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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1970
Page
5
Akron welcomes the Lorain County derby champion amid a proud hometown reception. Local officials praise the rider for bringing recognition to the county and vow continued support for the sport and its athletes.
Elyria City Council heard two objections to reclassifying three east side tracts from R-3 to R-1 single family. One speaker called it spot zoning and a second raised concerns about racial overtones tied to the move. The hearing preceded a Sept 8 meeting when action is expected after vacationing members return.
Spec 4 Robert C Cameron son of Mr and Mrs Frank Cameron of 120 Pasadena Ave was awarded the Military Merit Medal and the Gallantry Cross with palm after being killed by a land mine while serving with the Ninth Infantry Division of the 1st Army. His parents were notified by the Adjutant General's Office in Washington DC. June 2.
Elyria Safety Service Director James T Tracey defended the swearing in of Pt Lafayette Peoples as Elyria’s first Black patrolman. He said contradicting claims about failing physical requirements are untrue noting Peoples passed 90 percent of the agility test and outperformed several officers on the overall standard. Tracey added he found no friction among officers and that FOP president William Cameron attended and welcomed Peoples.
Mildred Brown of Buffalo heads to Peru after learning Margie Rook, Black River junior and Ohio State Fair Future Farmers of America queen candidate, died in a Lanzar airliner crash that killed 49 Americans and Peruvian staff. The incident halted local staff contacts, while International Fellowship Inc. seeks dental records for verification. Meanwhile Lorain County votes to widen Gore Orphanage Road in Brighton Township for 8.11 dollars.
Mary Jane Bloom executive director of the Lorain County Society for Crippled Children and Adults notes her daughter Barbara Jane Lloyd wed David Conrad on Aug 1. Carol Lloyd performs in Car ousel marking her first public dance. Don McIlroy begins as supervisor for Lorain County Public School System after resigning as Pleasant Street School principal in Oberlin.
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