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EWS URNA North Central Ohio's Foremost Newspaper Mansfield, Ohio, Thursday, November 30, 1978 Phone (419) 522-3311 FIFTEEN CENTS Suggested Single Copy Price Index indicates economy to keep growing ears 1 reeeosioin eae IagiiiMy tive prices, stock prices, the money supply and building permits. There were these other economic developments Wednesday: President Carter said his recent moves to strengthen the dollar may cause a smaller increase in oil prices by oil-exporting nations than would have otherwise occurred. The Commerce Department said tax collections by federal, state and local governments increased $61.5 billion, or 17 percent, in fiscal 1977 to a total of $419.7 billion. The Securities and Exchange Commission said businesses must notify in worse than the administration had admitted previously. The 0.5-percent rise in the index of economic indicators followed an 0.9-percent advance in September.

But the October figure still pointed to moderate growth in the economy in months ahead. The index is intended to predict future trends in the economy. While many economists, including some prominent ones, say Carter's recent actions to slow the economy as part of his anti-inflation fight will bring on a recession in 1979, the President and his advisers maintain that the economy is strong enough to continue growing next year, although at a slower pace. vestors if they think the administration's anti-inflation program will affect their operations. Bennett C.

president of the American Trucking Association, said the financial stability of the trucking industry is threatened by an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that limits freight rate increases. The U.S. League of Savings predicted home mortgage interest rates will increase to 11 percent or more next year. The Labor Department said worker productivity in the third quarter of the year increased at an annual rate of 3.4 percent. Analysts blamed the drop in stock prices and the dollar primarily on the government's report Wednesday that the nation had a deficit in its foreign trade in October, the worst deficit in three months, The monthly deficits, which have extended unbroken for more than two years, are blamed, along with inflation, as the major causes of the decline of the U.S.

dollar during the last two years. The government had reported Tuesday that consumer prices increased 0.8 percent in October, and a key member of the Carter administration acknowledged for the first time that inflation is now running at about 10 percent, much The index of economic indicators gave support to the administration position. However, it is designed to look only a few months ahead and does not provide many clues as to what could happen to the economy during all of 1979. The component of the index that showed the greatest strength during the month was contracts and orders for plant and equipment, an indication of rising business investment. Other components that advanced during the month were the average workweek, deliveries, cash and other liquid assets and orders received by factories.

Partially offsetting the advances were negative reports for job layoffs, sensi WASHINGTON (AP) The Carter administration has received some welcome evidence that the economy should continue to grow in the months ahead and thus avoid the recession many economists are predicting for 1979. But the 0.5-percent increase in the index of leading economic indicators announced Wednesday was not enough to offset the adverse impact on financial markets of unfavorable reports on inflation and foreign trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 14.03 points in light trading Wednesday, closing at 790.11, and the dollar declined against most major currencies on world money markets. 71 Big pay mice approved by Celeste vote Ik 1.1 -r The ruins of the former Renner-Weber Brewery building on East Fourth St. stand and now it is being carted away by a demolition crew.

The present owners of the stark against a winter sky. Time, vandalism and fire destroyed the old building, property say they have no plans for the empty lot that will be left behind. Photos by Jeff Sprang) By Jay Wuebbold Newt Journal stttehnitt Bureau COLUMBUS Legislation boosting the salaries for state legislators and top statewide elected officials Is scheduled for action this afternoon in the Ohio House Finance Committee. The bill came to the finance committee for consideration following a dramatic vote in the Senate. Lame-duck Lt.

Gov. Richard F. Celeste, a Democrat, cast the deciding vote in favor of the pay-raise bill. He Top court takes Mayer off 2 cases Richland County Common Pleas Court James J. Mayer has been ordered off two cases involving Prosecutor William McKee by the Ohio Supreme Court.

The cases involve McKee's attempt to keep the state auditor's office from examining his Furtherance of Justice (FOJ) funds and a libel suit the prosecutor has filed against the Ohio Observer weekly newspaper. McKee filed an affidavit with the supreme court saying Mayer would be prejudicial in his handling of the cases. Last week, Mayer filed a rebuttal. The order, signed yesterday by Chief Justice Robert Leach, said the "affidavits of prejudice would not themselves support a finding of prejudice on behalf of Mayer, "However in the interest of avoiding even the appearance of any prejudice or impropriety in the trial of the causes, it is ordered that Mayer participate no further in the cases." McKee was out of town today and could not be reached for comment. Mayer, meanwhile, said he felt he could handle the cases without preju- broke a 16-16 deadlock after senators debated the controversial measure for two and a half hours.

As with all emotional issues, such as the pay-raise bill, it is impossible to predict with certainty the final outcome. But powerful House Speaker Vernal Riffe (D-New Boston) expressed confidence that the bill will be enacted before the scheduled House adjournment Friday. The bill hikes the base pay of House members and senators from $17,500 to $22,500 a year, and increases their mileage payments from 15 cents to 20 cents. Members get mileage for one trip a week to Columbus and back while the Legislature is in session. It raises the governor's pay from $50,000 to $60,000, and that of lieutenant governor from $30,000 to $35,000.

The pay of all other statewide officials attorney general, treasurer, auditor and secretary of state would be increased from $38,000 to $50,000. County auditors and those county commissioners elected this year to new terms would get boosts of based on county populations, under the bill. "The votes are there if they are all on the floor. The problem is keeping all the members here," Riffe said minutes after learning that the Senate had approved the bill. Citing the official House tally taken by Rep.

