04 Nov 1980
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1980
Page
1
The showdown pitted Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter within a few points in polls as voters faced a full ballot of 435 House seats 33 Senate seats 13 governorships plus many local offices. Carter urged Democrats to reunite while analysts weighed hostage talks and Anderson’s impact on swing states.
Emilia Debrei, 83, finally casts her first ballot after decades as a non citizen. She lived in the United States for over 30 years and, with an English waiver for those over 50 who’ve lived 20 years in the country, passes the citizenship test and votes for Carter. Her husband Alex notes she was previously “a nobody,” but she now says she is American.
Vacaville California UP I reports the parole hearing for Charles Manson, aging cult leader, faces slim odds of time off a life sentence for the Tate murders. He insulted officials last year, calling them liars, while the article notes his long World War I era steel mill work and emigration from Europe to America after World War II.
Elyria council president Rich ard Seward urged rescinding a two year old resolution backing toll-free calls to Lorain. He cited PUCO data showing costs between 50 cents and $1 per month and warned residents would pay whether or not they call Lorain. The PUCO canvass seeks 70 percent favorable responses before approval and Seward referred the matter to the public utilities committee for study and recommendation.
Heavy turnout dominates Lorain and Cuyahoga counties with precincts reporting over 100 voters in 90 minutes. North Olmsted and Falls Township report strong early lines and many first time voters. Election officials project a record total possibly surpassing 1972 levels if momentum continues.
Thousands of Iranians gathered outside the U S Embassy in Tehran on the anniversary of the seizure shouting death to Saddam and America. Iran said Algeria would act as intermediary while Washington denied receiving any note. Prime Minister Rajai said Tehran would assume responsibility for the hostages but arrangements were not yet made. The militants allowed some inside the compound but provided no access to captives, who remain under tight control in unclear locations.
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