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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1969
Page
9
Weather and flood control teams brace for rising rivers across New England and the South while the Souris breaks its banks in Minot North Dakota. Vermont roads flood and a Connecticut River rise triggers outages. Mississippi levees hold as Wisconsin residents evacuate.
Elyria council faces a pivotal vote to override Mayor Reichlin’s veto of the air pollution survey ordinance. Councilman E A Smith will call for a second vote, with passage in doubt after a 7-4 initial margin. The busy meeting begins 7:30 p.m. with 19 items on the agenda including four resolutions of intent.
In Cleveland UPI the prosecution plans to call more witnesses in the first degree murder case against Black Nationalist leader Fred Evans. Last week detective John Philips testified Evans said he was a prisoner of war and would be treated accordingly after his arrest. Evans is charged with killing three policemen and a civilian in a July 23 gun battle in the Glenville area.
Elyria police say a shooting at Les Coleman’s apartment left Ansel Brown wounded in the leg. General Brown 47 and Les Coleman 63 were held on intoxication and weapons charges after a .22 and a .38 caliber gun were recovered at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
A brief note highlights a top notch job on a face climb along Rue de Sia. The report mentions C T photos and photographer Keamey capturing the scene.
Russ Denes and family figures are described with ties to Nancy and Bob Jones, Jack Claycomb and Sue Hovis along with Dave Disbrow, plus local history of council terms and city service. A stray dog reunion story follows about Paddy the shaved dog and its owner, with details of a lost-dog misidentification and eventual reunion.
County Treasurer Joe Scani Keys said the morning that the last day to pay general property taxes is today. Taxes mailed and postmarked by tonight will be accepted without penalty for Lo rair Countians.
U.S. Rep. Clarence J. Brown of Ohio warns against further reductions in funds for impacted schools. He notes a proposed $113 million cut in fiscal 1970 from a $300 million entitlement and backs only a two year extension of the Education Act when it goes to the House.
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, invalidated state one-year residency requirements for welfare recipients. The cases from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia were decided together, with federal three-judge courts having ruled the laws unconstitutional. The ruling affects aid to families with dependent children and other welfare programs nationwide.
Sydney AP reports Erroll Kavanaugh, 22, who vanished from Long Bay Jail on April 17, was located early today still inside the jail. He was hiding under huts within the compound and surrendered when spotted.
Lorain County Bar Association plans Law Day USA events May 1 at Lorain Country Club led by Valentine Toth. A post dinner panel will discuss county problems including building proposals and law enforcement with Judges Pincura Webber Ewing Prosecutor Grunda and Legal Aid head Tas sie. Law Day talks will reach ten local high schools. tickets available from bar members.
The Associated Press reports 16 people died in Ohio traffic incidents over the weekend. Three deaths occurred when a car left Interstate 70 in Guernsey County. two other motorists perished in separate crashes into a creek and a river. a Cleveland Heights child was struck on synagogue steps by an out of control car. Most deaths involved single-vehicle crashes. two multi casualty events include the Guernsey county crash and a Cincinnati area two death incident linked to gunfire.
Labor Secretary George P Shultz defended President Nixon’s proposed Job Corps cuts as part of a broader manpower development system. He cited deficiencies in enrollment, lower completion rates, and said the Job Corps would be joined by other programs to offset reductions. He urged maintaining current overall program size and aims.
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