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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1978
Page
3
In Washington and beyond, siren noise from emergency vehicles is argued to be a health hazard and a source of urban disruption. The piece notes debates over siren necessity, misuse, and calls for stricter rules, with California cited as stricter. It discusses police views, ambulance practices, and calls for local action toward quieter streets.
In Ohio the two month period for automobile license tag purchases likely ends this year as April and May line up motorists for tag issuance. Next year centralized state issuance shifts to a monthly basis with A through K registering in April and L through 2 in May. Owners of motor homes and other vehicles may tagged then. Fees total 16 dollars plus a 50 cent plate surcharge if metal plates are used. Cash only at deputy registrars.
DETROIT (UPI) The Hertz Truck Division reports the average cost of owning and operating commercial fuel trucks rose more than 11 percent in 1977, the largest yearly increase since 1974. Higher expenses across maintenance, fuel, depreciation, licenses, taxes, insurance, and interest drove the rise, with total costs up about 67 percent over five years. The survey covers vehicles from 18 foot vans to 18 wheel tractor trailers over five years.
Licensed practical nurses and ward coordinators return to The Elyria Home after a strike lasting over a month ended with an agreement. The contract awards 40 cents per hour raise in year one and 30 cents per hour raises in years two and three. During the walkout, registered nurses and nursing assistants cared for more than 200 residents at the United Methodist Church facility on Eighth Street.
About 160,000 miners face a fresh round of labor pressure as picketing disrupts operations at Island Creek Coal Co. mines in Kentucky and Consolidation Coal Co. mines across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Local 1600 in Ebensburg, Pa., and Local 1830 in Illinois vow solidarity while some sites resume 12:01 shifts. A split over a new contract prompts varied turnout, with Raccoon No. 3 near Wilkesville, Ohio, seeing workers who favored the contract report for duty.
New York consumer affairs commissioner Bruce Ratner alleges A&P stores overcharged for Action Price items. Investigators found signs advertised discounts but many items scanned at regular prices in 27 of 37 checked stores across the five boroughs. The month long probe highlights a widespread practice in discount labeling.
Members of Local 4485, Communications Workers of America, stayed on the job at Elyria Telephone Co today as negotiators for both sides sought a new contract. The 200-member local extended beyond the Friday expiration, a possible sign talks near agreement. The union represents operators, installers and repairmen for Elyria, North Ridgeville, and Columbia customers.
The 1931 Fleetwood convertible with diamond hubcaps and 23 karat gold plating drew $85,000 from Odis Brown of Jackson Mississippi after a brief New Orleans showing. Fort Worth collector Glen Boydston contends the car is worth over $100,000, predicting $200,000 someday as bidders note its gilded finish and chromed metal.
Seven people died in traffic crashes across Ohio during the weekend. Five deaths occurred in city limits including two pedestrians. Accidents occurred Friday night Saturday and Sunday with five on Saturday and one on each of the other two days.
Rain forced the cancellation of the annual White House Easter egg roll. Continuous showers left the lawn too soggy for the event expected to draw about 16 000 attendees. President Carter, Mrs Carter, and their 10-year-old daughter Amy planned to attend at least part of the ceremony.
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