21 WFMJ archives / March 13, 1986 | Gov. Richard F. Celeste brought his cabinet to Warren 38 years ago for “Capital for a Day.”

March 13

1999: Youngstown State University Professor Mark Shutes says the convictions of three men for a murder ordered by mob boss Lenny Strollo provides the Mahoning Valley with an opportunity to unite in breaking the mob's hold on the area. 

Youngstown State University trustees approve a $10,000 raise for President Leslie Cochran, bringing his salary to $185,000 a year. That's still the second lowest among Ohio state universities, with only the president of Cleveland State making less than $168,714.

The city of Girard has been awarded a $200,000 federal grant to clean up and redevelop the former Ohio Leather Co.'s 27-acre site on U.S. Route 422. 

1984: Former 19th District Congressman Charles J. Carney drops out of the race for Mahoning County commissioner, leaving only former Youngstown Fire Chief Charles O'Nesti to challenge incumbent John Palermo. 

Former Youngstown Mayor Jack C. Hunter fails to get the support of a majority of fellow members on the Ohio Board of Education to impose a minimum grade average of 2.0 or  "C" for students to participate in sports.  

Mercer County commissioners announce the closing of the Juvenile Court Center, a detention facility for young offenders. A contract has been reached to house juveniles at George Junior Republic in Grove City. A youthful offender could also be housed at the Lawrence County facility for $70 per day.  

1974: A Pennsylvania state senator who says streakers are out to taunt society offers a bill to make running nude a summary offense subject to a $300 fine and 90 days in jail.

About a dozen young policemen hired by the Norfolk, Va., department after the age limit for recruits is lowered to 18 have a problem: they are too young to buy the handguns that the department requires them to own and carry when off-duty. 

The Rev. William R. Hartman, former pastor of St. Luke Church, and his wife Frances have completed Peace Corps training and are doing social work in Brazil. 

1949: Gov. Frank J. Lausche blasts the operation of "deluxe" gambling clubs in Ohio and names four examples, including the Jungle Inn in Trumbull County. 

Capital Airlines and United Airlines say they will begin operating 20 departing flights daily at the Youngstown Municipal Airport in spring, the highest level of service in the airport's history.

Robert W. Andrews of Youngstown was named a member of the Excess Profits Tax Council in Washington, which decides on billions of dollars of contested excise taxes levied during the war years.