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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1970
Page
7
Mayor Leonard P Rene faces a push to adopt an immediate policy on eight pre fabricated homes underway in Elyria. He expresses concern over construction burdens while detailing the Reliever and Prospec streets area sites including Devore Baldwin Park avenues and So Abbe Road.
State Rep J Leonard Camera D 74 announces another term bid. Former Lorain councilman and Spahn Corp. field supervisor cites tax relief, school funding, and urban challenges as top issues. He and his wife LaVerne Diewald reside in Lorain with nine children. The 74th District covers Lorain Avon Avon Lake Sheffield Lake Sheffield Village and Sheffield Township.
Lorain County commissioners led by President Pincura unveil a seven point plan for 1970. They aim to select a site for a county administration building this year and proceed with a county highway program including an Interstate 71 spur. The program also covers pollution control, sewer and water improvements, solid waste, hospitalization benefits, a personnel department, and improved purchasing procedures.
A 15 year old Wakeman resident Dana Clifton sustained severe facial injuries in a sledding accident on a Buckley property near the Vermilion River. He was treated at Norwalk Fisher Titus Hospital before transfer to Cleveland University Hospital for further care.
The reader recalls a 1957 Lorain County Juvenile Court case involving Tony Curcillo, a probation officer, who helped Sgt Eugene Charles an outstanding baseball player with troubled home life. A Yankees Indians game visit and autographed baseball aided his path. The note ends praising Curcillo's kindness and impact.
Police chased three men who set fire to WRMA radio station and E. E Forbes Piano Co. in downtown Montgomery. Two suspects were fatally shot after ignoring orders and fleeing in a car. one suspect named Ronald Dorsey, 24, of New York City, claimed Black Muslim connection. another arrestee, a juvenile from New York, held on arson charges.
About 2,260 city employees in Cincinnati walked out at midnight despite a temporary restraining order. District Council 51 members authorized the strike by a 9-1 vote as negotiations failed in a 542 hour last minute session. Police and guards reassigned duties, with icing and street conditions complicating operations.
Ross Perot fronts a national prisoner release campaign asking residents of Countians to write letters. Amherst area coordinator Mrs Burton Bonnie Campbell announces the campaign aims to pressure North Vietnam for Americans held prisoner, with hopes others will participate. The effort directs mail to Persuant box in Texas.
The US Command barred military newsmen from commenting on the weekend suspension of two AFVN reporters. Army Spec Robert Lawrence of Atlanta and Marine Cpl Tom Sinkovitz of Harrisburg were suspended amid an inspector general investigation. Lawrence had ended a late broadcast by saying AFVN news is censored. Both were questioned and barred from broadcasting as orders went to all network staff to refrain from commenting. The case also involved Hugh Morgan of Rockville Md fired after referencing Vice President Agnew. Morgan now works at Da Nang station as a cameraman.
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