04 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1969
Page
1
Sunday reading notes an aging vessel hailed as the fightin est Lady by officers and crew while history fades as she enters mothballs. The paper teases a detailed Sunday feature in CT and previews full sports schedules and baseball predictions.
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a temperature change. Southerly winds diminish to 19 to TS mph today, then shift to 15 to 25 mph and become northwesterly tonight. Saturday fades to calmer conditions. High 54 and low 35 recorded earlier. Details on page.
The final Easter series excerpt explores the meaning of resurrection and humanity's endless quest for wholeness. It frames man as a restless seeker moving toward an elusive Omega point called eternal life, the kingdom of God, or a new heaven and earth, guided by faith in Christ.
Christians from the United States and many nations walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem's Old City for Good Friday as Jews offer Passover prayers at the Wailing Wall. The day reflects the crucifixion and resurrection story with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre seen as the tomb and return of Christ.
The 71 year old pope fasted with millions and removed his papal ring as mourning for Christ. Rome bells will be silent and altars bare until Saturday night as Paul criticizes clerical rebellion and schismatic ferment over birth control celibacy and papal authority. He delivered a 20 minute Holy Week address denouncing disarray in the church.
The Fed and 11 of 12 regional banks vote to raise reserve requirements and discount rates to cool credit. Big banks must lift demand deposits to 17 percent plus deposits up to eight million dollars, others from 12 to 13 percent, effective April 17.
The Union of Czech Journalists rejected Communist claims media sparked anti-Soviet outbreaks and warned the new press censorship will erode public confidence. The weekly Zitrek suspended publication, while Soviets pressed Prague after Prague officials and Slovak leader Husak met in Bratislava to discuss demonstrations.
Patrols in Chicago and state troops as 72 injured and 234 arrested in West Side violence amid national King observances. Governor Ogilvie and Mayor Daley impose curfew. nationwide memorials planned in major cities. Kalamazoo also reports memorial tensions. Tass praises King from Moscow.
Lorain councilman Bulzomi seeks recall of Warren Finkel Lorain County Regional Airport Authority member. He plans to raise the issue at Monday’s meeting with at least two allies backing the move. A 200-name petition and county prosecutor Grunda’s opinion fuel the drive cited as ethical concerns.
Orville E Stifel III of Cincinnati faces a U S district court trial date of April 14 for the mail bombing death of Renee a teacher at Central Junior High School in Cleveland. Judge Girard Kalbfleisel ordered 98 jurors drawn. Stifel pled not guilty at a second arraignment held to correct an indictment omission.
An English professor comments on two college students themes. The note reads vocabulary is mean and improved but entirely adequate to express thoughts. It highlights student effort and usefulness of language in conveying ideas.
A man from Avon Lake, identified as William Kovacs, 22, died in a single vehicle crash on Lake Road while returning from a business meeting. The morning accident occurred around 3:34 AM at Lorain Hospital where authorities reported the fatal collision. Details remain unclear as investigators parse the wreck and impact factors.
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