19 Oct 1979
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1979
Page
1
Lorain city housing repair program details emerge in a letter to Sen John Glenn from HUD assistant secretary William B Welsh. The missive addresses investigations and repeats that several longstanding charges against the Lorain program are partly resolved.
The memo claims FBI, Justice, and HUD offices are examining the federally funded Community Development Block Grant program amid charges of fraudulent contracting, unequal distribution, political decisions, and cost overruns. Lorain officials dismiss the letter as political and unverified.
Ford Motor Co announces 8000 workers at Lorain assembly and Avon Truck plants will be laid off for one week due to slow Econoline van sales. Avon has 1500 and Lorain 6500 off, with production to resume Oct. 29, affecting Thunderbird and Cougar XR-7 output. Local UAW president John Hunter notes possible further shutdowns in upcoming weeks and seeks options to keep workers employed.
Elyria police report a mystery assailant struck Mrs. Donna Peck at 8:45 a.m. Thursday injuring her face as she approached her garage. The ongoing terror campaign since Oct 8 included vandalism and a Molotov attempt. no suspects or motive identified.
Lorain County voters will consider a two mill levy on November 6 to fund only the sheriff's department. The five year levy is projected to raise 2.89 million in 1980 and grow to 3.15 million by 1984, funded mainly from revenue sharing and CETA funds.
Entries for the I Beat Don Miller contest are open with no entry limit. Deadline is noon next Thursday. Each winning entrant receives a single T shirt. Last year 128 fans beat Miller with 1,40 entries across 26 games. This year 20 games run Oct 17 to 28.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner reviews evidence to clarify the remains of Lee Harvey Oswald and its links to the Kennedy assassination context. Prosecutors reassess the famed "Son of Sam" era connections as part of ongoing investigations.
A narrator recounts a terrifying commuter flight experience to Columbus. The misfit crew, unsafe four engine prop aircraft, improvised seating, and a lone airline attendant pilot create tense humor. After landing, the narrator reflects on fear and time spent drinking during a long layover.
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