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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1973
Page
1
Churches plan bell ringing and services across the United States to celebrate the Vietnam ceasefire at 7 p m EST. In New York Times Square the Allied Chemical Tower displays Peace while Albuquerque a flame of hope is dedicated at the airport to honor Vietnam casualties.
The Chronicle-Telegram previews an exclusive 10 part series by Dr. William A. Nolen titled A Surgeons World. He writes on doctors and sex doctors wives nurses house calls malpractice suits and unjustified surgery. A feature by Connie Davis on Arabian dancing and YWCA class photos accompanies the promo.
Hollywood mourns Edward G Robinson known as Little Caesar dies of liver cancer at Mt Sinai Hospital at 7 p.m. He is survived by wife Jane son Edward G Robinson Jr and granddaughter Francesca. He was to receive an honorary Academy Award and starred in 101 films from 1931 onward.
Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird announced the end of the military draft signaling a major policy shift. The decision marks the transition from conscription to an all volunteer force as the United States reshapes its defense strategy.
London reports Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will tour Canada from July 31 to August 4 for the start of the Commonwealth prime minister conference, announced by Buckingham Palace.
In Paris a signing near the Arc de Triomphe ends the war and sets terms for peace. Secretary Rogers and North Vietnam’s Tran Van Lam sign for the United States and South Vietnam, with Viet Cong officials also listed. Demonstrators booed and cheered outside as the four parties formalized the accords and protocols.
Ohio Governor John J. Gilligan urged residents to ring church bells and observe a moment of silent prayer at 7 p.m. to honor Ohioans who served in Southeast Asia. He noted more than 150000 Ohioans served and nearly 3000 died or were wounded as the Vietnam ceasefire began at 7 p.m. EST.
Mayor Leonard P Reichlin asks all Elyrians to join the national peace observance at 7 PM EST by ringing church bells and holding a moment of silent prayer as urged by the governor. A special service will be held at St Andrew Episcopal Church featuring bell ringing.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain tonight. low in the mid 30s. Tomorrow cloudy and cooler with possible rain changing to snow late. high in the mid 40s. Precipitation probability 20 percent tonight and 40 percent tomorrow. Winds under 10 mph. Sunset 5:37 p.m. Sunrise 7:44 a.m. High yesterday 62, low today 42. Details on Page 2.
Ward North at Wright Patterson Air Force Base hospital will be the receiving center for returning prisoners of war from eight states. The ward can house 38 men in single rooms with desks chairs and televisions and will provide medical care and news from outside. Families may join at government expense and reunions will occur in privacy after arrival with housing for families if they stay. Lt Col Nick Apple notes a returnee may choose not to meet his family.
In the Chronicle-Telegram straw poll 174 of 191 voters or 91 percent supported paying a $1,000 bonus to Vietnam War veterans. Supporters argued veterans earned the bonus while opponents warned it would raise taxes.
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