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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1969
Page
1
New London Huron Metropolitan Housing Authority plans to lease additional housing units in New London as part of a municipal housing expansion. The report notes meetings, funding considerations, and anticipated openings slated for the coming year. The article cites Authority officials and local council input.
A scientist claims to have crossed a fierce lion with a parrot. When asked for the result he quips that he does not know the outcome but warns that when it talks, listen.
U S Rep Charles A Mosher says a substantial rise in the $600 personal income tax exemption appears possible as he introduces a bill to raise it to $1,200. The measure would double exemptions for head of household spouse dependents and extra amounts for the aged and handicapped. He cites relief for middle income taxpayers amid long-standing limits since 1948.
Showers and thundershowers likely late tonight and tomorrow with low 70s. Cooler tomorrow highs in the 80s and a cool Sunday with a chance of showers. Winds shift from southwesterly to westerly 15 to 20 mph. Previous high 90 and low 74 logged yesterday and today.
The Elyria tax referendum petition dispute moves toward court as signers seek to withdraw their names. Legal challenges center on whether alterations to petitions are allowed after filing and how counter petitions affect the final tally.
Pfc. Donald T. Laskay, 22, a Lorain County Community College student, was killed Monday in Vietnam by enemy gunfire. He had been drafted in 1968 after a 1965 Lorain High School graduation and was the fourth Lorain casualty this year. His mother, Mrs. Anne Laskay, was notified of his death.
Washington Army reports Staff Sgt. Earl E. Anderson of RD 1 Sullivan has been killed in Vietnam. He was married to Mrs. Joan C. Anderson. The family could not be reached for comment.
Three persons were injured in a collision 1.25 miles west of Wellington on Route 18 around 1 p.m. today. Two victims were admitted to Southern Lorain County Hospital and a third with head injuries was transferred to Elyria Memorial Hospital. Names withheld pending family notification. At least three ambulances responded. further details were unavailable at press time.
President Nixon travels to Canada for the 10th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway opening. The trip marks his first visit north of the border as president, with a ceremony at Massena and a plaque dedication at Expo 67 in Montreal. Attendees include Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Henry Kissinger, and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller. David Oberlin is named to head the Seaway Development Corp. He will be sworn in from Duluth.
Elyria receives a federal 74208 planning grant for the Malcolm Manor Redevelopment Project. Council will consider acceptance on July 7. The plan includes housing for low and moderate income families and a 4 acre park with relocation and eventual demolition and new construction.
The Lorain County Regional Airport Authority concludes land buyouts totaling 233000 dollars for 240 acres across four parcels. Settlements raise payments to 90,000 for DeRamus land and 143,000 for Baldauf parcels, with FAA final grant figures and local financing under review as audits and inspections proceed.
Warnell Waters also known as Harvey Jenkins and Albert Mathews were charged in Cleveland federal court with possession and passing counterfeit bills. Both men could not make bond and were jailed. A woman companion was released. Waters faced traffic fines totaling 210 dollars and 20 days in jail in Elyria Municipal Court before federal custody. Counterfeit bills found in their car matched bills tied to a separate North Ridgeville case.
A young man in his early 20s drowned late this morning at Findley State Park. An eyewitness said two men in a canoe capsized near a North Ridgeville area. one survivor retrieved a life preserver while the victim could not reach the second. The body was recovered about 30 minutes after the 11:45 a.m. accident and taken to Southern Lorain County Hospital.
Secretary Robert H. Finch formally dropped the six month effort to appoint Dr John H. Knowles of Boston to the federal health post. Finch cited protracted discussion and said the controversy would prevent Knowles from functioning effectively. The move follows opposition from Senate leaders and the American Medical Association.
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