Michael DelBane (D-Hubbard), Riffe indicated that at least 52 legislators have said they will vote for the pay hike. The bill needs 50 votes to win approval. Although the speaker is pressing for a final vote Friday, the option is open to come back next week if a last-minute snag develops. Before delivering the deciding ballot, Celeste, defeated earlier this month in the gubernatorial election, paused for 40 seconds. He later said that he hesitated because he wanted to explain his vote, but then thought that would have been inappropriate.

Turn to back page, this section rewery landmark to disappear By Ron Simon The fire-gutted ruins of the old Renner-Weber Brewery on East Fourth St. are being demolished and carted away. The owners say when the area is cleared they have no immediate plans for the property. just sit it out and wait to see what happens," says attorney Robert M. Mabee, one of the five owners.

The others are Mabee's partner, Robert J. Meyers; Dr. Thomas H. Croghan: Dr. William Schamadan; and architect Tim Alexander.

A fire on June 14 putted the big brick building. City firefighters and the owners suspected arson. An investigator was hired to find the cause. But Mabee said no solid evidence was ever turned up. He still believes it was arson because (he old building was a favorite target for vandals.

The sign at the Kenner-Weber Brewery building is in shreds and, by now, is just a memory as the remains of the historic structure are cleared away. taurant "with plenty of atmosphere" in the basement of the castle-like structure. But the plans came to nothing, and the property passed to its present owners. The new owners, too, had plans. Myers told The Journal in June that remodeling had been planned to turn the building into a self-contained shopping complex with restaurants and a theater.

The work would have been started with receipt of $40,000 in state and federal funds. The brewery was on the National Turn to back page, this section for storing beer that extended under nearby streets. Prohibition dealt Renner and Weber a severe blow and only "near-beer" with a tiny half-percent alcoholic content was produced. The end came in 1942 when the brewery needed new boilers and other equipment that were impossible to obtain during World War H. In 1968, Edd NcNew and Elmer Sau-der purchased the building from the Weber heirs, and, one year later, sold it to Frank B.

Elias. Elias told The News Journal in 1969 he had plans to put a rathskeller-type res The brewery building was a downtown landmark for more than 75 years, lt was part of a bigger complex that turned out Red Band lager beer for many years. Although they did not found the brewery, which dates back to 1855, the dominant partners were Henry Weber, who came to Mansfield in 18W). and George J. Kenner.

who bought into the brewery in 1884. Only a lew years later, Renner left Mansfield, but the name of Renner and Weber stuck. The brewery was built on the site of Big Spring, which supplied early Mansfield settlers with water. Beneath the building there was a series of caverns Turn to back page, this section State Inside 56 Pages, 4 Sections Brigh tena-Chris tmas 5 Divorce dims holiday outlook rZ mv DAN WHITE By Jane King Divorce causes many hardships for a lamily. Psychologists have long been studying the effects of a broken marriage on the children, as well as the adults.

So consider the plight of the family already in the low-income bracket. With three children to care for and the husband whom she is divorcing unable to provide any relief, the mother of Case No 7 in the Brighten-a-Chnstmas Notebook is tut happily looking forward to Christmas. The Ohio Power which provides electricity to several area counties, says it will seek a rehearing of an order by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that it refund its residential and commercial customers a record $8.4 million for overcharges made in 1976. Page 11. Attorneys for the plaintiffs in the Kent State civil case are being counseled by experts on how to scientifically choose a jury that might tend to favor their 12.

Weather Tonight and tomorrow are expected to be windy, with a chance of snow flurries. Tonight's low will be IS to 20, with tomorrow's high in the mid-30s. Page 2. h'-lp her remain healthy to be able to mt'et her heavy responsibilities. The children also need coals and warm school clothes to see them through cold days.

Other basics many of us take for granted but which would be a very welcome addition for this family are silverware and dishes. This family is Case No 7 and can be helped by contacting the Volunteers of America. Abby 53 Bridge 53 Business 38 Classified 47M Crossword 53 Deaths 22 Editorials 20 Emergencies 3 Hospitals 2 Legal 47 Little People 55 Metro 17-19 Movies 42,43 Newscope 21 Prayer 2 Society Today 23-27 Sports 29-34 Television 43 Tell Me Why 55 Weather 2 Wordy Gurdy 53 It's a trying time lor all. filled with personal trauma and material deprivation since the breakup of the family unit usually means a linancial setback. The mother must work to provide for her three children, boys 8 and 10 and a girl 5.

and she could use a warm coat to Cartoon show planned to help needy As tearful mourners today were paying their last respects to two assassinated San Francisco officials, psychiatric interviews continued for the accused slayer, former city Supervisor Dan White, to determine his sanity. Page 8. The show will be from 1 to 4 ra. and Will include Three Stooges films, a variety of cartoons and an episode from the serial, "The Iron Claw." Instead of the regular admission charge, the theater will accept two cans of food, toys, clothing or cash donations. Admission will be on a first come, first-served basis.

The News Journal and the Old Madison Theatre will co-sponsor a special children's cartoon show Saturday afternoon in support of Mansfield's Bnghten-a-Christmas program. 1 II HI am 1.