24 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
1
Astronaut Frank Borman expresses hope that the Apollo 8 mission will blur nations and foster cooperation on Earth. He notes a future when viewing the moon prompts unity among decent people. The article describes Apollo 8's moon distance during TV transmission and references UPI and AP reports.
Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders became the first humans to orbit the moon and view its far side after a 36 minute radio blackout. They then televised a live shot from 69 miles high showing a gray moon surface described as dirty beach sand with footprints.
Lorain County pharmacists report adequate antibiotic stock to meet surging flu related prescriptions. Stores like Gray Drug and Hess Hess say demand is up about 75 percent, while Abbe Rexall faces shortages due to Cleveland wholesaler supply limits. Local doctors and vaccine rollout face similar supply pressures amid the Hong Kong flu scare.
Chronicle staff pause for Christmas Day as the paper observes a holiday—no publication for the day. A forthcoming issue promises a substantial May edition packed with features, sewn items, and expanded content for readers after the holiday break.
Euclid General Hospital will discharge newborn babies this week in 18 inch red and white stockings bearing Christmas greetings. The stockings, provided at no charge, were made by the hospital's women's auxiliary.
County Auditor Mitock released tentative rates showing 43 of 67 taxing districts will pay more next year. Rates must be approved by state officials, with Elyria at 51.58 mills and Oberlin at 61.88 mills. Rochester Township New London leads as lowest at 41.55 mills. A district table will run in Thursday's Chronicle-Telegram.
Vermilion Port Authority asks city council to cover transportation costs to Vicksburg Mississippi. Avon council agrees to accept 190 haul roads. Amherst city should proceed with water tower construction rather than wait for federal roads funding.
Weather alert reports a snowy holiday with four inches or more likely in the snow belt eastward and one to three inches elsewhere in Northeast Ohio. Cold northwest winds over Lake Erie will cause blowing snow and drifting with temperatures in the teens to mid 20s. A new low pressure system from Montana is forecast to bring light snow into Ohio tomorrow afternoon.
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