Stokes Exits Cleveland Mayoral Era Facing Uncertain Path
Former Cleveland mayor Carl Stokes left City Hall amid questions about his next move after serving four controversial years. He had hinted at national politics and an autobiography, while noting possible speaking engagements and a vacation with his wife. The election defeat of his ally Arnold Pinkney and Perk's victory mark a transition as Stokes contemplates returning to public life.
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Cleveland
Carl Stokes
City Hall
Stokes
Shirley
Arnold Pinkney
Rose Queen Crowned at Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Margo Lynn Johnson a 19 year old Pasadena City College student with blue eyes and blonde hair was selected from 626 contestants to reign over the New Year’s Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl in Pasadena California.
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Margo Lynn Johnson
Pasadena City College
Pasadena
Calif
North Ridgeville hires former Ashtabula head as superintendent
The North Ridgeville Board of Education hired Dr. Roger T. Beutler, former Ashtabula superintendent, on a 3-2 vote for a two year contract at 21 000 dollars annually with 500 dollar raises. Beutler, 42, will begin immediately and has a background at Kent State University and Ball State Indiana University. He previously led Ashtabula Schools serving about 8 000 students.
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North Ridgeville
Huston Association
Willoughby
Kent State University
Kent State
AFL-CIO split over board lid on raises
AFL-CIO leaders debate quitting the Pay Board over its 5.5 percent general wage ceiling and ruling against retroactive payment of negotiated raises. Meany calls its actions abrogation while some urge an immediate walkout. others warn against undermining board decisions as Miami convention looms.
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Afl-Cio
Miami Beach
Fla
Washington
Meany
Nixon
Frank Raftery
Painters Union
Raftery
Hutcheson
Peter Fosco
Laborers Union
Congress
Capitol
House Banking Committee
Ohio House votes on $832 million tax package today
The Ohio House scheduled a late session vote on an $832 million tax package to finance part of an $8.1 billion two year budget. It includes a sales tax increase from 4 to 4.4 percent, broader tax base, higher corporate taxes, and a three cent cigarette tax amid partisan division and opposition from many Democrats. A conference committee backed the measure 4-2 and included $30 million in elderly property tax relief.
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Columbus
UPI
House Senate
Charles F. Kurfess
Bowling Green
Kurfess
House
Richard G. Reichel
Senate
Ohio
Lancione and
Calabrese
Weather in the 50s with showers possible
Cloudy today with a chance of showers possibly starting as rain and snow mix. Highs reach the upper 20s to lower 40s. Partly cloudy and warmer tomorrow with highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the 30s. Precipitation chances 50 percent today 20 percent tonight 10 percent Wednesday. Sunset today 3 13 PM sunrise tomorrow 7 16 AM.
Elvira City School Levy Plan Faces Christmas Ballot
The Elvira Board of Education moves to place operating and building levies on a December election amid wage price freeze public apathy and budget worries. If rejected, 1972 funding may vanish and schools risk closure. officials say turnout and timing will test voter support.
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Elvira Board of Education
Eastern Heights
Elyria City
Ben V. Myers
Robert W. Stevenson
Council weighs cable franchise in Oberline session
South Amherst approves annexation of 2.7 acres while council debates another tavern. Wellington school board to resubmit bond for a new gym. Entertainment and finance notes include a segment on teen television and a doctor’s advice.
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Oberline— Council
South Amherst
Wellington — School Board
North Ridgeville
County property valuation tops one billion dollars in Lorain County
Lorain County’s general tax duplicate surpasses 1 billion in value for the first time, rising to 1 075 billion with real estate 590 million utilities 193 million and personal property 292 million. CEI Avon Lake plant expansion drives a 41 million increase while Elyria Lorain see gains amid pending school levies and Dec 14 deadline for special elections.
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Lorain County
Joseph J. Mitock
Cleveland Electric Illuminating
CEI
Avon Lake
Mitock
Elyria
Lorain
County Budget Commission
Ohio
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Ralph Perk
Ashtabula
Ridgeville
Roger Beittler
George Meany
Miami
Labor
Edward J. Carlough
Sheet Metal Workers
Maurice Hutcheson
Carpenters Union
George Boldt
Conference
Theodore M. Gray
R-Piqua
Erie
Roy M. Berko
Thomas L. Showalter
Walter A. Godfrey
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