Lorain forum urges new tax plan to fund schools
Lorain citizens, including State Sen. John Weeks and State Rep. Donald Pease, backed replacing property taxes with an income tax or similar levy to fund schools. Pease noted a bill for a county income tax died, while Camera proposed a state surcharge and broadened taxes. Knudsen warned federal and state aid programs carry strings and politics may trump education.
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Lorain
Donald Pease
Leonard Camera
Robert Knudsen
Pease
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Camera
Knudsen
Fremont residents fund tax prepayment to save schools
Robert Wolfe, leader of Fremont's Citizens group and owner of WFRO, organized a program urging November real estate tax prepayment after the School Board planned a November 14 to January 3 school closure due to funds. Residents quickly donated over 600000, keeping the 10 schools open and 7200 pupils in class. Wolfe thanked the community, recalling a young girl’s plea to learn to read and saying a child led him to the idea.
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Fremont
UPI
Robert Wolfe
Citizen’s
Wolfe
WFRO
Firelands levy drive outlined for Dec 9 election
A Firelands school district group discussed a proposal for a 6.2 mill extra levy at a Dec 9 special election. After officials explained needs, a campaign committee was formed to back the plan as enrollment and costs rise. Superintendent Charley Groth cited a 1970 projection of 1,110,297 income including the levy and a district enrollment of 1,908 with a per pupil cost of 518.10 versus the state 522.14.
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Henrietta
Firelands
Charley Groth
Red Cross to Install Lorain Chapter Directors
Robert C. Barton editor of The Chronicle-Telegram will be installed as chairman of the board of directors of the Lorain County chapter of the American Red Cross. Ceremonies are at 8 p.m. in the American Red Cross Building on West River Road with other officers named including Chester Frederick and Mrs. Aldrich.
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Robert C. Barton
Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain County
American Red Cross
West River Road
Chester Frederick
Lorain
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