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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1970
Page
3
In Abilene Texas a young supermarket customer stands by the candy rack weighing a choice while nursing an itch. The AP photo caption notes her practical approach to one problem as she weighs sweets against discomfort.
Bill Naegele reports on the Aztec Chemical Co case facing Dart Industries in California offices. Dart may plead guilty or fight, with a $500 cap possible. Elyria’s nuisance ordinance and U.S. Steel and Ohio Edison precedents show the difficulty of enforcement and potential for lengthy appeals. The piece references Squire, Sanders and Dempsey and notes calls to draft a stronger local air pollution ordinance.
Mark Hodges 29, of Beavercreek, charged with felonious assault on a 13 year old girl. He was previously acquitted in a separate slaving case. Hodges held in Union County Jail on 5000 dollar bond. NAACP Elvrra Chapter to meet at 5 pm tomorrow at 107 Oberlin Road Elyria Neighborhood Center. Highlight is nominating committee election for 1971 72 officers per Isaac C Chapman president.
Columbus action seeks to force cities to share municipal income tax receipts with communities where workers live. Rep Anice Johnson backs mandatory reciprocity, advancing a bill for the 109th General Assembly despite likely opposition from suburban and Lorain County residents.
A federal court in Cleveland dismissed civil rights complaints naming Oberlin city officials including City Manager Edward C. Smith and several council members as defendants in a $250,000 suit. Two officers and the former chief remain defendants. The case stems from a May 8 police youth altercation on South Main Street. City Solicitor Grover L Severs represents all defendants.
The Elyria PTA backs the 6.5 mill school levy with Mrs. Russell Dumke and Mrs. Donald Shoemaker leading efforts. The council will distribute a 12 page brochure detailing need and use. Funds would fund kindergarten, open Erie Elementary, hire fifth junior high teachers, raise pay and benefits, and expand transportation.
A 22 year old man buried alive for a college fundraiser was jolted into hysteria when a large non venomous snake dropped through a tunnel into his coffin. He was removed to hospital after experiencing abdominal pains and heart distress.
Gregory Peters, 17, a Lorain High senior, returned to school after two weeks away for refusing to cut long hair in line with a dress code. His father, Rev. Raymond Peters, supported his stance. officials cited the dress code approved by students and administration. Peters shaved his hair but details of the cut were not disclosed. The school plans to help him catch up on missed work as he resumes classes. A separate outage occurred when a tree limb fell on power lines on Beavercrest Drive, cutting ~150 customers off briefly.
The city of Cleveland was ordered to pay 1,359,032 dollars in damages to the three Ranells children after their parents Richard Ranells and Sandra Ranells died from chlorine gas exposure caused by a 1969 leak. The jury found negligence. the city had sought a 400,000 dollar cap.
An enthusiastic Loram Counts Arts Council audience applauded flutist Susan Frmes and pianist Miles Mauner as the season opened with a mellow Schubert variation set. Frmes’s Local County Community College recital drew smiles and multiple bows while Mauner’s Chopin Ballade in F minor pleased the crowd. The Carnival of Venice finale left listeners rapt as Frmes and Mauner performed a refined, sophisticated program of live classical pieces.
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