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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1972
Page
4
A reader asks about a husband severely overweight and potential intestinal surgery. Dr Steinerohn cautions that weight loss is not simple and recommends conservative care with specialized doctors. obesity risks include diabetes, hypertension, kidney and heart disease, and hospitalization may be required.
The piece traces a nationwide push by Right to Life groups as states reconsider abortion laws. It notes New York, Florida and others, the Democratic platform's stance, Nixon's public position, and Catholic opposition shaping the national debate. It cites leaders, groups, and lawmakers like Linda Zimmerman and George McGovern amid state defeats and legislative battles.
Vandals damaged the Lake County Selective Service office in Painesville, scattering files and painting slogans. A related UPI report surveys shifts in abortion attitudes, noting major polls and court cases shaping reform in Michigan, Ohio, and beyond.
The GAO reports weak FDA resources and lax enforcement as key factors in sanitation issues in food plants. With 210 inspectors for about 63,000 facilities in 1971, FDA lags behind USDA staffing. Proposals include an open files policy, more inspectors, and potential agency reforms amid a push to strengthen enforcement and budgets.
The USDA shut down a Boston egg processing plant citing persistent safety lapses overlooked by FDA oversight for 11 years. Authorities vowed swift corrective action and closure to protect public health.
The Salvation Army requests donations to support disaster relief in flood areas of New York and Pennsylvania. Eastern Pennsylvania Division has 253 workers, Western New York over 500 volunteers, with cities serving more than 2700 hot meals daily. Contributions may be sent to Flood Relief Fund at 120 West 14th Street New York or local corps in Elvira.
State police said three persons were shot and two stabbed during a rally of about 2,500 cyclists and fans near Ldersburg Ma. Authorities charged 11 people with offenses from concealed weapon to assault with intent to murder after the melee. The disturbance began when organizers canceled scheduled races due to crowd rowdiness.
Carey Ohio teen Vickie Lynn Cole who held the placard Bring Us Together Again inspired Nixon’s Forward Together theme was invited by the Ohio Republican committee to work for the President’s re election and said she plans to accept. The invite arrived Friday night by telegram.
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