28 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1971
Page
1
Public districts bear higher costs as parochial students move to public schools adding about $800 per student annually to taxpayer expenses. bishops urge a vigorous drive for public funds while many parish schools may close without relief. legal and doctrinal battles over church state separation continue nationwide.
UPI reports a federal judge, William M. Thomas, ordered the special grand jury report on the Kent State killings destroyed to avoid prejudice in trials. He noted oath violations and that indictments remain independent from the report. He warned destruction could prejudice defendants’ right to a fair trial.
Stanford star Jim Plunkett, Heisman winner and record holder, was chosen by the New England Patriots in the professional draft. The article notes his 7,887 yards of total offense in three varsity seasons, 52 touchdowns, and key Rose Bowl performance. Also listed are Archie Manning to New Orleans, Dan Pastoreini to Houston, and J.D. Hill to Buffalo with other first-round picks.
A North Ridgeville family of eight lost their home at 5016 Stoney Ridge Road in a daytime blaze. Harold and Mrs Wressell and their children escaped with injuries and two dogs perished. Firefighters battled in near zero temps for hours as embers and smoke filled the house.
Welfare director Gerard Prinz said funds paid as aid to Ellis Vasu would be reclaimed and he may have to sell the S & J Bar at 1624 EB 28th St Lorain. Lorain County Prosecutor Joseph Grunda supported no criminal action and confirmed Vasu owns the bar. The State Liquor Control Commission also continued inquiry into ownership.
A brutal northeast storm draped heavy snow and subzero wind chills as four Rutgers University Outdoor Club hikers vanished on Mt Washington New Hampshire. Rescue teams searched 5600 feet up the 6288 foot peak while the storm claimed eight lives and injured dozens across the Midwest and Northeast.
Most of Ohio faced light snow with accumulations of one to two inches and gusty winds. The northeastern snowbelt reported up to 18 inches near Jefferson while East Cleveland and Willowick saw about two inches in an hour. Highs linger in the teens to low 20s with lows near zero to 10 below and a 70 percent snow probability today.
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