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Latta civil rights record rates low marks Gannett News Service WASHINGTON Sen. Howard Metzenbaum and Reps. Donald Pease and Marcy Kaptur registered perfect civil rights voting records during the 98th Congress, says a study released Tuesday. The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, a coalition of 165 national groups, says the three Democrats scored the highest of the Ohio congressional delegation. Two Republicans, Reps.

Thomas Kindness and Delbert Latta, had the poorest civil rights record of the Ohio delegation. The Probe- Continued from Page 1 Pietrowski's children to one of his own children. It is the charge concerning the bicycle which reportedly is being investigated by the grand jury at this time. Called to testify Tuesday were Thomas Everett, former village mayor; Judith Bastubee, village clerk; John Wyse, John Harbal, William Peloquin, Gladys Donley and Norman Klee, all village council members; Mike Despones, village mayor; Morrison, former village court. cilman; Helen Coleman, former village clerk; Sgt.

Mike Smith of the police department; Kenneth Leist and Wayne Willmoth, former part-time policemen for the village, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lee and Pietrowski. Petersen said no indictments have been returned against anyone in the Genoa police department, but that the grand jury will be meeting again within the next few weeks. This is the third time a county grand jury has investigated Truman.

The first investigation was, into charges that Truman had "planted" an ice pick on Jack Gall, the accused murderer of Genoa teen-ager Debra Sue Vine. A second investigation was into charges that Truman had switched the new carpet installed in the police department with old carpeting from his home. No charges came out of either investigation. Truman said this morning, "I have a lot of things I'd like to say, Levies Continued from Page 1 School district are being asked to renew 1.5-mill levy for two years to help provide a recreation program through the Put-in-Bay Recreation Committee. In the Lake Local School District, voters are being asked to approve a 3.71-mill bond issue for 23 years to finance structural additions, remodeling and furnishing and equipping existing school fa- Candidates- Continued from Page 1 tremendous amount of local pride in the fire departments and emergency medical services.

They are doing a tremendous Lorensen said. "I'm not much interested in centralized 'stations. I don't think they will provide better service and they will cost the taxpayers in the county a lot more money." "As long as the townships and villages can provide services financially, they should Ellis said. "It is less costly and more efficient." He said there is a personal touch in the departments now that would be lost if the county government got involved. "In a personal crisis, it's nice to see a friendly, known face." The candidates have slightly different views on how to handle the financial problems of the county, although neither is offering a specific plan at this time.

said he is definitely against increasing real estate taxes, but he said an additional piggyback sales tax and increasing the conveyance tax on property transfers are two possibilities. He said the sales tax would be less likely to affect persons on small fixed incomes, and he also said that the county only charges one mill on property transfers while surrounding counties are charging the maximum permitted by state law of four mills. Ellis pledged that he would be fiscally responsible, if elected. He favors an increased tax base through expanded industry in the county and also said he would work diligently to obtain any state or federal funds available to help the county financially. "I'd rather see us solve our own problems than get help from the state or federal government, but if it's there and available we have to look for every possible dollare wherever it may be," Ellis said.

The two also had different views on the operation of the sheriff's department. Lorensen said he felt additional road deputies were necessary, especially during the heavy tourist season. "Just the officers being visible helps deter He also said he would want to hear a complete, presentation from the what now is available, what he wants to offer Wednesday, October 31, 1984, The News Herald, Port Clinton, 0.5 -Hospitals- group says they voted correctly 13 percent of the time. Nationwide, six Senators and 57 Representatives had perfect scores, with two Senators and six House members voting against the coalition's position on all issues. Former Democratic presidential candidate John Glenn missed six key civil rights votes in the Senate, but voted correctly on the remaining six for a total score of 50 percent.

Overall, the Ohio delegation voted correctly 59 percent of the time. About two-thirds of the but on the advice of my attorney, I'll hold off on any comments at this time." Coleman, who served as village clerk-treasurer for several years until retiring at the beginning of this year, said she spent all day in the courthouse Tuesday, waiting to be called to testify, but was finally dismissed about 3 p.m. She said Harbal, Klee and Sgt. Smith also didn't testify. "Tony (Pietrowski) is accusing Gary (Truman) of stealing a bicycle," Coleman said.

"It's stupid, ridiculous. As a resident of Ottawa County, I resent our tax money being used in this manner. This has gotten more attention than the Jack Gall case. It's like comparing the theft of a bicycle with the murder of a young girl." Coleman said she didn't think she could have added anything to the testimony, but she particularly resented "one person (Pietrowski) controlling my life and taking one day I could have used for other things." She said Petersen told her she might be called back at a later date to testify, and if she is, she wants some assurance that she won't be wasting the day. Correction PORT CLINTON On Saturday, the News Herald incorrectly listed Wayne.

