This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1977
Page
2
Elyria Chronicle Telegram reports on January 4 1977 that a cabinet member died by self-inflicted action. Details indicate a deadly incident linked to political office with regional officials and associates responding to the tragedy.
President Katzir formally asks Prime Minister Rabin to form a new cabinet to rule Israel until elections expected May 17. Avraham Ofer, 55, died by his own hand in Herzliya amid a corruption scandal shaking Labor. Rabin vows not to let the case become a witch hunt while political tides shift.
Two months after a campaign scandal senator Donald W Riegle Jr and his wife Meredith have separated and will seek a divorce. The couple issued a brief statement saying the decision is personal and amicable as Riegle prepares to be sworn in as Michigan's new Democratic senator. The divorce follows revelations of a past affair with an unpaid staff member and a taped telephone conversation made public late in the campaign. The scandal did not derail his victory to fill the late Len Hart's term.
Former Euclid Municipal Court Judge Robert L Steele, awaiting trial on an aggravated murder charge in his first wife Marlene’s death, was in satisfactory condition after a drug overdose. Police said investigators could not determine if the overdose was intentional. Steele, 44, was brought to Millcrest Hospital after his present wife Barbara could not wake him.
Cleveland health officials report more than one third of 1975 births were illegitimate with 3656 babies born to unwed mothers, up 368 from 1974. Dr Ronald Swanger blames teenage sexual activity and notes limited access to information and contraception.
In Berea Ohio R sad Kalu mi 34 was charged with aggravated murder for the stabbing death of broadcast newsman Robert Postras known as Bob Powers at WHK radio. He faces two counts of attempted murder and one of felonious assault for wounding Deborah Green and Ron Jones during the New Year’s fray. A preliminary hearing was set for Thursday with no bond.
President elect Carter invites Richard Nixon and four former First Ladies to the Washington inauguration on January 20. None have committed. officials say attendance is unlikely. Invitations issued for protocol, with few VIPs expected at main events this year.
President Ford’s plan to make Puerto Rico a state appears unlikely to advance soon due to opposition from congressional leaders and the wavering timetable as Ford’s term nears its end. Senate Interior Committee Chairman Henry Jackson and House panel head Morris Udall indicated no hearings would be held. White House aides suggested the bill might not be drafted in time for submission before January 20.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.