Local draft calls rise in Lorain County in early 1971
Barry Penfound reports that Lorain County saw 107 men called in January and February 1971, nearly three times the 38 called in the same period a year earlier. Elyria and Lorain Selective Service officials caution that final 1971 totals may still mirror 1970, with numbers affected by draft lottery results and future eligibility.
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Lorain County
Selective Service
Elyria
Lorain
Elyria Board 72
Lorain Board 71
Elyria Board
Lorain Board
South Vietnamese raid into Laos escalates toll on U.S. forces
The South Vietnamese offensive against the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos cost eight more American helicopters either shot down or badly damaged over the past two days. Saigon rumors pointed to possible North Vietnam invasion talks, amid ongoing politi cal chatter.
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Upi
Laos
Ho Chi Minh Trail
North Vietnam
Sepone
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Highway 4
Kompong Som
Khe Sanh
Ex-Golden Gloves champ slain in Lorain bar
Elyria former Golden Gloves boxing champion and bar owner killed in Lorain bar shooting. Police调查 ongoing probe into motive and suspect details. Victim identified as local sports figure with prior boxing accolades and community ties. Further updates awaited from Lorain Police.
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Golden Gloves
Lorain Bar
Lorain
Elyria
Man Killed in Lorain Bar Shooting
Chuck Burns 37 of 1650 Broadway Lorain was shot at Chuck Burns the Journey Bar 1650 Broadway and died at St Joseph Hospital at 6 25 p m Albert Young 50 of 3146 Victory Ave charged with first degree murder witnesses say Young argued with a patron before the shooting Burns once fought toward a Golden Gloves title in New York in 1960 trainer Harry Day Sr Elyria confirms details
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Journey
Broadway
Lorain
Chuck Burns
St. Joseph Hospital
Albert Young
Victory Ave
Burns
Harry Day Sr
Elyria
New York
Young
The Other Fonda Reviews New Detective Role
The piece previews Coming Sunday about The Other Fonda embracing a detective-father persona in a new TV series with strong early reviews. It also notes other entertainment items and a wire report on regional and campus crime trends.
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Fonda
Associated Press
Lorain County Plans Full Turnpike Exit Push
Lorain County planners urge Governor Gilligan to approve a full Ohio Turnpike interchange in Lorain County citing traffic congestion. A county study argues the partial West Ridge Road interchange falls short and that a full interchange like Rt 57’s would significantly ease growth pressure and improve traffic flow.
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Lorain County
John J. Gilligan
West Ridge Road
Commission
Gilligan
Midway Mall
Lorain Boulevard
Weather Showers Expected With Cooler Temperatures Ahead
A weather forecast notes considerable cloudiness with showers likely tonight. Highs will be in the 40s. lows upper 30s to low 40s. Tomorrow remains cloudy with a chance of showers and cooler highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Precipitation chances 60 percent today, 70 percent tonight, and 40 percent tomorrow. Sunset today 6 06 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow 7 16 a.m. Details on Page 12.
White delays Kent State resignation to rebuild university
Kent State President Robert S White postponed his resignation after the May 4 slayings to restore the 20,000-student campus to full operation before stepping down. He announced a six month sabbatical from Sept 15 and possible return as education administration professor.
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KENT
Kent State
Robert S
White
Ohio Nation
Youths push drug help via clinics and school education
Elyria youths propose a two fold approach to curb local drug use with a free clinic offering short and long term help and treatment for heroin addicts along with an elementary and junior high education push. They urge professional staffed centers, methadone options, and parental and teacher education to slow the drug flow and inform younger students.
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Youth Services
Inc Youth Services
Lorain County
Link
Mandala
Lora
YSI
John D. McCrea
Youth Services. Inc
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Manchester West
High St
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Oliver Jones
W. 12Th St
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Herbert Arnold
Middle Ave
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Eugene Carter
W. 13Th St
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Matthew Chisholm
Keys Dr
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Arthur Partlow
Bell Ave
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Kent U
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