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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1976
Page
1
Ohio AP special reports on workers like Bob Dayton and Paul Manley exposed to poisonous gases. They face long latency illnesses and even death from past heavy exposure. Dayton says at 40 he cannot start over, with few senior colleagues and no other skilled trade. The piece questions why men take such risks.
In northeastern Ohio, Manley and Dayton, both 38, stay put with families while 80 Robintech, Inc workers endure decades of vinyl chloride exposure. The dangerous work, limited regulation, and the death of Chuck Arthur at 47 spotlight a broader industry risk with 7,000 PVC workers and up to two million dependent fabricators. Arthur’s widow speaks of the burden of leaving jobs and home as spring memories fade and chemotherapy ends.
Cindy Simmons, a sixth grader at Erie School, wins the Elyria Merchant's Association Mother Of The Year essay contest. Her mother Margaret Simmons receives a watch and roses. Cindy credits teachers and family support, and describes her mother as teaching independence, judgment, and open dialogue.
The Chronicle-Telegram reports a real life counterpart to the fictitious attorney Mr John W Drinkard of Linden Alabama, involved in discussions with Eddie Goodwin and family over Rufus Goodwin’s estate in late 1960 or early 1961. The Drinkard name, often mispronounced as Drenkin or Drinker, points to Alfred John W Drinkard who died in 1971 at 66. His son Wade confirms the firm Drinkard and Drinkard in Linden has long operated, with Hermione Vick recalling Eddie Goodwin’s visit to discuss the Goodwin estate. The piece notes no court estate records were found and notes the common spelling confusion in Alabama.
Reagan widened his national convention lead with wins in Oklahoma and Kansas and strong showings in Missouri, Wyoming, and Louisiana. Ford carried Kansas and Missouri delegates, while Reagan took 18 in Oklahoma and three in Kansas. Delegates from Louisiana and Wyoming were still being chosen. Weather headlines note sunny, warm conditions with no rain expected. Ford spoke in Independence after unveiling the Truman statue, praising Truman and recalling support for White House renovations.
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy born in Boston in 1890s rose through Irish American politics via a prosperous family. She married Joseph P Kennedy and became matriarch of nine children. As ambassadorial years in London and sons’ careers grew, she balanced Catholic faith, devotion to family, and active public life with notable humor. Page A-3 continued.
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