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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1973
Page
1
Lorain County welfare outlays climbed about 14 percent to 16.2 million dollars in 1972 from 14.2 million in 1971 as caseloads rose 6.5 percent. Medical expenses led the increase, with aid programs showing shifts in amounts across Aid for Aged Blind Disabled Dependent Children and general relief.
An express train hit a halted local at a Mount Vernon station killing one and injuring 135. Passengers were thrown from seats and some trapped. The engineer reportedly failed to see a stop signal in time. Notables injured include former U.S. Senator John Sherman Cooper and Australian diplomat Colin Hughes. Dominick Gomes, a New York stockbroker, died.
President Nixon, at a Florida Technological University commencement, signals a final decision on a new anti inflation policy and hints at strengthening Phase I wage and price controls. He frames inflation as the main problem and cites production boosts as the long term remedy while noting energy and gas shortages follow from higher living standards.
Connecticut North Carolina and Michigan urged federal antitrust action against major oil firms for cutting supplies to independents. They called for a joint federal state task force to probe possible federal violations and prosecutions, saying the issue requires federal leadership.
U.S. Rep. Charles A. Vanik of Cleveland says Phase 1H of Nixon’s economic program is a total disaster and calls for price controls to be reimposed, including in agriculture, and for repeal of the Import Quota Act of 1948 with tariffs on foreign meats to boost supply.
The Agriculture Department says Mainland China may have bought 2.5 million tons of wheat and 1 million tons of corn from 1973 U S crops. China has purchased at least 21.5 million bushels of wheat and 29 million bushels of corn in the year ending June 30, totaling 1.2 million tons. Officials cite trade sources and note no value estimate. In Bangladesh a river boat collision reportedly leaves about 100 missing and feared dead.
Herbert W. Kalmbach, Nixon's former personal attorney, has agreed to testify against White House aides in Watergate cases. He says Ehrlichman authorized funds for defense and that most campaign contribution orders came from Haldeman.
Sunny and warm tonight with a low near 60. Sunny tomorrow with a high around 45. Rain chance ten percent tonight and tomorrow. Winds variable tonight from 15 to 20 mph. Sunset today at 9 01 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow at 5 52 a.m.
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Outdoor editor Don Miller presents seven color photos of Ohio wildflowers proving beauty is all around. A tour of homes opens Elyria YWCA events with Carl Skalak photos. Connie Davis previews in Sunday Family Features. Diane Sherman covers 0 mph limits and safety talks. locals discuss it. Blanche Wack reports Elk’s Building cornerstone find echoes headlines.
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