07 Mar 1970
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1970
Page
1
Fragmented report outlines a proposed building program with a 25 million allotment and possible increase to 3 million. It mentions an administration building, a new county facility, and locations near the court. Officials referenced include SAC Ie and VPalluh gar AM, with notes about availability.
The United States witnessed a rare total solar eclipse as the sun and moon aligned, shadow crossing from Florida to Nantucket. Eye safety warnings were issued by doctors. the Civil Air Patrol organized an eclipse alert for 500 sky watchers via Cape Cod and Nantucket, with viewing best from Virginia to Long Island while southern regions faced poor prospects.
Washington AP reports Defense Department cutbacks aim to save 914 million dollars yearly by 1973. They affect 341 US installations and 30 bases abroad, eliminating 35,000 military jobs and 58,600 civilian positions. Pentagon spokesman says budgetary considerations drive the plan and more cuts may follow. Thirty-five states face payroll losses while relocations could yield net gains in 12 states including Alaska and Ohio.
Weather forecast shows fair, colder conditions with variable clouds becoming mostly sunny. Highs reach mid to upper 30s, extreme southeast near 30, extreme southwest colder. Tonight will be fest and colder with lows in the 20s. Tomorrow remains mostly sunny and cool with sunrise and sunset times listed. Temperature readings include yesterday’s high of 45 and today’s low of 32.
Elyria leaders confront realities of a proposed Lorain County admin complex at Third Street and Middle Avenue. They warn details depend on county talks and city land acquisition, with a likely $200 000 price and a push to redevelop downtown facilities. The plan includes parking for 400 cars and possible city hall implications, while financing tactics hinge on refinancing existing loans and renegotiating development plans.
Avon Lake plant fate rests with Detroit officials after a union wary of the move says a closing would hit the area hard. Fruehauf cites high costs and excess capacity at other plants while delaying a final decision amid contract negotiations with Local 925 and the Allied Industrial Workers Union.
Army doctors say former President Lyndon B. Johnson remains in good spirits with stable vital signs, but they will not forecast when he might be released from Brooke General Hospital where his activity is gradually increasing after chest pains linked to coronary artery disease.
Tony Boyle president of the United Mine Workers will speak at 4 p m Monday and answer reporters questions. This will be his first media availability since the Labor Department filed a federal suit to overturn the union’s December election.
President Nixon plans a tight budget space program this decade that could include television monitored unmanned tours of the planets. The plan was disclosed today as Washington weighs cost and feasibility for future planetary missions.
In Rotherham England an AP report describes a hospital patient treated for a dog bite who could not speak clearly. When asked his name he uttered woof and then yam before presenting a business card claiming to be Mr William Woof, the town housing manager.
A three story Brooklyn tenement was engulfed by a fire of undetermined origin last night killing seven children as firemen responded to a false alarm from 12 blocks away. Fire Chief John O'Hagan said some children might have been saved if the alarm had not been sounded. Today the paper notes vacuum cleaner salesmen seek a new word for demonstrations.
In Lorain 11 Gilchrist children were saved when JR. Jones pulled them from a burning 206 East 31st St. home. Fire damaged the first floor and contents with total losses estimated at 70,090, leaving 15 homeless. Red Cross aided with clothing and follow up. One child reportedly started the blaze with matches. brakes on a responding engine failed but firefighters stabilized the scene.
A Sunday feature showcases an upcoming Woman's Club fashion show with Don Catshall as the “dirty old man” character. Norma Conaway writes the story and Jonn Fazio contributes photos. An advert notes a scheduled talk with Keystone School Supt Bruce Boekier.
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