12 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1977
Page
1
A fragmented note urges road salt suppliers to increase deliveries if payment can be arranged for the next year. The text hints at a need for new equipment and references a page 4 continuation.
The Ohio Highway Patrol kept monthly reports on state and local officials, containing gossip and personal activities of police chiefs and sheriffs. Officials dispute the practice, saying the files were administrative tools, while newspapers obtained copies and report on the alleged intrusions.
Archibald Cox argues UC admissions aim includes 16 disadvantaged places not a quota and not racially blind. Court hears hours of debate on Bakke bid to enroll more minorities. protest outside lines form as Justices question whether 16 is a quota or if 84 is.
The National Weather Service warns of scattered light frost with overcast skies and lower temperatures. Local readings dipped to 36 in Elyria and 37 in North Ridgeville, while Ray Diederich notes a 1964 record low. Farmers welcome frost to finish soybeans and curb weeds, with continued clouds and a chance of showers tonight.
James E. Gilliam age 74 was arrested yesterday in Oberlin on a secret indictment charging felonious assault tied to a police shootout six months earlier. He was escorted to Lorain County Jail by Deputy Jim Beery after being wounded in the legs and needing a walker.
The FBI Semiannual Uniform Crime Report shows Elyria with 1,082 crimes in the first half of 1977 vs 1,092 in the same period last year a net decline. Theft fell 10 percent to 584, auto theft rose 38 percent to 122, and murders rose from three to five.
United Way of Greater Lorain County reports pledges totaling 435815, 15.2 percent of its 2200000 goal, at the first of three luncheons during a seven week drive. The 1977 campaign runs ahead of 1976’s 260912 pledges at 13.9 percent of a 2049360 goal, with a victory dinner planned November 9 at the Holiday Inn in Elyria.
New York AP Vice President Mondale earns a spot on the Custom Tailors Guild of America's Best Dressed List. The Guild notes his improved dress habits since becoming president while his boss remains off the list for now. The Top Ten includes Mondale Namath Reynolds Rickles Foreman Hall Denver Gorshin Boldt and Pascucci with diverse fields and styles.
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