City moves to fill openings Blacks eyed for police test
Elyria Civil Service Commission will accept applications tomorrow for the police entrance test. Activists and local leaders say minorities, including at least four Black applicants, are being recruited to apply. The move follows criticism of hiring practices and a current shortstaffed department. The Intergovernmental Personnel Administration is reviewing the test for potential discriminatory elements.
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Elyna Civil Service Commission
William Ogle
Ogle
Elytra
Hodge
Intergovernmental Personnel Administration Office
Cleveland
Orlando Petrillo
Petrillo
Ohio BMV backlog stalls local auto tag funds and licenses
The Chronicle-Telegram reports that Ohio's Bureau of Motor Vehicles has not completed work on licenses sold two years ago, with a six month overdue final distribution of 1974 auto tag funds to local governments. The backlog, blamed on antiquated paper procedures, leaves 1975 license processing largely unfinished, with about 50,000 plates fully processed and millions of applications awaiting action.
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Ohio
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
BMV
Chronicle-Telegram
Columbus
John J Gilligan
James A Rhodes
BMW
Curtis Andrews
Andrews
Betty Freibis
Fairies Fail to Stop Red Sox. Indians Fall 7-5
Designated fairy Debbie Bernt, a Cleveland State senior, tried to counter a witch’s influence but Cleveland Indians lost to the Boston Red Sox 7-5 at the Stadium. The rival witch’s powers swayed the prior night’s game as well, with details promised on Page B-4.
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Debbie Bernt
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
Debbie
Cleveland State
Red Sox
C T carriers earn scholarships at Awards Banquet
The Chronicle Telegram honors its city division carriers at a banquet. Three senior honor carriers received scholarships watches and plaques. Janice Schubert Beverly Cox and John McClune were recognized. Bob Bearer city circulation supervisor presented awards. Page B1 has the story and photos.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Janice Schubert
Beverly Cox
John McClune
Bob Bearer
Story
John Fazio
Showers Likely Tonight and Tomorrow Across Area
Weather forecast indicates showers or thundershowers tonight and tomorrow with a 70 percent chance. Lows tonight near 60s rising to mid 60s, highs tomorrow in the mid 70s. Winds southerly to southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Sunrise 6 10 am, sunset 8 38 pm. Yesterday high 76, low 64. Details on page C5.
New lemon aid rule limits charges on defective car loans
Washington AP reports new FTC rules end holder in due course, making creditors liable if a purchased car is defective or never delivered. Consumers may stop payments to banks or lenders and demand refunds, while courts decide disputes. Notices will warn buyers of rights when contracts are sold to creditors. The FTC says rates won’t rise and predators using misrepresentation will face tougher barriers.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
Joan Benstein
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Jett Bistisp
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Sandusky
United States
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