09 Jun 1970
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1970
Page
1
The Elyria YMCA building fund campaign five weeks in could hit 750000 with late pledge reports. Campaign chairman Richard Gollmar cites $551621 raised to 73.9 percent and a 707600 estate gift expected from Theodore T. Robinson.
A 10-year-old Sandusky boy, Daniel Bostater, drowned last night in Old Woman Creek near Huron while swimming with his sister. He was pronounced dead at Sandusky Memorial Hospital at 8:06 p.m. The death was ruled accidental by Erie County Coroner J Butler.
Fair and mild tonight with lows around 45. Tomorrow will be warmer with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 10 percent tonight and 20 percent tomorrow. South to southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunset 9 p.m. Sunrise 5:43 a.m. Details page 6. High near 85 at 3 15 and 8 at 5 a.m. yesterday.
Cambodian and allied forces reported light damage and casualties as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops conducted harassment raids across Cambodia including near Siem Reap and Kompong Thom. U.S. and allied forces fought in the Fish Hook region with several American deaths and many wounded. equipment and supplies were seized by the Communists.
In Huerfano County, a 16 year old girl faces juvenile delinquency charges for allegedly refusing to yield a telephone party line as a mother tried to summon help for her three drowning sons Freddie 13 Ruben 12 and Richard 10. An adult woman may also face misdemeanor charges. The incident followed the boys drownings near their home and a state law permits up to 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine for failing to yield an emergency phone line.
Fourteen Oberlin youths aged 13 to 16 were cited to Lorain County juvenile court in a string of beatings with racial tensions noted by Police Chief Robert Ferber. Incidents occurred May 2 at Oberlin Junior High cafeteria and May 29 plus recent events. some victims suffered wounds while a 14 year old was charged. Ferber said arrests may extend to white youths retaliating against earlier attacks.
Elyria faces a 7.5 mill school levy vote amid weak turnout and ongoing efforts by parents to mobilize. A May defeat triggered planned curtailments including libraries and nursing services. Teachers seek to preserve full programs while the district anticipates overcrowding with 500 new students. Polls stay open until 6 30 p m.
Jordan King Hussein narrowly escaped a gun attack as clashes raged in Amman between the Jordanian army and Palestinian guerrillas. Despite a cease-fire push, heavy combat continued with rockets and machine guns filling the streets as the king’s motorcade traversed near Sweileh.
Community concerns arise as North Olmsted addresses Rainbow Drive programs labeled dangerous for children. Officials emphasize safety while parents seek clarity on course content and oversight. The piece notes continuing coverage across pages 18 and 6.
Washington AP The House Government Operations subcommittee will hold a June 18 hearing with Postal Inspector William J Cotter to probe mail thefts linked to organized crime. The study notes thousands of cards checks and merchandise are stolen yearly with Mafia networks aiding disposal and trafficking.
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