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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1977
Page
5
Secretary Joseph Califano Jr, a Roman Catholic, says abortion should not be federally financed but family planning is fine and should be pushed harder. He advocates better sex education and fetal health research while HEW funds abortions under Medicaid amid ongoing court challenges.
In New Orleans Tulane University students in Newcomb College spent a week on a $1 daily budget for food, transport, and recreation. The exercise, led by social problems professor Dr. Ed Moore, aimed to show how money affects social participation and personal identity.
Washington reports 1973 census figures show low and middle income families suffered most from inflation. The bottom fifth saw only a 4.3 percent gain, while the top fifth rose about 6 percent. Rep. Henry Reuss urged action toward more equal income distribution.
In Columbus, water officials urge residents to conserve due to abnormally low groundwater. Test results show wells two to five feet below normal because frozen ground blocks seepage and a rain deficit since November. The northwest, including Nil Nichols area, reports the worst levels with some marginal wells lacking drinking water. Residents are told to avoid nonessential uses such as car washing.
In a U.S. Supreme Court filing the American Library Association aligns with Larry Flynt arguing obscenity standards depend on viewer perspective. Flynt, convicted in Cincinnati, petitions while Hamilton Ohio police review Hustler and similar titles to ensure they meet community standards.
The 91 year old widow of Sir Winston Churchill will auction five of her valued paintings next month, two from the prime minister in the 1920s, to cover rent and living expenses. Her grandson Winston Churchill notes inflation and taxes have eroded money’s buying power as the family navigates financial strain.
Tens of thousands of samba dancers filled Rio de Janeiro streets in the world’s largest pre-Lenten festival. A gas leak across the bay sparked a stampede among about 5,000 revelers, with doctors treating around 2,000 injuries. The carnival showcased 12 samba clubs with 60,000 spectators and a grandstand costing millions, as Fat King Momo urged happiness. Travel agencies reported over 250,000 visitors for the festivities. The event capped by Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday ushering in Lent.
Thousands line the parade route as the Krewe of Bacchus floats pass, riders toss trinkets and costumes flash amid the Bacchanalia spectacle. Italy tops Argentina's export partners, taking 10 percent of sales with $172 million shipped in six months. The USS A imports are noted as Argentina's second-largest.
The Ohio ACLU asked the 1st District Court of Appeals in Hamilton County to rule the homosexual solicitation law unconstitutional in the DeFelici case. The brief argues the statute is vague, infringes on free expression, and targets same sex solicitation while excluding opposite sex scenarios.
Consumers face a growing option via industry sponsored panels known as CAPs for appliances autos and insurance disputes. The ICAP program coordinates voluntary mediation with nonbinding recommendations while panels seek quicker settlements through manufacturers retailers and insurers.
Gerald Ford plans active roles in three national youth groups. He will be honorary vice president of the Boy Scouts of America and serve on the National Executive Board. join the boards of the Boys and Girls Clubs and continue as honorary chairman of the Big Brothers.
Republicans sweep the Congressional Cup tennis finals at John Gardiner's Tennis Ranch in Paradise Valley Arizona. In singles, Sen John Heinz vetoed Sen Bennett Johnston 8 1 8 2. Doubles saw Charles Percy and Paul Laxall defeat Sam Nunn and Howard Metzenbaum. Other senators joining the event included Lowell Weiker Mike Gravel and Edward Zorinsky amid frigid temperatures.
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