Public safety and Berkowitz's mental state echo in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn a psychiatrist deemed Berkowitz incapacitated, sparking debate over public access to Dr Schwartz's full findings. Critics urge immediate release of the transcript while courts weigh competency, fearing a dangerous release if he is deemed competent. The public seeks reassurance against a potential return of the killer.
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Brooklyn
Berkowitz
Schwartz
State Supreme Court
Dr. Schwartz
New York State
New York
Son of
Sam
Storm halts Elfers' last attempt to cross Lake Erie
Elfers, in better condition than his first swim, faced gear failures and strong winds on a 24 mile attempt across Lake Erie. A broken starting cord, broken outboard brackets, and rough undertow slowed progress while Tea Dreams led the swim. Cold water, lanolin lubrication, and radio gaps shaped the challenging voyage as the boat veered and a lightning glare marked the treacherous crossing.
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Storm
Elfers
Lake Erie
Ben Elfers
Saiter
Grand River
Longtime patrons bid farewell to Chomis cafe in Fairmont
Susie and Mama, bartenders at Chomis since 1962, plan to leave the tavern after receiving $58,300 in city compensation and relocating across West River Street. They recall visiting by the Secret Service before George McGovern’s campaign, surviving a race riot, and now prepare to sell their liquor license as they host a final indoor picnic with patrons bringing food.
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Susie
Mama
Chomi’s
Secret Service
George McGovern
West River St
Ford aims to hit tougher mileage rules with new compacts
Ford officials say the 1978 CAFE target of 18 miles per gallon can be met mainly through the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr compact entries and the Fiesta sub compact. They warn penalties for noncompliance could reach 150 million dollars in fines, affecting profits.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Bidwell
William C. Bourke
Ford North American
Ford pledges aid in Brook Park job selling probe
Ford Motor Co. will cooperate with the Justice Department in a federal inquiry into alleged job selling at the Brook Park complex. FBI agents reportedly began the probe after five Ford employees were fired amid accusations of selling openings for 300 to 600 dollars. The UAW says it is not involved, but opposes any sale of jobs.
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Brook Park
FBI
Ford
Justice Department
Robert H. Barbour
Cleveland Castings
United Auto Workers International
Detroit
Ford to Build Cruising Van at Lorain Avon Lake Plants
Ford will completely assemble and paint a factory customized Econoline Cruising Van at Lorain Assembly Plant and Ohio Truck Plant in Avon Lake. The van with special paint stripes grille work and interior carpeting had been built in Lorain County and sent to Detroit for customizing before the 1978 model year. Local plants will also produce a new Super Van later this year or early next year.
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Bourke
Walter
Walla
Lincoln-Mercury
Lorain
Ford
Ohio
Avon Lake
Lorain County
Detroit
Wholesale prices edge up as farm costs slide
The report shows a 0.1 percent rise in wholesale prices, the first increase in three months, while farm prices fall 4.3 percent in August. Processed foods dip 8 percent, and overall annual rate remains over 27 percent lower than three months ago.
Sea Dream misidentified as Four D's during Lake Erie attempt
A 43 foot Chris craft Sea Dream attempted a mile crossing on Lake Erie near Westland Michigan. The vessel powered by twin 2277 hp engines carried ten aboard with lavish amenities. Scuba divers Don Cisar Eric Rubin and crew member Ron Beatty plus his wife and daughter formed the team. Contact with coast guard and ship stations failed due to atmospheric conditions or a faulty transmitter.
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Lake Eri Elfers
Feister
Chrysler
Plymouth Auto Sales
Westland
Mich
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Elfers
Don Cisar
Maple Dr
Lorain
Eric Rubin
Putappin
Notre Dame Caroles
Thornwood
Ron Beatty
Lorain County Jobless Rate Steady at 3.9% in July
Lorain County unemployment held at 3.9 percent for July as employment in industrial sectors helped restrain losses. Ohio statewide rate stood at roughly 3.2 percent with national unemployment near 7 percent, while nearby counties posted varied figures. Major employers in the area including General Motors Luxaire and Hills Department Store in Elyria announced plans to hire more workers as jobless counts remained stable.
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Lorain County
Ohio Burest of
Ohio
Oxtoee
Lorain
General Motors
Luxaire
New Hills
Elyria
Prkae
Pea
Caraboex
Erie
Huron
Ashland
Megina
Inorain
Wall Street Sees Mixed Signals From Reports
Opening statements from Carter's press secretary claimed no wage-price study was underway though reports suggest study levels. Agriculture Department notes farm prices fell 3 percent in the month to Aug 15, marking a third straight drop while the Labor Department's August PPI rose 0.1 percent, a modest uptick after two declines. The piece also lists Pal Carrier mailing rates and references Ehris, Lorain, Cleveland contact numbers.
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Carter
Agriculture Department
Hyatt interests grow in Cleveland hotel plans
Hyatt Corp executive vice president Joseph Amoroso indicated ongoing talks on a downtown Cleveland hotel project to be operated by Hyatt Hotels and built by Kal. He noted discussions are heating up but did not name developers or sites and stressed prior long interest in Cleveland. Hyatt's U.S. and international portfolio includes the UN Plaza in New York and the Hyatt Regency O’Hara in Chicago.
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Ato Airlio
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Hercules WA
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Dillard Depisira
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