23 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1977
Page
1
An archival snippet notes Orlan delivering the song Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree, reflecting midcentury pop culture and its reception in public events amid routine performances.
Libya and Egypt traded victory claims over a border war as Libyan reports said its air defenses shot down four Egyptian planes during a Tobruk raid while Cairo denied a land assault. Sadat condemned Khadafy as a saboteur while Arafat mediated, amid tensions with other Arab states.
A lighthearted item notes teachers are on vacation and humorously say they have no class. The brief comments play on school themes and vacation downtime. No specific people or organizations are named in readable text.
Weather notes report showers and chilly temperatures tonight with clear spells and a small chance of thunder tomorrow. In Prospect Connecticut UP T reports the foster brother of a man whose family was slain charged with nine counts of murder in what police call the state's worst mass killing. Lornery Acquin, 27, of Waterbury, held on 250000 bond at New Haven Center, arraignment to follow. Autopsies pending. Victims include Mrs Cheryl Beaudoin 29 and seven children aged 4 to 12 plus a six year old cousin. Neighbors note Acquin had lived with the family in their basement until three years ago and had a criminal record including a prison term for first degree larceny.
A Rhode Island magician explains how Roge staged a prediction of a New York City blackout by using an empty envelope and a hidden blade. The trick involved slipping a paper with the headline into the envelope after the editor opened it two days later. A separate report notes a survey ranking politicians as top liars, with 40 to 60 year olds and professionals also cited.
UPI reports workers pumped water from the burning Daunt Jess Colcotronis, a 673 foot tanker carrying about 13.3 million gallons of oil, to prevent a spill into the Mississippi River. The vessel, anchored 10 miles downriver from New Orleans, had its deck six inches above the water after a fire damaged its engine room. Coast Guard spokesman Larry Fair said pumping began shortly after anchoring.
Elyria Safety Service Director Richard Bergman discusses child safety amid rising playground concerns. Theodore Sweeney of Cleveland Heights urges labeling playground equipment nationwide. Reporters interview Mrs. Sweeney about her reasons for anger. Arts festival coverage includes inside views from Lorain County Arts Council members and local artists and organizers.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent Cleveland's school desegregation case back for reconsideration, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling in Dayton. The court said Judge Frank Battisti may reopen his findings to align with the Dayton decision, emphasizing that a system-wide remedy requires proven system-wide impact.
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