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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1980
Page
2
Youngstown officials sue to end a nearly 1,000 worker strike that has left police and fire protection sparse and city services halted. A Mahoning County hearing aims at a back to work order after the court rejected an injunction.
The Delta Queen steamboat begins a new touring season as a private company after being spun off from Coca-Cola of New York. Captain Jim Blum, long a leader aboard the Delta Queen, hopes for a continued passenger service beyond the 1983 Safety at Sea Act exemption while noting heightened regulation. The company also operates the Mississippi Queen and reports 50 percent higher bookings this year as inflation and gas worries ease.
The Akron Beacon Journal and reporter Keith McKnight filed Friday to overturn a visiting judge’s gag order restricting interviews tied to the bribery and sexual misconduct case involving Judge James V. Barbuto. The appeal cites unconstitutional prior restraint and argues the rule would curb First Amendment rights and coverage of Orr’s role in the matter.
Cedar Point in Sandusky prepares to unveil Oceana, a three million dollar marine life complex, as part of a five million dollar park renovation. The project, second largest in the park’s 111 year history, includes new theater seating, a reconfigured floor, and a rise in capacity from 420 to 600 seats. The Ride Super Himalaya was moved to accommodate Oceana, and the park’s 57 rides will be joined by 800 staff before opening day with 1,200 more for the first weekend.
Detroit based Ford Motor Co. announced an unusual move to boost prices on certain car models suffering slow sales as costs rise and profits fall. The company said the price increases are unilateral and aimed at offsetting financial pressure across its lineup.
Mount St Helens continues to bulge on its northern flank with readings showing a two foot shift in under 12 hours. USGS reports the deformation is among the largest on record and could signal ongoing upward or lateral movement beneath glaciated terrain.
An all night candlelight vigil and memorial service start the weekend of activities for the 10th anniversary of Kent State University student shootings. The event recalls the May 4, 1970 killings and injuries and features speakers including David Dellinger William Kunstler Bella Abzug George Wald and Stokely Carmichael at a Campus Commons rally.
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