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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1972
Page
2
Workers from Local 277 of the AFSCME threaten to walk off if no deal by the July 2 contract deadline. City officials and union negotiators plan another session Tuesday after a Labor Day gap. council may adjourn to allow talks without delaying the 7:30 p.m. meeting.
Government offices and agencies close Monday for Labor Day. Police fire hospitals and emergency sites stay staffed. Elyria merchants report downtown stores and many banks closed, while some food retailers and Midway Mall largely shut. Public Library closes Monday with normal hours Tuesday. post offices shut. several discount shops keep limited holiday hours.
Elyria officer Hubert Whitacre, restored to the force after a 38 day suspension, still faces departmental charges. Safety Service Director James T. Tracey said a Tuesday decision would determine the disposition of those charges. Whitacre was suspended July 25 after an arrest for assault of a local woman. the private affidavit charges were dismissed by the complainant before a Municipal Court trial. The Civil Service Commission later upheld the suspension and ordered back pay for the 38 days off duty.
James Risk from Sandusky pleaded innocent at a municipal court arraignment to carrying a concealed weapon. He was arrested after police responded to a beer complaint on West Seventh Court where he allegedly drew a 44 magnum and struggled with officers. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 14 and he remains free on a $500 bond.
Three Lorain County Common Pleas Court judges qualify for the Outstanding Judicial Service awards after records show no criminal cases pending over six months by June 30. Judges LeRoy F. Kelly and Paul J. Mikus may also be eligible if their cases clear by Labor Day. The conference runs Wednesday to Friday with attendance by Lorain County’s Ewing and Webber. current chair is Eugene McNeal, to be followed by Joseph Ker.
An independent agent urges clients to report moves, job changes, or new car purchases to update coverage. Companies insure against specified perils, not buildings, and changes may trigger automatic coverage or expire after 30 days.
A Sunday Melon Festival parade is planned for 2 p.m. Details are sparse but the event centers on community celebration with a daytime parade route through town.
Mayor Joseph Zaborec aims to secure state aid totaling 115,946 for each of two new public pools at Central and Longfellow Parks. A city match is required. Other items include contracting repairs to a steel bulkhead at Waverly Place to protect a sewer damaged by Hurricane Agnes.
A son born to Mr. and Mrs. James Grimes, Box 38, Nova, listed on Wednesday. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Jones, 74 Infirmary Rd., Elyria, reported on Thereday.
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