County mayors clash over taxes and drainage issues
County officials and mayors including North Ridgeville’s Marcellus Diedrich and Amherst’s Marvin Davis discussed state tax policy and local infrastructure needs. They cited drainage and overpasses as key concerns while urging union members toward greater local government involvement. A weather note mentions snow flurries in the Northwest and cool conditions in the South with no major temperature changes.
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Marcellus Diedrich
North Ridgeville
Finnance
Charles Stuart
Amherst
Marvin Davis
Jack Miller
Sheffield Lake
Ohio forecast shows cold, shifting skies and sun by night
The outlook calls for variable cloudiness and cold with a chance of snow this morning and evening. Highs 25 to 30. Lows in the teens to low 20s. Tonight partly cloudy, then tomorrow partly sunny and milder with highs 35 to 40.
Quints’ Parents Hire Manager for Offers and Appearances
Mr and Mrs Witham hRienast of Liberty Corners New Jersey report their five children aged one week are still receiving special care at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Complan Inc will act as their business adviser handling commercial offers and requests for guest appearances.
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New York
Weather shift with lighter winds and snow flurries
A forecast shows west to northwest winds at 12 to 20 knots today diminishing early tonight. Winds shift to west to southwest 3 to 15 knots tonight. Partly cloudy conditions with scattered snow flurries.
Sam Gilliam Named Artist in Residence at Oberlin College
Oberlin College hosts painter Sam Gilliam as artist in residence for the month. The Washington D.C. artist, known for abstract minimal works and later freer forms, has liberated canvases from walls and stretchers and will discuss issues with black students. Gilliam received a 1966 National Council on Arts grant and has been an artist fellow at Washington Gallery of Modern Art Workshop since 1968.
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Washington
Sam Gilliam
Oberlin College
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National Council of Arts
Washington Gallery of Modern Art
Elyria man charged on three counts after street brawl
Samuel McBryer, 26, of the Young Men's Christian Association area, was charged with intoxication assaulting a police officer and disorderly conduct after police stopped a fight at Eisels Place. He allegedly held a knife while a man with two cue sticks confronted him and kicked Officer Daniel Yurovich during transport.
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Samuel
McBryer
Young Men's Christian Association
Court
Third Streets
Eisels Place
Broad St
Daniel Yurovich
Wreck hospitalizes Oberlin resident after two car crash
One person hospitalized and two treated for minor injuries after a two car head on collision in Oberlin. Diane Owens 19 of Edison Street listed in good condition at Allen Memorial Hospital. Mrs Martha President 36 of Grafton Street and Wanita Jackson 20 of South Park Street suffered bruises. Deputy report says President charged with driving left of center and driving without a license. The owner vehicle was demolished.
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Lorain
Wanita Jackson
South Park $T
SR 1
Airlines challenge Ohio excise tax in state hearing
Tax Commissioner Gal Peterfield led protests against Ohio's 4 percent airline excise tax on flights beginning, ending, or stopping in the state. United Airlines and several carriers refuse to pay, challenging its constitutionality. The law directs protests to the Tax Commission, with appeals to the Tax Appeals Board and then to courts.
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Ohio
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Government suit targets thermal pollution at Florida nuclear plant
The Nixon administration moves to halt or modify cooling water plans at Florida Power & Light Co Turkey Creek plant as it converts to nuclear power. A landmark case seeks preemptive safeguards to prevent heated discharges into Biscayne Bay, warning habitat and marine life could suffer from elevated water temperatures and increased pollutant toxicity.
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Georgia blast kills four and injures three at Egg processing site
A gasoline fueled explosion in a cement block egg sorting building in Cohutta Georgia killed four people and critically burned two others and injured three more. The blast occurred as Bobby Sisson tried to strain gasoline from a tank using a heater nearby. The victims include Keith Rutherford twelve Sheila Rutherford fourteen Tim Sisson six John Holland seventy two and Herbert Sisson thirty nine. Bobby Sisson and several relatives were at the site for a Sunday task when the fumes ignited.
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Graham Calls for Law at White House Service
At a White House religious service Billy Graham urged a return to respect for law faith social justice and brotherhood across diverse backgrounds. Attending were Judge Julius J Hoffman and Judge Clement F Haynsworth Jr, Nixon era figures tied to the Chicago Seven case and a failed Supreme Court bid.
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Chicago
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Lorain to hire architects for city hall and safety complex
Lorain will consider a $43 500 resolution to hire Fin kel and Finkel architects to draw plans for a new city hall and safety complex. The council will also discuss site options appraisal costs and land acquisition methods as owners refuse to sell. Mayor Methna will seek a November ballot item for railroad underpasses and apply for urban mass transportation grants with Walter Burghard as consultant.
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Antone Aghety
Woodrow Methna
Kansas Avenue
Colorado Avenue
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Oberlin Avenue
Leavitt Road
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Mansfeld
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Elyria Man Injured In Gulf Road Crash
An Elyria man, Foster Peet Dirlam, 72, of 4229 Hilliard Rd, was listed in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital with chest and thigh injuries after his car flipped onto its roof on Gulf Road. He was driving south when the vehicle crossed left of center, hit a guy wire, and rolled over. no arrests were reported.
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Grafton Man Shot in Cleveland Tavern Incident
Gerald Covert 28 of 449 Avalon Dr Grafton was in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a gunman opened fire in a West Seventh Street tavern in Cleveland. Covert said a shooter entered the tavern and fired several shots striking him in the back before he drove home. Cleveland police had no report of a shooting in that area Saturday night.
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West Seventh Street
Lorain woman injured when auto is rammed
A Lorain woman sustained minor injuries in a two car collision on Lodi Street near Furnace Street yesterday afternoon. Mrs Eugene Sabeian 61 was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for whiplash and released. The other vehicle was driven by Ernest E White 60 of 191 Bell Ave who was cited for reckless operation. Both cars had minor damage.
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
Eugene Sabian
Garfield Blvd
Sabeian
Furnace Street
Ernest E Winte
Bell Ave
Thief grabs gun tape and projector from car
Carlisle Township man reported a theft from his car at Midway Mall in Elyria. Police say thieves broke a car window and took a .38 revolver, a tape player, 15 tapes with a holder, a movie projector, two suits, and a total value around 500 dollars. Det. Donald E. Smith noted the items missing.
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Carlisle Township
Midway Mall
Elyria
Donald E. Smith
Butternut Ridge Rd
Hunter or hunted in freak hunting accident
A man named Forestieri was killed by his own dog which stepped on a rifle, triggering it. Police reported the accident occurred as Forestieri and another person sat down after a day of hunting at Roland Forestier’s location. The rifle discharged on the spot.
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Siracula
Stely
Roland Forestier
Forestieri
Tara
Proposed Ohio wiretapping law sparks ACLU attack
The ACLU of Ohio denounces a proposed bill for state sanctioned wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping. It warns the measure would place Ohio under Big Brother by enabling home privacy violations and broad surveillance without proper safeguards.
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Columbus
ACLU
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