Lorain Civil Service Row Threatens State Probe
Lorain County Prosecutor Paul Mikus studies whether facts justify a grand jury inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Lorain Civil Service Commission. Ohio Personnel Board Chairman Earl Allison warned the state will act to clear the matter before November elections if Lorain acts slowly.
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Jim Daubel
Earl Allison
Ohio Personnel Board of Review
Columbus
Lorain County
Paul Mikus
Mikus
Allison
Joseph P. Smith
Civil Service Commission
Smith
Woodrow W. Mathna
Mathna
Louis J. Rosso Jr
Elyria figures in Kent State summer grads list
Kent State University granted its largest summer class on Aug 28 with 946 diplomas. The Elyria group included Helen Charnes wife of Al Charnes and Bernie Machovina a local teacher. Alex Pozniak former South Amherst principal and now at Keystone LaGrange earned a master in education alongside five others. The piece also recalls Bob Fox now Fox Furniture and a Kentucky Derby outing with old partner and Derby lore.
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Kent State University
Elyria
Helen Charnes
al Charnes
Bernie Machovina
Elyria High School
Eugene F. Myers
Hamilton School
Alex Pozniak
South Amherst High School
Keystone
LaGrange
Pozniak
South Amherst
Tom Simpson
Avon
Bruce Boehler
Boehler
Joe Hudak
Amherst
Paul Hoerneman
Heidelberg College
Bob Fox
Chronicle-Telegram
Fox
Fox’ Furniture Co
Middle Avenue
Rob
Jane
Assembly speeds cleanup and to quit by night
The 06th General Assembly, once tagged as do nothing, ends after a hectic session. Final adjournment expected today as officers sign bills, with a skeleton staff on hand. Key actions include a $279 million capital improvements bill, a compromise municipal court bill, and a rebuff of reapportionment changes.
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UPI
General Assembly
Senate
Ross Pepple
R-Lima
Pepple
Senate Democrats
Ohio
Nasser Leaves Russia After Cairo Soviet Visit
President Gamel Abdel Nasser finished his Soviet Union tour and left by air for Yugoslavia. The trip deepened Kremlin Cairo ties amid post visit bargaining and legislative maneuvers in several counties. A bi party split altered court reform votes and reapportionment debates across Hamilton County and nearby districts.
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Lucas County
Democrats
Vermilion Gets New Municipal Court Under Ohio Bill
In closing minutes last night the Ohio General Assembly approved creation of the Vermilion Municipal Court to serve the City of Vermilion and the townships of Vermilion Florence and Brownhelm. The court brings hearings closer to home for residents formerly traveling to Milan Oberlin for regional matters.
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Vermilion
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Brownhelm
Erie County
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Lorain County
Oberlin
Council blocks 3.2 Sunday beer sales in Elyria
City council opposition halts a Sunday sale for 3.2 beer as committee reports are blocked. Council members Katko and Bowman say five or more oppose it, while Wilson backs continued study with police support, aiming for later approval. Repealing Sunday sale rules could expand access to bowling alleys taverns and carryout stores.
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John A. Katko
D- Fi
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Marguerite FE. Bowman
Kafka
Wilson
Bowman Plansition
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Bowling Alley
Robert K. Wilson Opers
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Asie
Lund
Elyria Two Officials Open Talks on Water Rates
Elyria Township trustees expressed readiness to meet with Elyria officials to discuss recent non-contract water rate increases. John Koepp, chairman, said the board will discuss problems with the city though they have no authority over rates or annexation. Mayor Sanford urged residents to press for such talks.
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Elyria Township
Elyria
John Koepp
Koepp
Fred B. Sanford
Sanford
Lorain
Elyria police and fire tests show low pass rate
Civil service chief Harry F. Butler says recruitment troubles persist for Elyria Police and Fire Departments. Last night five police applicants took the test and all failed. five fire applicants tested with only one passing. One fire vacancy may be filled if the passing candidate is certified. A future police test is planned in about two months. Starting pay is 5520 yearly with benefits, and longevity raises push salary to 6232 by year five. Seven sewage plant filter operators tested. two passed.
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Elyria
Butler
Safey-Service
New Ohio Dog Control Law Issued by Lorain County Warden
Lorain County dog owners must keep dogs under control at all times unless hunting with an owner. All dogs over three months must be licensed and registered. over six months must be rabies vaccinated. Fines range from ten to one hundred dollars per offense. The county pound on Rt. 20 in Elyria operates daily 7 AM to 4 PM except holidays.
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Lorain County
Walter Abrahamowicz
Lorain
Rt. 20
Elyria
Pease disappointed as reapportionment is rejected
Sen Donald J Pease of Oberlin voices deep disappointment after the House rejected the reapportionment resolution 77 4 He faults Speaker Roger Cloud for blocking compromise while the Senate had approved a bipartisan plan He cites differences on subdistricting and floating representation and outlines four possible actions federal courts might take in Ohio reapportionment.
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Columbus
Donald J. Pease
Senate
Pease
House
Election Board
Secretary of State
Apportionment Board
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Cloud
Elyrian hurt as car hits pole
North Ridgeville police reported an accident on Sugar Ridge Road near Route 57 when Mrs. Julia Rodosky 60 drove east and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, losing control and striking a utility pole. Her husband Joseph Rodosky 60 suffered head cuts and a possible fractured jaw and was in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He wife was treated for a forehead cut and released. she is not charged.
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Elyria
North Ridgeville
Joseph Rodosky
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Julia
Rodosky
Jon Sugar Ridge Rd
Rt 57
City considers extra bus runs to mall and college
Elyria City Council Utilities Committee discussed adding bus service to The Midway Mall and Lorain County Community College. The plan would reroute West River Rd. to Rt. 57 and add a Abbe Rd. run. Lorain-Elyria City Lines president Pollock will study the requests and confer with the Ohio Public Utilities Commission before committing.
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Midway Mall
Pikewood Mobile Park
Rt. 57
Elyria City
A.M. Pollock
Lorain - Elyria
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