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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1972
Page
2
Larry Capone from Balboa Island California completed 2000 miles of a 2400 mile journey to demonstrate to youth there are ways to travel beyond drugs. He left Boston three months ago aiming to reach Miami by mid October.
Lorain Civil Service certified top scorers Briggs and Bogdan for promotion to lieutenant and sergeant after Sept. 15 exams. Safety Director Mills must approve. Rosbrook’s firm paid $600 for exam administration amid controversy over fair testing.
Lorain plans a study by the utilities department to switch to monthly billing to prevent high quarterly bills if sewer rate hikes occur. A computer system is needed to handle the load and possibly raise about $24 000 in revenue. The finance committee approved $1 000 for the Mayor's Industrial Task Force and discussed clerk needs for the treasurer's office with a $5 000 salary.
Residents vented about the Lakeview Allotment paving and sewer project as the streets and sidewalks committee moved to form an equalization board. City Engineer Leonard Mercer defended high assessments while noting sidewalk inclusion and sewer taps for dual lots, with bids possible by year end.
Spencer village council passed an emergency subdivision law citing rapid home construction. The ordinance requires planning commission approval for land divisions, underground utilities, and dedicated streets with specific dimensions and a one year maintenance delay by the developer.
About 150 workers were recalled to the General Motors Assembly Division plant in Norwood to resume production after a 174 day strike. Local 674 of the United Auto Workers Union ratified the contract, with the plant previously employing about 3,908 workers.
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