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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1999
Page
1
Amtrak officials announced new trains capable of 150 mph to serve New York, Washington and Boston. The plan aims to shorten travel times and boost intercity service while signaling a modernization push across the Northeast corridor.
A compact page item notes a bridge game ad and a lottery listing under ACCENT and BUSINESS sections. It includes a small classified touch and references to the opinion and sports pages with readers urged to check WV 87 listings.
Gov. Bob Taft used his first State of the State address to press for reallocating at least 400 million from a tax relief fund to school construction and technology. The proposal, backed by legislative leaders but rebuked by some House conservatives, would spend remaining fund surplus after the rainy day reserve. The plan appears amid a legal challenge over Ohio’s education funding formula and calls for reforms to aid urban areas and support families with college students. Taft outlined broader goals, including elderly care, urban development, and reducing substance abuse.
State Sen. Bil Taylor notes disagreement with disbursement of added school construction funds while praising health care access for families earning up to 200 percent of the poverty line. State Sen. Jettry Armbrastar welcomes the community school law expansion and teacher bonuses for national certification. State Rep. John Bander supports the academic emergency expansion and funding a $2,500 national certification bonus for teachers.
A fourth grader at Lorain’s Burling Elementary named Dexter Thomas wrote a letter that caught Governor Taft’s attention and earned him a breakfast invitation. The note showcased the child’s initiative and generated local interest.
Falling temperatures and high winds contributed to a power outage that knocked out about 5,000 residents Tuesday afternoon. A Massey Avenue transformer exploded around 3 p.m., shutting lights at 10 intersections and causing traffic control by police. Officials cited equipment failure on a high-voltage line at West River Road and Massey Avenue, with three circuits down.
Stranded seamen from Karachi finish 10 month crisis off South Padre Island in a rusting cargo ship. Captain Maqsood Ahmed says they felt imprisoned at sea. The last 12 crew members came ashore as INS allows 30 day stay while arranging travel. They will reside temporarily at a Catholic refugee center. Delta Pride had anchored four miles off the Texas coast since just before Thanksgiving.
Ken Ezso of Shef Field Lake and 169 coworkers spared layoffs as CSX Corp and Norfolk Southern Corp announced hundreds of railroad jobs. UTU Local 1391 president Tim Smith said about 80 workers already hired, leaving 90 to seek new roles amid a century old contract ended with Kobe Steel Co. on December 28.
Elyria Schools expect a better end to the year with a $670000 positive balance. Treasurer Steve Huzicke cited unanticipated state funds, lower salary costs, and 68 early retirement packages saving millions over time. A 4.95 mill levy approved by voters adds $4.5 million annually from 2000, though not to this year’s figures.
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