21 Feb 1970
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1970
Page
1
The State asks Lorain County Welfare Department to serve as the conscience of the community in caring for indigent and elderly residents. Embree Holtman reports on this unique proposal and its potential impact.
A forged or unauthorized check issued by longtime official Jack B Walker to Lloyd A Horton bounced after Horton’s court appearance bond payment. The town’s funds manager later honored the check’s refund claim, but an unknown person repaid the money, ending Walker’s involvement as the case drew scrutiny over past fines and restitution.
Partly cloudy in the north and sunny warm south with highs in the upper 20s to near 40. Tonight mostly clear and warmer, low 20s. Tomorrow mostly sunny, warmer. Sunset 6 08 pm, sunrise 7 15 am. Plus local notes on a bank check issue, village officials, and council matters.
North Vietnamese troops retake the Plain of Jars after a ten day offensive supported by tanks. Government forces including 10000 Meo tribesmen under Gen Vang Pao retreat to rear positions south and west. Analysts warn of further assaults on Long Cheng and nearby towns as the battle shifts to strategic targets in northern Laos.
Outdoors column notes perch fishing picking up at Oberlin Reservoir Fass tournaments spread from Dixie to the Midwest with activities for every outdoor enthusiast on Sundays Dont Miss It.
Five men convicted of crossing state lines with intent to incite riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention receive five year prison terms and fines. US District Court Judge Julius J Hoffman also orders about 60 000 dollars in court costs.
A Swissair jet en route to Tel Aviv with 38 passengers and nine crew crashed near Wuerenlingen shortly after takeoff from Zurich. Witnesses heard an explosion. No survivors information available. Relative chaos surrounded the aftermath as authorities pursued details on cause and circumstances.
Four-year planning by the Elyria YMCA leads to a capital drive to raise 750000 for a downtown nucleus including a 49 by 76 foot pool and site improvements. The plan spans three phases with early winterizing at Camp Issa to and a gym later. Advance pledges start March 1 and campaign workers begin May 1.
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