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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1972
Page
1
The food stamp program, aiding 11.1 million Americans, costs over $2 billion annually and could double if all eligible sign up. Advocates push expansion for a family of four while opponents in Congress seek drastic cuts. The debate flags hunger, stigma, and administrative hurdles as welfare agencies struggle to scale up outreach and delivery.
A U S hijacker and a companion landed in Algiers with $500,000 in ransom after commandeering a Western Air Lines jet from Los Angeles to Seattle. Identified as William Holder, 23, of Oakland, Calif., and Katherine Mary Kerkow, 20, they sought asylum and claimed Panther movement ties. Algerian officials considered custody by Panthers during asylum talks. U.S. relations had cooled since 1967.
Lorain County’s federal food stamp program grew 42 percent last year, issuing 2.3 million dollars to 8,578 families and aiding 37,559 individuals. A new policy tied to the cost of living will raise income eligibility for non welfare families starting July 1, with a four person household qualifying for 112 dollars in stamps on an 88 dollar purchase.
In a continuing case, authorities report two additional hijacking suspects are in custody while the missing funds from the incidents have not yet been recovered. The article notes that further pictures and details appear on page A-3 for reference.
A late night motorcycle crash on West River Street near Griswold Road left 21 year old Michael A. Miller dead at Elyria Memorial Hospital after 12:38 PM today. Passenger Mark A. Hargroves, 19, was admitted to hospital as police report the bike traveled northbound at high speed and failed a curve before leaving the road and landing in a field.
South Vietnamese units battled elements of two North Vietnamese regiments for a fourth day near Phu My town. US and Saigon sources reported 73 enemies killed a mile south of Phu My, with four government troops dead and 60 wounded. Advisers remained in Phu My amid ongoing fighting.
A 4:30 p.m. ceremony joined Laurie Aitcheson and Allen Perkins at the Bob O Link Golf Course Avon Center Road. Mayor Donald Hubbard officiated as 150 feet of white carpet led from the clubhouse to the 18th green. The bride, escorted by her stepfather William Carnahan, celebrated with 50 guests and a champagne toast under a canopy at the clubhouse before dinner in Westlake.
Partly cloudy today with a chance of showers and thunder showers over northern sections. Highs reach the upper 70s and lower 90s with cooler tonight. Tomorrow sun returns with highs in the 70s north and lower 90s south. Lake Erie NE winds 16 to 20 knots Sunday afternoon, showers and thunder showers ending early Sunday. Details on Page B5.
A U S Navy P3 Orion from VP44 crashed into a 2700 foot mountain near Algeciras Spain after takeoff from Rota Spain, killing all 14 aboard. No survivors reported. Most crew based in Brunswick Maine with two assigned to Rota, Spain. Investigation to determine cause.
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