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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1978

Page

3

Inflation taxes destroy the small businessman

Eugelis, a small Chicago-area store owner, laments rising costs from taxes and inflation. He notes payroll, tax, and utility increases, declines in profits, and debts while arguing government policies threaten the American dream of self employment. He cites competitive pressure from a nearby Swenson's and the need to remodel.

Howard St Evanston Chicago Europe Eugelis America

Elyria Schools Debate Late Closing Amid Uncertainty

Rhodes notes opposition to outsiders reviewing schools and says districts beyond state minimums must pass levies. Elyria plans 180 days, may not need state approval for closing date though unemployment costs loom if December pay is not made. Board considers delaying closing if finances require, with $831,000 deficit and potential shifts from bus cuts and foundation funding.

Elyria Ed Haywood Repas State Foundation

Compromise Sought on Humphrey Hawkins Employment Bill

Washington UPI report says supporters and critics press for a late Congress compromise to pass the Humphrey Hawkins full employment bill. An ad hoc Senate group met twice with sponsors and critics aiming for a deal to cut unemployment to 4 percent by 1983 while Republicans push to curb inflation.

Washington UPI Senate Humphrey-Hawkins

Wellington Strike Ends After Talks And New Contract

About 150 people heard Lyon outline six demands during the strike. A teacher evaluation program was added to the contract and a no reprisal clause was agreed to for employees including OAPSE members. The corporal punishment clause was dropped and pay for lost wages was rejected as a $35,000 expense. A grievance procedure accepted two weeks ago remained in the contract.

WEA Ohio Association of Public School Employees OAPSE Worcester WHA Lyon

George Jones pleads for chance amid arrest over child support

Nashville report says country singer George Jones, claiming alcohol addiction, asked Circuit Judge Hamilton Gayden for mercy after an arrest order for missing 36,000 in support payments to Tammy Wynette. The judge stayed the arrest pending a hearing on Wynette’s alleged debt to him, with a 15,000 cashier's check deposited. Jones was in Nashville and did not appear. Wynette had been kidnapped and beaten last week in Nashville.

Nashville, Tenn UPI George Jones Tammy Wynette Hamilton Gayden Jones Gayden Miss Wynette Nashville Music City Florence Ala Giles County

Vermilion board talks falter over levy and teacher pay

The Vermilion school board faces a walkout near in the 7 mill operating levy as Supt Hook plans an executive session and teachers press for raises. The teachers union says raises are possible with budget shifts, while President Carla Widdowson notes no funds exist. Tilbury describes a tense, emotion-packed meeting and ongoing morale decline amid a contract deadlock since August 31. Union leaders plan to finalize strike plans at a Sunday meeting after continued refusals to work beyond 7 hours 45 minutes and possible public leafleting.

Carla Widdowson Jack Hook Ms. Tilbury Tilbury

Vance to visit King Khalid in Cleveland

Washington brief reports Secretary of State Cyrus Vance will make a brief courtesy call on Saudi King Khalid at Cleveland Clinic to discuss nothing on foreign policy and note Saudi neutrality on the Camp David talks. In Dayton, Occidental Petroleum faces Takeover Act scrutiny over Mead Corp. bid with a 68 page staff finding urging full disclosure before action. In Columbus, Ohio signs nursing home patients’ rights into law, 30 rights plus state investigative powers.

Washington UPI Cyrus Vance Cleveland Saudi Arabia Khalid Cleveland Clinic State Department Tom Reston Vance Camp David Egypt Israel Dayton Occidental Petroleum Corp Ohio Securities Commission Tueday Mead Corp Nadine Miller Mead Occidental Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Ohio Department of Health Ohio Commission On Aging David Hartley Springfield

Dredging bids sought for Sandusky and Cleveland harbors

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a $3 million contract award to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co of Cleveland to dredge the Cuyahoga and Old rivers near Cleveland. The project will remove 500000 to 800000 cubic yards and run into 1979. Separately bids for Sandusky harbor dredging of about 250000 cubic yards are to be invited around Oct 13 with bid opening around Oct 31, value estimated at $15 million and completion by January.

Cleveland UPI U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sandusky Corps Great Lakes Sandusky Harbor

Battisti demands reasons for Cleveland desegregation cuts

Federal Judge Frank J. Battisti orders the Cleveland Board of Education to explain why it abolished the jobs of top personnel who ran desegregation efforts. He requires disclosure of all factors behind dismantling the court-appointed department led by Deputy Superintendent for Desegregation Dr. Charles Leftwich.

Cleveland UPI Cleveland Board of Education USS Frank J. Battisti Charles Leftwich

Poppin' Fresh Prowler Strikes Elyria Diner and Shops

A recurring burglar hits Elyria on East Avenue breaking doors at the Blue and White Diner 10 East Ave stealing a radio. He returns Monday for food items and coins from a machine. Tuesday night he targets the Sweet Creme Donut Shop 112 East Ave damaging a dough pan amid thefts. Mae Wykcoff and Fred Merg urge customers to avoid the area at night.

Elyria East Avenue East Ave Rglar Mae Wykcoff Fred Merg

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