26 Sep 1971
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1971
Page
1
An Ohio schoolteacher notes football cards lure bets amid multi million wagering rumors. Cards claim small stakes return up to 200 dollars for perfect picks, but odds poorly match actual outcomes as bookmakers shore up weaker teams. The story hints at widespread betting during football and basketball seasons.
The Ohio Senate approved an 18 to 15 vote a 7.67 billion two year budget including a 1.5 cent increase in the state sales tax and a 3 to 6 percent corporate income tax. The package adds new taxes on cigarettes and services and expands the sales tax base with hearings set for concurrence in the House.
Police report a man found dead in a wooded area at the Black River Reservation near Ford Road Elyria. Identity withheld pending kin notification. believed from Cleveland. A suitcase was found beside the body. Temperature and weather details accompany local parade and budget items.
Karoly Molnar, who fled Hungary after the 1956 uprising, reflects on changes since then. He notes modern Hungary with ten story apartments and supermarkets, reduced secret police fears, and improved living standards while saying America remains best overall. He recalls the revolt’s peaceful start and its suppression by Russian forces.
The Cost of Living Council announced tougher action to enforce Nixon's price-wage freeze. Executive Director Arnold R Weber said more crackdowns may come, including against a professional football team, a Texas landlord, and a school board for infractions.
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