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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1968
Page
9
J Grant Keys Democrat secured a second four year term as Lake County treasurer with 52 817 votes, the highest tally among contested candidates, while Sheriff Vern Smith Republican ran unopposed and received 50 558 votes. The results underscore Keys strong voter support and Smith’s broad popularity.
Lorain schools approved a comprehensive wage and benefit pact for non instructional workers narrowly averting a walkout. Secretary pay ranges rose 218 to 800 dollars with new executive secretary class added. Cleaning staff and cafeteria workers gain 10 to 35 cent hourly increases. Vacations vary by service length and an extra Thanksgiving holiday was approved. Nurses and supervisory staff also received raises as did Local 100 IBF&O.
Oberlin officials from the school board and city recreation commission approve a joint program involving the city, the schools and Oberlin College. A full time recreation director is planned and use of school college and city facilities for year round activities. The city would fund most costs while implementing agencies prepare detailed plans for 1968.
SPENCER The Black River local school levy, defeated last Tuesday, will be resubmitted to voters at a special election December 19. Superintendent Larabee warned the district would near closure in November and December without funds, noting the 5 mill levy and starting salary of 5400 are insufficient to cover next year and state standards. The district would still run red in 1989 even with the levy. the election would require a majority approval and cost about 900 to 1000 depending on precinct staffing. Forms to hold the election must be filed by Thursday.
The YMCA and YWCA boards in Lorain voted to seek member ratification of a merger to form YW and YMCA or Lorain and Vicinity. Women 17 11 favor. men unanimously support. Ratification by two thirds at a December 2 vote required.
Medina County farmer seeks help locating a missing Hereford steer that wandered from a farm in Northern Lorain County. A mother says the steer wore a member tag 979 which may have washed off in rain. The family hopes it joined a herd near Belden.
Kentaro Hayashi, dean of the Tokyo University faculty of letters, is reported as held captive in Tokyo. Details of the incident remain unclear, with official sources urging calm as authorities investigate.
Indigent residents of Westway Gardens hire J G Tassie from the Legal Aid Society to speak for them as they protest FHA actions over the sale and management of 164 duplex units. The Bruskin Agency bought the property for 1.81 million dollars, while FHA maintains mortgage control and rent oversight. Residents argue FHA favored ease over individual owner buys and fear rent hikes and high turnover despite a waiting list and a severe local housing shortage making ownership unlikely.
North Ridgeville officials announced December 10 as the date for a special election on the additional 3 mill school operating levy. The measure would fund about 83 000 dollars of the 1 787 000 dollar 1969 budget, including teachers salaries. If defeated, budget cuts to the school program could follow.
Lorain police reported a burglary with an estimated loss of 1022 dollars from 148 Broadway. Victim Novak arrived home at 5 30 p m to discover uninsured personal property missing including a watch a man’s diamond ring and a stereo.
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