16 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1976
Page
1
Boxing icon Joe Frazier and rival George Foreman reportedly wrapped up a promotional bout in a limited exhibition setting. The event drew attendance and media interest, highlighting each fighter's enduring name recognition.
Rep Charles Vanik faces scrutiny after admitting a woman on his payroll did not report for months and moved to Los Angeles. He said the move and past prostitution conviction were unrelated to hospital coverage, keeping her on the payroll to preserve insurance while she was treated. The article notes further Capitol Hill sex scandal claims by Jack Anderson.
Kathy Sikora and Chuck Vandergritt, both 18, spent five to six hours daily for a week painting a colorful geometrical farm harvest mural on the Agricultural building at Midview High. The seniors, members of the Future Farmers Club, say the artwork is a gift to the school as they prepare to graduate on June 9.
LAS VEGAS Delegates at the Teamsters convention approved a 25 percent salary raise for top officers and general organizers. General President Frank Fitzsimmons will rise from 125000 to 156250 a year, keeping him the highest paid international union leader. Dues will rise for the union's 2.3 million members, with monthly dues set at two hours of wages under the new schedule. The vote faced opposition from dissidents led by Peter Camarata, who urged salary ceilings. The movement to higher pay and dues also expects Fitzsimmons and several fellow officials to win renewed terms.
Investigators say at least two people can identify the man who left a Vermilion tavern with Carol Baker before her death. Detective Ralph Gale said the new development may yield three potential identifications, though no names or car details are known. Baker, 20, died after being pushed or thrown from a Route 2 overpass in Brownhelm Township.
UPI reports U S Ambassador to Lebanon Francis E. Meloy and Economic Counselor Robert O. Warington disappeared in Beirut while en route to meet President-elect Elias Sarkis. State Department and White House confirm missing status and ongoing search efforts amid civil conflict.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with lows in the mid 50s. Mostly sunny tomorrow with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 10 percent tonight and near zero tomorrow. Sunrise today 5 53 a m. Sunset today 9 03 p m. High yesterday 88 at 4 20 p m. Low 68 at 6 30 this morning. Details on page B 5.
A chlorine and muriatic acid cloud from a warehouse fire at Leslie's Swimming Pool Supply Co. sickened about 47 people and prompted the evacuation of roughly 5,000 residents in a four square mile area in the San Fernando Valley before dawn. Firefighters, deputies and officers treated victims at five area hospitals. no fatalities were reported.
C T photo by George Hudamt shows student nurses lined behind training uniforms hung by the graduating class. The display carries the slogan Spirit of 76, reflecting a nursing tradition celebrated in 1976 at the church context.
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