05 May 1977
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1977
Page
1
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District marks two decades with seven reservations and 4200 acres open to picnics trails golf and interpretive activities. Open spaces forests meadows and river valley preserved through community support and foresight of advocates.
Elyria YMCA launches the last phase of its Building Completion Fund drive with a dinner for nearly 300 volunteers. The public phase targets $105,000 of a total $750,000 to add a multi purpose gym, running track, fitness center, locker rooms, and offices at the Washington Avenue natatorium. Campaign director Erwin Holth notes the facility will serve members and the inner family of donors.
Louisville Kentucky Derby kicks off from Churchill Downs with 11 furlongs and $125000 added to the purse. Post positions announced for Saturday’s 103rd running featuring top Thoroughbreds and leading connections.
A TV moment shifts from Frost attacking Nixon to Nixon delivering a personal defense. Nixon's softly spoken reflections on his presidency and the Aug 8 1974 resignation reveal a man fighting to control his emotions. Frost’s relentless clips frame the televised moment as a poignant closing summation.
Area residents watched last night’s Frost interview and offered sympathy for Nixon but few changed opinions on Watergate. People split over Frost’s approach, some saying he was too soft, others praising his handling as Nixon’s responses were reviewed against past statements.
The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a major consumer reform bill revising mechanics lien laws, safeguarding homeowners from paying twice. The measure requires written notice of fees to lenders and aims to prevent unpaid subcontractors from forcing buyers to settle hidden bills after closing. Senator Morris Jackson hailed the bill as protective for buyers and lenders alike.
UPI reports Nixon argues no criminal or impeachable offenses in Watergate cover-up. He cites motive as non criminal, denies corrupt intent, says motive was pure political containment, and disputes impeachable offense claims. He admits mistakes in firings but defends overall conduct.
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