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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1978
Page
3
Washington UPI The White House appears to curb U N Ambassador Andrew Young whose remarks have sparked diplomatic uproar. Press secretary Jody Powell said Young will keep speaking on human rights but timing and manner must be discussed.
Lorain Letter Carriers Local 683 president Lawrence Sweeney says negotiations are ongoing in Washington and offers no comments on a strike vote or national union directives. He notes 98 of 98 Lorain carriers are members, while clerks on the 150-member staff belong to a separate union.
The piece notes the heat's impact on a city zoo and local eateries. Lions and tigers nap in shade. animals cool in water to avoid overheating. Massey’s waitresses report doubled iced tea sales and lighter meals as customers grow grumpy and tips drop.
In Manhattan a three story Times Square billboard shows a message from Daphne Lacey’s mother, Yolanda, begging 16 year old Daphne to call home. Daphne disappeared last Friday on her way to summer school at Washington Irving High School, with family fearing kidnapping.
New York UPI report says Joseph Tonelli 70 and four top officials head the 300,000 member International Paperworkers union face a 28 count indictment. They allegedly embezzled over 360000 from strike benefits and organizing funds with 50000 paid to an Atlanta law firm to influence DOJ officials. Tonelli also faced false expense claims.
In The Hague a 43 year old Dutchman asked a court to bar his Thai wife from entering their home claiming she is a man. He cited Dutch bans on same sex marriage and alleged deceit after a Bangkok marriage. The lawyer said the wife refused to undress.
Gov Ed Herschler offered extra state money to expand a Rock Springs grand jury probing alleged corruption after undercover officer Michael Rosa was killed. Rosa's body was flown to New York for funeral services as Cantrell, public safety director, faces first degree murder charges and is jailed without bond. The grand jury had planned to wrap up this week, but Rosa's death delayed the probe and spurred calls for a broader inquiry. Herschler spoke by phone from Copenhagen saying funds could come from his contingency reserve if the prosecutor Yankee requests it.
The National Wildlife Federation says its report ranking air quality in 20 cities was misleading. It based the list on government data from the CEQ and used a representative group of 20 cities, not the 20 worst. The CEQ survey excluded Chicago, Detroit and other large metros. Los Angeles was listed as worst.
Hurricane Fico battered the southeast shore of the island of Hawaii washing out roads and evacuating 75 residents. Six homes damaged by 20 foot swells. a Red Cross shelter housed about a third of evacuees at Pahoa. Maui also faced high surf and evacuations as the storm tracked westward.
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