World observes Easter vigil as Pope leads Paschal light
The world marks Easter with Pope Paul VI lighting a Paschal candle at a Rome vigil. Pilgrims gather at St Peter's Basilica as security and ceremony frame Holy Week in Jerusalem and communities from Indiana to Oklahoma stage dramatic pageants and services. Millions attend pre dawn services across the United States while college crowds hit beaches and travelers flock to getaways.
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Seers Predict California Doom As Quakes Fizzle
In Los Angeles seers warned California would crumble at 3 13 p m Pacific Daylight Time but the predicted disaster failed to occur. A 5 7 magnitude quake struck off Baja California, rattling Acapulco and La Paz while minor shocks were felt across the Western Hemisphere.
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Ohio span repair decision set for April 14
Cincinnati, AP report on the C and O Bridge across the Ohio linking Cincinnati to Covington. Ohio Kentucky highway officials will meet April 14 to choose between an 86.5 million replacement and a 3.5 million repair of the aging span deemed hazardous and closed to traffic.
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Weather outlook Easter fine with cool nights
Weather notes indicate clear and cooler tonight with lows in the 30s. Mostly sunny and cool tomorrow with highs around 50. Monday expected fair and warmer with west to southwest winds 16 to 20 mph shifting to northwest, then lighter tomorrow afternoon. Sunset today 6 57 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 6 03 a.m.
Nationwide observances mark first anniversary of King assassination
Across the nation services marches and vigils honored Martin Luther King Jr. amid peaceful observances and calls for nonviolence. In Memphis vandals damaged stores during a mass march after a curfew. police arrested over 70 for curfew violations and crimes. In Montgomery thousands camped awaiting a Capitol march. in Chicago scattered clashes occurred. President Nixon sent condolences to Coretta King. Mrs King visited King's grave. In Nashville demonstrators urged James Earl Ray's accountability. in Selma 2,000 marched under sun. a New Orleans caravan played King's speeches. Sen. Edward Kennedy attended Memphis events urging equality.
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County meeting to discuss waste disposal options
Lorain County commissioners will host a meeting at Lorain County Community College on April 15 at 7 30 p m to review solid waste disposal methods. Commissioner Jerry Keron said invitations are going to municipal and township officials and the event is co sponsored by a Regional Planning Commission committee. The discussion includes district regional or county wide disposal approaches.
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Taft proposes revenue sharing of federal tax receipts
U S Representative Taft Jr R Cincinnati introduced a bill to let state and local governments share in federal tax receipts. He urged consideration now or in future years noting revenue sharing could ease local and state spending pinch by returning a portion of federal tax dollars to states for their use.
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Unclear Fragment Hints at Parents’ Marriage Theme
A readable snippet notes behavior of some children reflecting on whether their parents began married life on rough terms. The text suggests domestic tensions and the idea of a long journey together without guidance.
Man Receives First Fabric and Plastic Artificial Heart
Houston doctors led by Dr. Denton A. Cooley implanted an artificial heart for 47 year old Haskell Earp of Skokie Illinois at St. Luke's Episcopalian Hospital. The device cost five thousand dollars with a twenty thousand dollar power unit and is designed to bridge to a human heart donor.
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Easter Battle near Saigon Traps Viet Cong in Cambodian Border Fight
American forces lured 500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops from sanctuaries across the Cambodian border and mowed them down with artillery and air power in a two hour clash 30 miles northwest of Saigon. About 20 rocket and mortar attacks occurred nationwide with three U.S. aircraft shot down. Major General Ellis Williamson commanded the 25th Division and claimed 51 enemy dead at the cost of four Americans killed and 13 wounded. Sunrise Easter services were scaled back in battle zones.
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Residents form their own city within Lorain
The Chronicle previews tomorrow's section with Mike Clary explaining why hundreds of Puerto Ricans in Lorain create a distinct local community while staying integrated in the Steel City. Connie Davis surveys voting knowledge by age, Embree Hoffman profiles an Easter Egg Tree, and John Fazio provides photos. Sports previews cover major league schedules and spring fishing action amid gun control debates.
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Tornado Watches Move Across Midwest As Storms Touch Down
Severe weather erupts across four states with the first twisters causing damage near Lacyne Kansas and Drexel Missouri. Central Missouri reports minor damage while heavy rain and hail accompany winds up to 65 mph. Cherokee Iowa declares emergency as Little Sioux River floods Riverside Drive near the University of Iowa.
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