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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1976
Page
1
Reasoner quipped you owe me four minutes as Miss Walters dominated the program with a pre recorded interview via satellite with Anwar Sadat. The exchange showed no real conflict, both appearing professional despite limited standout news and a rumored $1 turn to page 4.
The AP notes Barbara Walters and Harry Reasoner opened their ABC Evening News team with a smooth performance. They appeared confident, with no major misstatements, and audience ratings are expected to rise but may only be a temporary lift from ABC's typical third place in evening news standings.
UPI notes Walters becomes first network evening news anchor woman, delivering a professional interview with Sadat. Walters is described as well spoken, assured, and attractive, amid commentary on the high profile contract and anticipated anticlimax of the telecast.
City council approved a 5.3 percent average pay raise for more than 500 workers effective retroactively July 4. Mayor Marguerite E. Bowman warned layoffs may be needed to cover the more than $500,000 first-year increase, with CETA workers at risk first after a 15-day rehiring window. Finance Director Kellogg said funds may require cuts in other departments. The ordinance excludes elected officials and was signed after council debate over fairness and administration recommendations.
Ford and United Auto Workers union negotiators return to bargaining hoping to end the 21 day strike by 170000 workers. V P Ken Bannon says settlement by day’s end is possible but not guaranteed as locals from Lorain Avon Lake join the talks.
Los Angeles Times reports Earl Butz held secret meetings in November 1973 with cooperative extension service directors from seven states to circumvent federal civil rights laws. The Agriculture Department allegedly ignored or bypassed rules that promote minority hiring, risking loss of federal funds for segregated clubs and biased wages.
CAMP HILL PA United Press International Acting Agriculture Secretary John A Knebel defended Earl Butz saying he is not a bigot or racist and that he is a patriot Knebel succeeded Butz after his resignation amid Rolling Stone quotes He plans no immediate policy changes and may not be named secretary full time. Butz faced criticism from attendees and supporters who felt his remarks were misrepresented.
Rain and cooler conditions expected tonight with a sixty percent chance of rain. West areas show showers and a risk of thunderstorms with cooler lows in the mid to upper forties, east regions cooler lows in the low to mid forties. Tomorrow cloudy and cooler with scattered showers and highs in the low to mid fifties. Winds vary by region, west to northwest and east to southerly. Sunset given. yesterday high 75 and low 43. Details on Page B4.
Marika Schulman and Terry Tance offer in home breakfast service in Austin Texas. They deliver omelets crepes fruit and coffee on trays to the bedroom, prepared ahead with omelet cooked onsite, and vanish within 15 minutes. Prices are 37 dollars for one and 10 dollars for two.
Elyria station reports over 10 500 passengers in the first ten months, aiding Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited. officials predict a low risk of route discontinuation. ridership exceeds projections by 5 to 33 percent and August figures reach 1 179 with May peak at 1 224.
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