Orris of Fisherman's Trading Post as a contributor to Kenneth Leist's campaign for Ottawa County Sheriff. The contributor was William Orris. cilities in the district. The millage would generate approximately $3.97 million. Meanwhile, voters in Clay Township will see two levies a renewal of 1 mill for to provide and maintain fire apparatus, pay firefighters and purchase ambulance equipment, and an additional levy for five years that would help defray the expenses of operating the township cemetery.

and how much it will cost before committing himself to providing additional funding for extra road deputies. Ellis, who spent 30 years as a special agent and supervisor with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, said he felt more road deputies probably are needed, but he said he also felt money spent to provide cruisers for each deputy might have been better spent on additional personnel. "But we'd have to sit down and really figure it out." Both men said law enforcement officers were only upholding the law in their recent crackdown on gambling and liquor violations, but Lorensen said he would like to see some type of legislation which would allow clubs to legally hold the types of fundraisers they have been having in the past. "All that money goes for good causes," he said. Ellis said he would have like to see more cooperation between the sheriff's department and local law enforcement agencies.

He said it like" the sheriff's department didn't "trust" the local officers, and he would like to see better communications between the various law enforcement agencies, but added that the sheriff had no choice in conducting the crackdown. "If he receives a complaint, he must enforce the the best way he knows how." Lorensen, who defeated incumbent commissioner Helen Rofkar in the primary, said he would like to think the primary vote was for him, but he admitted that it probably was a vote against the present commissioner. He also said he didn't think it mattered if all the commissioners were from the same area, pointing out that the one remaining commissioner and three of the five candidates for the other two positions are from the Oak Harbor area. "In milage, we're not close together. I live on the south side of the county, (Charles) Dewitz lives on the north side, (remaining commissioner Darrell) Opfer on the west and (John) Parker's from in the village," Lorensen said.

He said that if he lived "another 50 yards down the road, my address would be Port Clinton instead of Oak Harbor." "If a person is interested in doing a good job for the county, it doesn't matter where he's House had scores of 50 percent or better, which the group said was an improvement over the 97th Congress. "While the Reagan administration continued to compile the worst civil rights record of any administration in more than half a century, the 98th Congress established a moderately good record on civil rights," Ralph G. Neas, executive director of the conference, said. The civil rights report card assessed voting records on a dozen issues, including school desegre- gation, immigration reform, job training programs and the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday bill.

The scores of other Ohio delegation Democrats, were: Thomas Luken, Hall, Dennis Eckart, 93; John Seiberling, 93; Douglas Applegate, 80; Edward Feighan, 93; Mary Rose Oakar, 87 and Louis Stokes, 93. Republican scores were: Willis D. Gradison 40; Michael Oxley, 27; Robert McEwen, 27; Michael DeWine, 20; Clarence Miller, 20; John Kasich, 20; Chalmers Wylie, 27; Ralph Regula, 60 and Lyle Williams, 60. Economy on decline, new recession feared Associated Press WASHINGTON The government said today its main economic forecasting gauge rose a modest 0.4 percent in September. But a revision in the August data showed the economy was headed down for a third straight month a trend that has signaled previous recessions.

The Commerce Department reported that the September gain in the Index of Leading Economic Indicators followed a slight dip of 0.1 percent in August and steep drops of 1.7 percent in July and 0.9 percent in June. The Reagan administration and many private economists have said the index is not infallible and has in the past signalled a recession when none came. Optimists argue now that while the index may be signalling slower growth, no recession is on the horizon. Other economists, however, contend that at the very least the country is on the verge of a "growth recession" a period when the economy grows at such Continued from Page 1 scheduled to be held late this year or early next year. Rajiv rushed to New Delhi from the eastern state of West Bengal, where he was addressing a public meeting, after hearing his mother had been shot.

He entered the hospital to view her body, security guards said. In Washington, White House spokesman Anson Franklin said President Reagan has been notified of Mrs. Gandhi's death and "expressed deep personal sorSecretary of State George Shultz said in a statement that Americans are "shocked and outraged" over the killing of "the leader of a great democracy." Several hours after the shooting, an unidentified caller told The Associated Press office in New Delhi: "We have taken our revenge! Long live the Sikh reli- Lorensen said. Ellis, who was unopposed in the primary, said he felt "very good" about the 1,600 votes he received in the primary when he was a "political unknown." He also said he thought three commissioners, all from the same area, could do a good job, "but I feel there would be broader appeal and broader communication with the people if they weren't all from the same area. He also said people are more inclined to contact someone they know locally than someone they don't know from the other area of the county.

