Elyria schools seek 6.5 mill levy with 7.5 option debated
The Elyria board approved a 6.5 mill school levy while hinting at a possible 7.5 mill levy if tax valuation grows. Officials cite a projected increase in the tax duplicate and cost increases for teachers and benefits as drivers, with plans to appoint a citizen group to push passage and file the levy with the county elections board.
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June Blakeslee
Lorain
Clean River Sunday volunteers sought for Oct 11 cleanup
An appeal calls for 1,000 volunteers to haul debris from Black River West Branch on Sunday October 11. Jim Parks, chairman, says groups including Jaycees 4H clubs Boy Scouts and churches are urged to join this all day effort with no pay but tangible community benefits.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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Retirement issue hinders UAW pact at Chrysler and GM
UAW returns to Chrysler bargaining with a $500 a month pension demand after 30 years, aiming to unlock talks as GM prepares a similar offer. Woodcock cites cost fears and potential large retirements as the core barrier, while the union rejects Chrysler’s second proposal as far from acceptable.
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Service director fired in Lorain city hall shakeup
Lorain officials announced the forced resignation of Service Director Chester Campbell by Mayor Woodrow Mathna at 4 45 p m yesterday The resignation takes effect today and Thomas Giasomo will assume the post with duties shared at the safety department until a new director is appointed Campbell expressed shock and questioned the mayor's reasons Council members called the move a potential loss to the city Giasomo starts tomorrow and the mayor indicated he has a candidate in mind for safety director
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Hostage Move On Hold As Hijackers Stand Firm
Palestinian and Jordanian officials pressed to move over 280 hostages from hijacked planes in the Jordanian desert amid a dust storm. Hijackers refused, demanding all hostages be freed, while Western powers and Israel rejected a swap deal. The PLO Central Committee signaled plans to relocate the captives once demands are met.
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Adlai aid backer in Amman rally over hostages fate
Adlai supporters rally in Amman to press humanitarian action as negotiators indicate hostages would be moved only if the Popular Front decides. Red Cross officials in Geneva and Amman voiced cautious optimism amid protests over treatment and rights under Geneva and Hague conventions.
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Palestine Liberation Organization
Andre Rochat
Red Cross
Geneva
Marcel Naville
International Red Cross Committee
Amman
Popular Front
Guerilla Command
Fly ash forces school recess shutdown at Westview
Ten pupils at Westview Elementary were treated for eye irritation after CEI plant fallout. Principal Andrew Marko said noon recess for first and second graders was cut short and third and fourth grade recess was canceled while four children were treated at the school dispensary. The plant later shut down the B Plant generators emitting the fallout, taking about 45 minutes to an hour.
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Duff
Hoag
Kent State to Maintain Strict Security Measures This Fall
Kent State University will keep tight campus security this fall with color coded identification cards for students faculty and staff. Cards will include a photo name student number and signature and be validated every quarter. The drive follows the May 4 campus killings and subsequent closures and reopenings. Local residents reported fallout from pollution concerns tied to CEI operations and officials said short and long term fixes are underway. State Rep J Leonard Camera prepared letters for the Ohio Air Pollution Control Board.
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UPS
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KSU
Duff Drive
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Don Hauser
Legal Department
CEI
Hauser
J. Leonard Camera
Ohio Air Pollution Control Board
Columbus
Weekend Weather Outlook with Mild Temperatures
Sunny conditions continue with highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s and cool nights in the 40s. Tomorrow will be fair and warmer with 70s, while Sunday stays pleasant with a small 10 percent rain chance. Sunset today at 7 44 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 7 64 a m.
Armed guards on U S planes to deter hijacks
Nixon announces plan to post armed guards on international and some domestic U S flights starting Saturday. Congressional leaders quote strong support and promise a detailed presidential statement later. House and Senate leaders note expanded terminal checks and coverage of routes amid hostage crisis implications.
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Pennsylvania
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