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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1977
Page
6
The month January is named for Janus the two faced Roman god. He is shown with two faces to oversee all gates in ancient Rome and record the comings and goings of people and events.
At the city council session last night the West River Parkway completion date was moved up by 30 days to late October, drawing complaints from several councilmen. Council members pressed for answers on slow progress, skeleton crews, and why only a limited workforce operates in good weather despite state control of the contract.
Elyria council approved a youth corps to mow weeds on vacant urban renewal property and demolish old garages this summer funded by federal block grants. Four part timers start immediately, eight full time this summer, and four part timers this fall. Supervisor pay is about 5 dollars an hour with yearly earnings near 2000.
The council approved an ordinance to pay 725 in jail inmate medical bills despite objections from two members. City Solicitor Ferguson cited state law requiring medical services be available, while officials noted bills from Elyria Memorial Hospital and several doctors. Some members argued inmates should cover costs, but others supported city responsibility. Ferguson will review the statute further and report back.
Oberlin College filed a lawsuit seeking 100000 dollars in damages against Mosser Construction Inc. of Fremont and others for allegedly faulty roof work on Philips Gymnasium. Co-defendants include Hugh Stubbins and Associates of Cambridge and D L Page Inc of Elyria. The gym was built under a contract awarded December 15, 1969.
The Lorain County Minority Employment Organization proposes an information and referral service to cut red tape at social service agencies. Rev. William H. Morgan seeks funds for a seven person staff, prioritizing veterans and welfare recipients. Programs include counseling, emergency help, a housing bank, and workshops on birth control, nutrition, income maintenance, and job skills.
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