Lorensen, 41, said he is seeking the office because "new leadership is needed in the commissioners' office, with the goal of seeking solutions, not excuses, for the problems, be they financial or personal." He is a a a a a a a a native of Ottawa County and is a 1960 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. Ellis, 65, is originally from the Akron area, but has been coming to Ottawa County since 1934 and has lived here for the past 16 years. He said he is seeking the office "to restore the confidence of the citizens of Ottawa County in a stable and business-like county government and establish liaison with county residents to hear their problems and suggestions." Lorensen is a self-employed farmer. He served six years with the Ohio National Guard, is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Ottawa County Agricultural Society, Ottawa County Fair Board, Concerned Citizens of Oak Harbor Area, Ottawa County Agruclutural Stabilization and Conservation Service board, Ottawa DON'T FORGET The Catawba Island Volunteer Fire Dept.

Annual HALLOWEEN PARTY (for kids ages 1 thru 6) Tonight From At the Community Hall A skit will be presented by the Catawba Island "Art-less Players" H.B. Magruder Visiting hours: 1 to 8 p.m.; Obstetrics: 2:30 to 4 and 7 to 08 Phone: 732-2193 OCT. 30. ADMITTED: Mrs. Mary Kelley, 402 N.

Locust Oak Harbor, surgical; Mrs. Wilma Yount, 2897 Fishshack Road, Port Clinton, medical; John Weeks, 8291 W. Oak Harbor Road, Oak Harbor, surgical; Kyle L. Ranzenberger, 808 Edison Lane, Port Clinton, medical; Jason D. Greening, Concord Lane, Port Clinton, medical; Norman W.

Cook, 9364 W. Duff Washa Road, Oak Harbor, medical; Mrs. Adria G. Nelson, 201 Willowdale Marblehead, medical. DISCHARGED: None.

EMERGENCIES: Earl Midkiff, Sandusky, finger laceration; Patti Druckenmiller, Oak Harbor, Arthur Libben PORT CLINTON Arthur H. Libben, 86, 519 Alice died Tuesday at H.B. Magruder Hospital. He was born in Erie Township on Nov. 14, 1897, the son of Henry and Carrie Wolfe Libben.

He married Harriet Mawer on June 6, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Richard; a daughter, Carolyn in 1964; a brother, and a sister. Mr. Libben was a lifelong farmer in Erie Township, retiring in 1965. He was a member of St.

John Lutheran Church, Oliver H. Perry Masonic Lodge for over 60 years, 60 year member of Grange and president of the Board of Directors of Port Clinton Lumber Company. Survivors include his wife, Harriet of Port Clinton; three sons, George and Robert of Erie Township and Paul of Port Clinton; three daughters, Miss Elizabeth Libben of Zanesville, Mrs. Lewis (Norma) West of Sandusky and Mrs. Chet (Jean) Solem of Port Clinton; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson; a sister, Mrs.

Marie McRitchie of Port Clinton. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gerner and Wolf Funeral Home where the family will be in attendance from 2 to 4 and 7 to 09. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday from St.

John Lutheran Church. The Rev. Harry Holzapfel will officiate. Mr. Libben's body will be taken to church at 1 p.m.

Friday to lie in state until the services. Burial will be in LaCarpe Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to St. John Lutheran Church. Aurora Lerma GENOA Aurora S.

Lerma, 64, a homemaker, died at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday in Parview Hospital in Toledo where she had been a patient since Oct. 20: Her home was at 216 Superior St. She was born in Buena Vista, Mexico; March 25, 1920, and married Manuel S. Lerma in Mexico Oct, 3, 1938.

He died Feb. 15, 1976. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Church in Toledo. Surviving are five son, Manuel, Santiago and Joseph, all of Genoa; Jesus of Toledo; Miguel of Calendar- THURSDAY Ileitis (Crohn's Disease) and Colitis Support Group, 7:30 p.m., home of Frances Lindemann, 324 Jackson Port Clinton. Port Clinton Al-Anon, 8:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church.

(also Serenity Break Al-Anon meeting every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon at same location). Port Clinton Duplicate Bridge Club, 7 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Rebekahs, 7:30 p.m., 100F Hall, Port Clinton.

