23 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1977
Page
1
Washington weighs U.S. stake in Zaire amid war pressures as officials cite alliance, strategic materials, and near $1 billion in American investments. The Carter administration speeds military shipments while noting no arms or ammunition were involved.
Cuyahoga County Engineer Ronald Stackhouse seeks widening Bagley Road from two to four lanes including Plum Creek Bridge. Mayor Mills cites a tentative report to city council but says nothing definite yet. The prior four lane plan sparked protests against former engineer Porter who faced defeat at the polls.
Bruce Babbitt cites losses of 500 million to 1 billion from land scams in Arizona exploiting lax laws and tax rules. Victims span all states and many elderly from snow belt regions. Promised utilities and titles often fail, with bankruptcy and multi-seller fraud common, leaving buyers with shattered dreams.
Cardinal Emile Biayenda archbishop of Brazzaville was kidnapped and killed by three relatives of ex President Ngouabi amid a military Junta ruling Congo. Officials called it a family vendetta not linked to Ngouabi's death last Friday. Vatican expressed consternation as readers note Biayenda’s ties to Ngouabi. The 1973 cardinal had recently hosted Ngouabi, while the 11 man ruling committee vowed punishment for the act.
Cloudy tonight with a chance of snow and flurries. Lows around the mid 20s. Clear tomorrow with highs near 40. Precipitation risk 2 percent tonight and 28 percent tomorrow. Winds northwest 15 to 25 mph. Sunrise 6 26 am. Sunset 6 43 pm. High yesterday 5 pm was 40. Low today 23 at 5 30 am. Details on Page C 5.
Real estate man J C Woodings of West Ridge Road proposes a horse drawn people mover to shuttle shoppers from parking lots to Broad Street stores in Elyria. He contrasts with a costly planned one million dollar automated system in Cleveland and envisions open summer vehicles and enclosed winter cars. He also links the idea to a Broad Street mall plan and notes nearby Cuyahoga Falls is pursuing a pedestrian mall project.
Elyria Democrats criticized Community Development Director Norm Failing for proposing a city manager form of government. The Executive Committee voted against the idea, signaling opposition to reducing electoral accountability while noting support for partisan elections. Failing defended his stance, saying his two years in government justified speaking out and that he would not resign.
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