer from less for numeric items, and flags its vs it’s as incorrect.
President Carter and Egyptian President Sadat report basic agreement on strategic matters as talks with Israel proceed. Carter cautions success is not guaranteed and that only after full delegations meet will outcomes emerge. Israeli leaders in Jerusalem voice cautious optimism and worry about possible further concessions from Begin.
Council members spar over funding for street resurfacing. Engineer Lonny Shippy to draft cost estimates while the mayor proposes resurfacing Gulf Griswold and Infirmary at 229000, to be paid entirely by the city. Opponents note piggyback tax could have funded 260000, with state aid and bids pending.
In Mexico City the film Guyana the Crime of the Century will portray Rev. Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple tragedy. Star Stuart Whitman plays a Jones-like figure while Bradford Dillman portrays the commune doctor. Real Productions budgets 2.4 million dollars for shoot across Mexico and San Francisco, with a 1000-strong cast and a summer world release.
On the Roxie death anniversary new charges allege Papp murdered Roxie Ann in an apartment complex behind the Shshofield Center. Her nude body was found behind Oakwood Shopping Center 11 days later. Indicted after Feb 21 testimony, Papp, 29, could face two life terms plus possible parole in about 15 years if convicted of conspiring to murder. Witnesses linked Thom to the murders. Buzwell and Grunda testified, with Nancy Hinchmen as a surprise witness.
Salem Oregon AP John Rideout says his wife Greta filing for divorce two months after their reconciliation is the final straw. Rideout, acquitted in a high profile rape trial, has not seen his wife or daughter Jenny since just before a note announcing her departure.
Richland County Common Pleas Court Judge Max Chilcote dismissed 35 indictments against Sheriff Thomas Weikel and 10 deputies and former deputies citing media coverage and grand jury selection flaws. A new grand jury was ordered immediately and defendants remain on bond until further action.
AV news: Mr Ed the famous talking TV horse dies at 33 in Tahlequah Oklahoma. He was buried on the land where he lived for 15 years after a health decline. Co star Alan Young helped launch the Universal Pictures show in the 1960s which ran five years.
Iran and Libya slash long term oil deliveries by up to 18 percent to major buyers including the United States and Europe. Open market crude climbs to 18 to 24.50 dollars a barrel while OPEC sets 13.34. Shipping losses trigger talk of higher airline fares and fuel cuts, with carriers proposing increases and cargo lines reducing domestic flights.
Ohio figures push national inquiry into JFK and MLK deaths while Cleveland boards move to require competency tests for high school diplomas. Cincinnati man files 1.1 million class action over failed hair treatment sold by United Laboratories affiliates.
The Ohio Public Expenditure Council says Ohio ranks 18th in per capita income but second in state and local taxes for fiscal 1977. It reports the average Ohioan earns 7084 dollars yearly and pays 840 dollars in taxes, above the national income but below the national tax average.
Ohio lottery draws report Gold seven White ninety eight Blue four hundred forty eight. In Cleveland a court panel criticizes the school board's desegregation plan calling a proposed special transfer policy poorly designed and harmful to integration. A blond man in a red Mercedes in Columbus draws attention as an apparent Robert Redford impersonator in April filming. In Cleveland a WBBG talk show poll favors Nixon over Carter by fifty four to forty six. In Paineville a Louisiana murderer and wife abandon appeals and head to Monroe after a radio alert helped locate them.
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