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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1976
Page
1
Eleanor Clay Ford 80 widow of Edsel B. Ford and mother of Henry Ford II died in a Detroit hospital. She led arts and cultural efforts in Detroit and helped push Henry Ford II to take over Ford Motor Co in 1943.
Mrs Sally Rice of Hawaii reels a monster 1053 pound black marlin off Cairns Australia, then releases it back. The feat sets a world record on an 80 pound line, surpassing usual white or blue marlin sizes common off the Atlantic coast.
City officials propose a 32 hour work week to reduce a 750000 deficit while considering layoffs. Safety Service Director Lyle C. Scott says steps include targeting CETA workers by seniority and preserving public services, with no decision yet on withholding retroactive pay raises.
Lorain County United Way reports 39.3 percent of its 2,089,260 goal for 1975 with pledges totaling 805,098 as of the third report. City officials brace for possible layoffs and consider CETA rehiring. sanitation cuts eyed to balance a projected 75,000 year-end deficit while the auditor warns of bond payment risks and a potential poor credit rating if wages are sacrificed. Mayor Bowman awaits the auditor’s December figures.
A Norwegian tanker Frosta struck the Mississippi River ferry George Prince near Luling Louisiana at dawn, capsizing the vessel. Four dead and about fifty missing as rescuers, Coast Guard divers, and helicopters search the swift current and debris for survivors.
Nine member panel tables a plan to desegregate Cleveland schools and asks the Ohio Department of Education to draft a program that includes Cuyahoga County suburbs alongside a Cleveland only option. Public hearings will follow as plans are refined amid court rulings and appeals related to desegregation.
Polaris Vocational Center student Terri Cobii was among the mock victims when six local fire teams helped transport about six people from the explosion scene at Dairypak, 7420 Mapleway Dr., Olmsted Falls, to the hospital. Another photo on Page F-1.
In a CT random survey Peggy Fisher of Cambridge Ave envisions a new cabinet and Secretary of State as key moves she would make as president. She criticizes past leadership as selling out and calls for prudent tax spending and an end to foolish investigations. She also laments the educational system as lacking.
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