Commission backs Smith on use of prisoners
Lorain County commissioners voiced support for Sheriff Vernon C. Smith employing prisoners to work on his Pittsfield Township farm. They argued it offers prisoners fresh air and work, while noting their limited oversight is over appropriations and not policy.
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Commission
Smith
Lorain County
Vernon C. Smith
Ludwig M. Pincura
Chronicle-Telegram
Walter Lach
Sheriff Smith
Pittsfield Township
Jeresmo Keron
Keron
Sheriff Faces Prisoner Work On Farm Dispute
Commissioners discussed sheriff Smith using prisoners on his farm to work outside jail due to a lack of deputies. They noted park rangers gained police power and questioned legality. The attorney general said sheriffs cannot request a formal legal opinion, leaving jurisdiction unclear.
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Fred Ritenauer
Park Rangers
Pincura
Ohio
Smith
Keren
Ohio Attorney General's
Chronicle- Telegram
Jordan orders cease fire as guerrillas flood into Amman
Jordanian Marshal Habes Al Majali announces a noon cease-fire to let guerrillas desert to his army amid renewed fighting in Amman and northern cities. Egypt and Beirut report Palestine commandos from Syria and Lebanon aiding the guerrillas. Red Cross rushes aid to Jordan.
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Habes Al-Majali
Beirut
Palestine
Syria
Lebanon
Jordan
Majali
Amman
Hussein
Cairo
al Ahram
International Red Cross
Red Cross DC6
Geneva
Amman - Damascus
Arman
Habis Majali
Palmachim
Mediterranean
Iraq
Seek surrender of guerrillas to halt bloodshed in Jordan
Reports say guerrilla forces push for cease fire while Iraqi troops reportedly stay out of the fight. Algeria pledges support as U S forces move to reinforce the sixth fleet and posture for possible action in the Middle East. Military leaders warn of potential intervention if hostilities continue.
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Jordan
Algeria
Turkey
White House
Majali
Hussein
Israel
Baghdad
Damascus
Ramtha
Turra
el Kassarat
Weather outlook with clearing skies and cooler tonight
Scattered showers and thundershowers today with partial clearing later. Highs in the mid 70s and tonight’s lows around the mid to lower 50s. Tomorrow partly sunny with highs in the lower 70s. Sunday may bring a shower, with sunset at 7 32 p m and sunrise at 7 11 a m. Yesterday reached 86 degrees at 3 45 p m and 64 degrees this morning at 7 a m.
Firm denies Fruehauf plant interest
Avon Lake officials report Jeep Division of American Motors inspected the nearly vacant Fruehauf plant but denied any plan to lease or purchase the facility. A Fruehauf spokesman confirmed the tour while another American official denied acquisition talks. Reported asking price is 6.7 million dollars, about 7.85 per square foot. The complex covers 22 acres under roof on 186 acres valued around 3 000 dollars per acre.
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Avon Lake
Jeep
American Motors Corp
Fruehauf Corp
Fruehauf
Detroit
American Motors
Stuart Reed
American
Reed
Outlets to river needed in cleanup
Elyria Jaycees and The Chronicle Telegram sponsor a Black River cleanup from Rt 10 to Rt 254 aiming for 1000 volunteers. Landowner access is requested to reach the privately owned west branch as donations flow in from groups and individuals including trucks and boats.
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Black River
Jaycee
Jim Parks
Elyria Jaycees
The
Chronicle-Telegram
Rt. 10
Rt. 254
Parks
Jaycees
Phronicle-Telegram
Toledo Teachers Return After Strike Urges
In Toledo Ohio most of the 2500 striking teachers returned to class following a union plea to resume work while pay talks continue. Judge George Kiroff cited the Ferguson Act and set a 9 am deadline after delaying ruling for extra time. The district reported 979 teachers in morning sessions and 333 in the afternoon with warnings of possible dismissal for nonappearance.
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Toledo, Ohio
UPI
Cal Lawrence
Toledo Federation of Teachers
Lucas County Common Pleas Court
George Kiroff
Gilligan accuses Cloud of using state funds for campaign
Democratic candidate John Gilligan says Auditor Roger Cloud used state payroll dollars for campaign work. Gilligan’s team cites six staffers on the state payroll as of Sept. 1 and demands a return of $34,068 to taxpayers. Cloud campaign denies the charges and threatens suit.
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Gilligan
Cloud
Columbus
UPI
John J. Gilligan
Roger Cloud
Mark Shields
Ohio
Shields
William Brantley
Cloud Campaign
Brantley
Health department tally frames Elyria Lorain counts
Elyria shows 11 and Lorain 63 in a health department tally. The text adds a blunt motto about speaking well of others.
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Elyria
Lorain
Riverview Plaza Opens for Elderly Housing in Elyria
The Lorain County Metropolitan Housing Authority reports Riverview Plaza, formerly the Golden Age Center on East Avenue, will open October 18. The 13 story building near Black River offers 180 apartments costing 2.6 million to construct. Ilona Megyesy, new manager, says applications exceed available units. occupancy requires 62 plus age, assets under 10 000, with income considered per applicant. Applications are taken at Elyria Community Development Office, 110% Middle Ave.
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Riverview Plaza
Elyria
East Avenue
Lorain County
Middle Ave
Megyesy
Bettye Bishop
Leavitt Homeg
Lorain
Amherst
Village Idiot of Firefighting Protects 100000 Persons
Feature notes a privately run municipal style fire service claims to protect 100000 people at a cost far below the national average. It previews a wire service look at the 1970s as America faces deep sea science decisions and potential ocean mastery challenges. A Soviet translator seeking asylum is described as weary of scriptural prohibitions.
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Uisual
America
American scientists hunt Nessie with infrared camera
A five man U S expedition led by Jack Ullrich arrives in Drumnadrochit to search for the Loch Ness monster using a high performance infrared camera. Guided by Roy P Mackal of the Loch Ness Phenomena Investigation Bureau the team aims to obtain hard tissue proof within two weeks.
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Drumnadrochit
Scotland
UPS
Jack Ullrich
Smithsonian Institution
Fleischmann
Loch Ness
Mackal
Ness
Peter Suarez
St. Clair Strong
Douglas Faulkner
Bernard Neuvelmans
Nessie
Suarez Suarez
Phenomena Bureau
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Murray Ridge Rd
Elyria Public Library
Ellie
John Kenney
Connie Davis
Nasser Arafat
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser
Incerlik
U.S
Mideast
Washington
Guam
Atlantic
6Th Fleet
Gaum
Morehead City
N.C
Radio Damascus
Yasir
Bill Gregory
Paul Nixon
Butternut Ridge Rd
Charles Danesi
Elyria Fence and Implement Co
Carlisle Grange
Red Cross
Toledo
Hendrix
London
Jim Hendrix
St. Mary Abbots Hospital
Kensington
Oklahoma
Tiaee
Esi Livestock
Monster
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