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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1984
Page
1
Elyria reports a Kroger Local 880 meat cutter describes a strike fallout as a family and job nightmare. She cites fear, division among friends, and feelings of being pawns in a larger bargaining fight. Workers recount tensions between strikers and those on the job across Kroger and rival chains.
New evidence in an alleged political kickback scheme is uncovered daily as the probe expands beyond Huron County. Three Ohio Department of Transportation employees face charges over pressuring Norwalk area businessmen to donate to the Ohio Democratic Party. Special prosecutors William McKee and Fleet Freeman were appointed, with potential grand jury action on the horizon. Authorities report nonphysical, off the record threats against prosecutors and officials, including Norwalk’s city prosecutor and city law director.
Police say con men posing as insurance reps push aggressive deals, selling $1000 to $1500 policies and pressuring victims into paying the first year’s premium, often around $300. Detective Tony Koreski notes several cases, suggesting many more may exist and urging caution over promises that sound too good to be true.
Farmer Lee Jones plans early harvesting to maximize profits on farm produce. The story notes how timing and market access influence earnings, with attention to labor and weather factors impacting yields and prices. Page D-1.
The page discusses an official EPA rating and a boxing bout where Stafford falls. Weather outlook shows mostly cloudy skies with a 40 percent rain chance today and 30 percent tonight. Highs near 80 and lows around 60 to 65.
Kroger and area supermarkets face intensified talks with Local 880 of the United Food and Commercial Workers union after Kroger pulled from the Cleveland and Akron-Canton Food Industry Councils to bargain separately. Contracts expired about ten days ago and talks with the umbrella groups have slowed.
Non teaching Elyria school employees voted 2 year contract with 6 percent raises each year and expanded health coverage. Locals 133 and 410 will gain binding arbitration for future disputes and a retroactive start July 1 with a possible third year. Dolores Cox called the package satisfactory.
Hollywood enjoys a booming 1984 with Indiana Jones Ghostbusters and Gremlins driving box office toward a potential 4 billion. Industry cites stronger economy and film glut, with National Theatres expanding in Ohio and multiplex growth accelerating as indoor cinemas outpace drive-ins.
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