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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1973
Page
5
In Columbus in 1959 supporters of State Issue One campaign to value agricultural land at current use rather than future use. They deploy Madison Avenue tactics to sell an idea with political and economic stakes for farmers and groceries, while facing voter apathy and a dismal track record for amendments.
Wendy Leech daughter of Nora Leech was crowned Olmsted Falls Homecoming Queen during ceremonies at the Fairview Park football game. She previously held the Winter Queen title last year.
Reports of unidentified flying objects flood the nation with sightings from Gaston North Carolina to Idaho. Citizens describe lights, long blue tails, glowing cigars, football-shaped craft, and even small creatures seen near highways and lakes while officials urge cautious study.
Attorney for Anthony Paul Damico, convicted of murdering former Ohio resident Sally Lucas, filed a petition for a new trial alleging the St. Louis County prosecutor hid marital problems and sexual issues between Lucas and her husband. Prosecutor Gene McNary denied knowledge of such matters. Lucas is confined to Fulton state hospital for treatment.
About 50 members of IBEW Local 2283 resumed work at the General Electric Avon plant after a one day walkout. Grace Hasek says the protest cited preferential promotions of non union workers, a suspension of a union member, and unsafe conditions. Union officials plan to meet with GE management Monday to pursue grievance resolution. Plant is at 35350 Chester Rd.
Ford and United Auto Workers negotiators meet through the weekend while ruling out a Monday contract settlement. The union will notify Ford at noon Monday that the old contract is terminated and 180,000 Ford workers will strike at 10 a.m. Friday unless a new pact is reached.
The Chronicle-Telegram reports a stolen 125 pound pumpkin in North Ridgeville. Mrs. James Rice says three teen boys brought it back after the paper ran the story, with no questions asked. The Rice children plan to carve the giant pumpkin.
North Olmsted High School seniors Katie Becker and Dan Rafferty were named homecoming royalty at last night’s football game against Rocky River. Becker is the daughter of Henry and Mrs. Becker of 6016 Gareau Drive, and Rafferty is the son of Francis and Mrs. Rafferty of 6180 Paisley Drive.
In New London Kindergarten classes a new curriculum focuses on learning through play and sharing. Students use Winkie the bear and a mother goose themed start, guided by Mrs Lynette McGowan and Principal Jack Moskovitz. Giant Steps teaches colors letters numbers with Readers Digest support.
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