Genoa Board of Education, 7:30 p.m., board office, Clay Center. eye abrasion; Paul Franck, Port Clinton, thumb laceration; Robert Ceccoli, Oak Harbor, hand laceration; Lester Bowser, Lakeside, foreign body in Nathan Patrick, Port Clinton, scalp laceration; Barbara Deming, Port Clinton, scalp abrasion; Genevieve Sherry, Lakeside, finger laceration; Donald Conte Port Clinton, arm laceration; Billie Johnson, Oak Harbor, finger sprain. BIRTHS Belinda LaCourse, 4085 W. Fremont Road, Clinton, is the mother of a son born Tuesday at H.B. Magruder Hospital.

a sluggish pace that unemployment rises. The last time the index fell for an extended period was from May through October 1981, when there were five monthly declines as the country slipped into the 1981-82 recession, the steepest downturn since World War II. In another bit of gloomy news, the government reported today that the nation's foreign trade deficit soared its second-highest monthly total on record. The $12.6 billion imbalance was 27 percent above the August figure of $9.9 billion but slightly below the $14.1 billion previous record of July. The United States is on the way to its worst trading year in history.

Through September, the trade deficits totaled billion, well above the $69.4 billion deficit for all of 1983. The government is predicting the 1984 total will hit $130 billion as a strong U.S. dollar entices Americans to buy a flood of foreign goods while U.S. exporters find their goods are more expensive on overseas markets. gion!" Asked who he was, the man said: "This is the action of the entire Sikh sect." Then he hung up.

Mrs. Gandhi has been bitterly condemned by Sikh leaders for her government's handling of recent violence in the northern state of Punjab. In June, Indian army troops besieged and then assaulted the Golden Temple, the Sikhs' holiest place of worship, in Amritsar. Mrs. Gandhi said the action was necessary to root out Sikh terrorists who were waging a campaign for independence.

The Sikhs, a breakaway Hindu sect, comprise 13 million of India's 740 million people. Almost 600 Sikhs and army troops were killed in the temple attack by official account, but military and police sources put the death toll at more than 1,200. County Farm Bureau and chairman of its public affairs committee, Ducks Unlimited, Ottawa County Wetlands Council and member and past president of Oak Harbor Young Farmers. He and his wife, Barbara, have two daughters, Beth, 13, and Angela, 8. Ellis retired in April after serving two years as clerk of the village of Marblehead.

Prior to that, he served 13 years as executive director of Lakeside Association. He is executive secretary and past president of Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; past president of Lake Erie Firelands Tourist Council; Ottawa County trustee of Ohio Citizens Committee for the Arts; board member of the Cancer Society; member of Port Clinton Kiwanis; vice chairman of Ottawa County Mental Health Association; treasurer of the board of trustees of Lakeside United Methodist Church and a member of several organizations of the church, and several other organizations. He and his wife, Ruth, have a son, Lawrence and a daughter, Nancy Lynn Draudt, and seven grandchildren. ROSE MARY GREENE 190! 1967 BARRE "'Rock of Using GUILD Granite" BIRKMEIER MONUMENTS SINCE 1.880 Quality at Affordable REPRESENTATIVES: MRS. NORMA JEAN DEAN COPPELER (CARROLL) HETRICK 626 E.

Rhode Dr. 5224 Oak Harbor Rd. Port Clinton, Ohio Oak Harbor, Ohio 734-4284 898-1581 FREDERICK'S MONUMENTS 2378 W. State Fremont 898-1581 I Northwood; four daughters, Hortencia Correa, Genoa; Grace Zavala, Toledo; Mary Jane Aguayo, Woodville; and Gloria Munoz, Martin; 19 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; three sisters and a brother in Mexico. Friends may call at RobinsonHenn-Brossia Funeral Home, 501 West after 7 tonight.

Services will be at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Friday conducted by Carlos Sidaui. Burial will be in Clay Township Cemetery. A Bible lecture will be held at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Cora Grimm BELLEVUE Cora Grimm, 89, 611 Gardner died Tuesday morning at her home following a sudden illness. She was born June 2, 1895, in Peking, the daughter of Peter and Minnie Lammers ter Veen. Mrs. Grimm was a member of the First Baptist Church and theMad River Railroad Museum. Survivors include three sons, Frederick' T.

of Oak Harbor, John W. and J. Hunter, both of Bellevue; four daughters, Cathryn L. Nottke of Bellevue, Martha J. Robinson of Columbus, Joan W.

Woosnam of Seville and Mary Ellen Bowers of Hollywood, 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one brother, John ter Veen of St. Petersburg, and a sister, Hilda Overmyer of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frederick, in 1971, a son and a daughter. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Harris Funeral Home, 289 W.

Main Bellevue. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday from the First Baptist Church, Bellevue. The Rev. Paul Smith will officiate.

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