09 Feb 1980
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1980
Page
1
A 28 year old married woman from Warman voices strong opposition to both men and women being drafted. She questions the purpose of war, favors peace over bloodshed, and argues the world should solve problems without conflict. She mentions unlikely future plans with her husband and expresses hope that no war occurs.
Jeff Galea 16 of Troop 105 salutes the world in a piece honoring Boy Scouts 70th anniversary founded by Lord Baden Powell in England as Cab Scouts celebrate 50 years. Firelands Area Boy Scout Council executive board member Alex Burnett stands behind Jeff, with council covering Lorain Erie and Huron counties Southeast District including Elyria North Ridgeville LaGrange LaPorte North Eaton and Belden.
Thomas H Thompson, 23, sought in the First National Bank of Elyria Midway Mail branch holdup, was arrested by FBI agents in Maitland Florida. He faces federal bank robbery charges, a $50,000 bond, probable cause hearing next days, and possible 25 years prison plus fine if convicted.
The UPI wires report a major undercover FBI operation snaring figures in Texas Louisiana and Oklahoma. Named targets include Carlos Marcello Gov Edwin Edwards Lt Gov Jimmy Fitzmorris and Louis Lambert with other lawmakers and public officials implicated. The probe centers on corruption in union health insurance schemes and is likened to ABSCAM with wiretaps and staged kickbacks. The Los Angeles Times and New York Times coverage note the scope and official cautious stance.
The Soviet Union hints at at least a partial troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by month’s end while Kremlin backed leaders vow to stay until all signs of aggression are eliminated. Washington officials say Moscow informed third parties of plans for about 90 000 troops withdrawal amid talk of a peace offensive.
The State Department says the United States views any aggression toward Iran’s northwestern border as a violation of international law. Officials note signs of possible military intervention being organized, comparing the situation to Soviet concerns before Afghanistan.
The General Services Administration saw a wild rush as it offered Morgan silver dollars for sale. Coins from 1878 to 1893, 90 percent fine silver, priced from 8.45 to 8.85 each, were available with a stated limit to be announced in 10 days. Collectors valued these Carson City coins around 75 each.
Sophia Camilovie of Lorain lost a hand six years ago on her first day at a new job. She has taken up gymnastics to overcome the handicap. In Ohio custody trends many fathers gain custody after divorces, as explored by three fathers in interviews.
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