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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1972
Page
1
Chronicle-Telegram urges donations of new toys for over 300 families in need. Toys such as dolls books basketballs cravens are welcomed with drop off at the lobby box Monday to Friday. Salvation Army will begin distributing baskets and toys to help families this Christmas season.
The piece compiles views from a letter signed DA on addiction and society's role, with reporter Jinny Jones tying in law enforcement and parental absence. It also notes Santa Alice in Oberlin’s gift shop success fading quickly, and features by Carl Skalak with Embrecht Hoffman. William Babcock reflects on the Grange’s image as the area urbanizes.
A coke oven gas explosion at a Weirton Steel coke plant in West Virginia killed 19 workers and injured more than 20. The blast, felt two miles away, occurred as a coffee break ended and investigators prepared to trace the gas source.
Report indicates the president may reach a decisive stage on a Vietnam peace agreement as diplomatic technicians continue discussions while the chief negotiators are not present.
Five year old Tammy Baum, paralyzed by a malignant brain tumor, does not smile often but brightens at receiving mail. Her family notes she is alert and hopes for Christmas, asking letters to Tammy Le Baum at 2647 Fleming Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43613.
Vice President Spiro T Agnew flipped a switch as thousands of bulbs and a large star lit the national Christmas tree. Several hundred people braved cold and rain for the Pageant of Peace opening on the Ellipse.
The county commissioners announced a 421 640 federal grant to coordinate police radio communications across LorA county. A 140 540 local match is required and plans include grouping agencies on one channel to improve operations. A state report is due Jan 15 as part of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration program.
Bitter cold and five-foot drifts shut major highways across Lorain Huron Erie and Cuyahoga counties as sandusky area roads became impassable. Several fatal and all major accident counts were reported amid ongoing snowfall and plow failures.
Partly cloudy with a chance of snow flurries and colder tonight and tomorrow. Highs in the teens, with a 40 percent precipitation chance tonight and 20 percent tomorrow. Westerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Sunset 4 58 p m today, sunrise 7 45 a m tomorrow. High 32 yesterday at 10 a m, low 13 today at 7 a m.
Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt prepared to fire the command ship engine at 631 p.m. EST to depart lunar orbit ending the mission after 68 hours homeward bound. The Ticonderoga waited in the South Pacific to retrieve the crew and moon samples as observers noted a rusty patch near the Sea of Serenity. Flight director New Hutchinson praised the crew and the mission's record as Apollo 17 wrapped up orbital surveillance.
The Chromete-Telegram reports a split stance on marijuana legalization with 38 voting no and 92 yes, 2 undecided. Readers cite research, alcohol comparisons, and concerns about hard drugs, while some argue for government control. Election notes say results will be tabulated and printed in the coming issue.
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