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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1982
Page
1
Ridge Tool announces 95 hourly layoffs at the Elyria plant as general business activity declines in nonresidential construction and high forest rates. About 1,150 employees remain. This marks the first major hourly workforce setback in almost two years for the Emerson Electric division Ridgid Tool.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE officials say a skunk odor at Ridgeville High likely came from an artificially scented stink bomb set off about 7 20 am. The odor prompted hallways to be aired and some students to remain in rooms. About 30 students left early with parental permission.
The forecast shows winds coming from the south at 10 to 26 mph for tonight. Details are continued on Page A-2.
Lorain County faces a $132000 department shortfall prompting Sheriff James A. Mertz to lay off 14 deputies Friday unless the budget group approves increased funds. County Treasurer J. Grant Keys proposed a $300000 boost to the general fund, but the commission postponed action amid rising medical insurance costs and lower land transfer fees.
Stop war pressure mounts as Thatcher and her war cabinet meet amid rising domestic and European pressure for a cease fire. Britain pursues a new diplomatic line after the attack on HMS Sheffield and the sinking of the General Belgrano. The U.N. Security Council delays talks while Britain and Argentina weigh responses to a U.N. plan.
The Falklands sinking of the British destroyer Sheffield stirs kinship in Lorain County with local Sheffield namesakes Sheffield Village Sheffield Township and Sheffield Lake. The area’s Sheffield roots trace to early settlers from New England and England’s historic cutlery hub.
Eaton Township trustees oust zoning inspector Ron Staron who responds by issuing two citations to trustees Donald Wracker and board chairman Thomas Guy. Wracker defends his sign permit as valid while Staron cites a 31 year old rule. Guy claims his duplex is legal. Staron agrees to help new inspector Bud Luce as trustees set May 10 as start for monthly permitting hours at Town Hall.
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