08 Sep 1978
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1978
Page
1
The Labor Department reports August wholesale prices declined 0.1 percent the first drop in two years, led by a 1.5 percent fall in food costs. Processed poultry fruits vegetables and eggs saw large price declines while non food items rose 0.4 percent, signaling moderating inflation.
The Lorain-Elyria SMSA could be absorbed into the Cleveland SMSA under a Census policy change aimed at merging smaller regions with larger areas after the 1980 census. Other pairs include Ann Arbor with Detroit and Long Island with New York City, affecting funding and political influence nationwide.
Warren Krieg, American Legion commander, assisted by Flag Watch members, confronted Douglas Spitzer in South Amherst when he allegedly tried to lift a flag from behind the town hall. Police arrested Spitzer after witnesses and reports described the incident at about 12:15 a.m. Spitzer said he wanted the flag for a teacher named Art and declined further comment. Evidence suggests the episode heightened scrutiny of Spitzer’s campaign and his stance on labor issues.
Partly cloudy through Saturday with a 30 percent chance of showers or thundershowers. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s Saturday, lows around 60s tonight. 5:45 p.m. Thursday high 93, 6 a.m. low 69.
Lorain Elyria ranks 39th in the United States with 543 people per square mile, per 1975 figures. Cleveland is 12th at 1,295 and Akron 28th at 739. Lorain County planner cites Ford, U Steel, and American Shipbuilding as drawing 18,000 jobs and notes people commuting from Cuyahoga County to Lorain County for lower taxes and growth. The text also mentions new housing starts and highway improvements shaping the influx.
A missing parking meter near Elyria City Hall was found only as the spot where it should have stood. A citation was issued to the car owner as a prohibited area violation after no meter could be listed. Millie Kerley defied payment and kept her car parked, seeking redress from city officials amid confusion over who handles parking matters.
Mus tangs head coach Marty Albert and Athletic Director John Browder seek a pair of football shoes size 9 1/2 5E for defensive lineman Rich DaQila 18 who has unusually wide feet. Special tailor-made shoes would cost 140 to 160 dollars, impacting the gridiron budget. call Albert at 238 2650 or 238 3043 if you can help.
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