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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
1
Santa Claus chatted with two youngsters spending Christmas in the pediatrics ward at St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain. Bright decorations set the mood for a hospital Christmas, with details and pictures on page 10 in Elyria and Lorain.
Congress moves toward adjournment as the tax reform bill passes the Senate after House approval. The measure promises 9.1 billion in tax cuts funded by 65 billion in reform revenue, while a minor appropriations bill sparks a civil rights clash over the Philadelphia plan and employment of Negroes on federally funded construction projects. The Senate and House resolved a veto threat by striking an amendment, securing spending authority and signaling a Christmas holiday adjournment tomorrow.
Israel blasts U.S proposals as appeasement and warns against foreign pressure. Israeli commandos raid Egypt’s Safaga base while Jordan and Lebanon rockets target northern towns, raising fears of wider conflict. Rabat Arab summit signals support for the Palestine Liberation Organization amid ongoing regional tensions.
Weather officials warn a snowstorm from the Rockies is moving east and could bring six inches of snow or more to Lorain County and the Cleveland area. A heavy snow warning covers all of Northeast Ohio with flurries starting early morning and heavier snowfall to follow. Roads and streets are affected as the system advances toward Christmas.
In Avon Lake area reports say council discussed tables purchase of a truck while snowcovered and slippery roads were free of accidents. Travelers warnings were issued for much of Ohio as a 440 mile an hour speed limit was in effect on the county section of the turnpike. An early morning call was received.
Whim pays off CHERTSEY England UPI Bill Parkhurst 27 watched a small plastic box move on a conveyor to a town dump crushing machine He opened the box and found 1100 in bonds and savings certificates He turned them over to police Parkhurst said he was stunned by the value amid a winter storm with four inches of snow expected tonight and more into Christmas Eve Snow plows hit the roads in Lorain and nearby towns with continuing cold and chance of more snowfall across the region
The National Safety Council estimates 800 to 920 people may be killed in traffic accidents over the Christmas weekend. It urges caution with holiday drinking and notes heavy traffic, poor weather, and early darkness as hazards. Howard Pyle advises not drinking if driving and, if drinking, allowing a hour per drink to stay unimpaired.
The Air Force grounded its 223 F111 swingwing jets after a Nevada training crash killed two pilots Lt Col Thomas J Mack and James L Anthony. The $8 million aircraft went down at Nellis Air Force Base during a training mission northwest of Las Vegas.
Lorain County deputies report burglars stole all gifts under the Christmas tree from the Howard Hart family on Foster Road along with a typewriter, stereo, record player, a watch and a 22 caliber rifle. Debbie 11 and Rachael 18 discovered the theft when returning home about 4 pm after shopping. a rear door lock pried off. Mrs Hart planned to replace some presents. a grandchild calmly reassured that Santa would bring more.
Saigon reports a three day Christmas truce by the Viet Cong with Allied forces continuing offensive ops until the truce’s start. Bombers roared along routes toward Saigon, while Viet Cong shelling and helicopter losses unsettled the area. United States and South Vietnamese commands prepared to honor the truce only after 1 pm Saigon time while continuing patrols and raids to curb infiltration from Cambodia.
A pilotless F8 Crusader slammed into the Miramar Naval Air Station hangar in San Diego, killing 11 and injuring 14 as the $3 million aircraft exploded. Navy Lt. Cyrus M. Riddell ejected after losing oil pressure and landed near Interstate 395. Fire and multiple blasts damaged the hangar and six jets inside, with heroism noted by the base editor.
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