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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1978
Page
1
Cleveland's 10,000 public school workers continued their strike defying a judge's back-to-work order. Principals found doors locked and classrooms empty as Judge Hanna warned of heavy fines for noncompliance. Union leaders urged members to stay on the picket lines despite the court action.
Wellington Education Association hopes for a near agreement after lengthy talks over grievance procedures in a strike that keeps most classes at McCormick Middle School. School officials report limited staffing and bus routes unaffected as events proceed and attendance remains solid in elementary grades.
Teachers in the Elyria School District pressed for a 1979 salary increase, naming passage of a levy as the top priority and warning they may walk out if a firm offer is not made by January 1. Nellie Caver, president of the Elyria Education Association, urged cuts to free funds for raises.
Washington reports a 0.9 percent overall rise in wholesale prices in September, the largest since April, with food costs up 1.7 percent driven by beef and veal. Core gains occurred in intermediate and crude goods, signaling broader inflation pressures for 1978.
Cloudy with showers or thundershowers tonight and again Friday. Lows mid 40s to near 50, highs near 60. Precipitation chances 70 percent tonight and 50 percent Friday. Winds west at 10 to 20 mph. High 06 degrees at 4 45 p.m. Wednesday. Low 49 degrees at 3 30 a.m. today. Details on page BA.
President Carter vetoed the 10.2 billion public works bill amid warnings from congressional leaders. House Speaker O'Neill scheduled a noon vote to override, while Senate Democratic Leader Byrd warned of an afternoon vote if the override fails. Both leaders urged Carter not to shelve inflationary legislation.
Best selling author and CT syndicated columnist Jim Bishop travels to Rome to report on the papal conclave. He will send dispatches via King Features and UPI to U.S. newspapers this weekend. The Day Christ Died author brings sharp, insider views to the story from the Vatican. Watch for his special reports in the CT as cardinals resume their work.
A lighthearted diary of car lore featuring Earel and Douglas as they muse on a 1972 Dart Swinger’s 100000 mile milestone. The piece riffs on maintenance habits, misadventures, and affection for Dodge reliability, ending with a quip about American car companies producing good products.
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