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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1975
Page
1
A photo caption notes a girl living at 109 Longford with the Handy family should be able to continue playing outdoors. C T photo credits mention Jeff Bishop.
The last 550 foreigners trapped in Phnom Penh crossed into Thailand under a hot, crowded convoy. Accounts described killings and kindness from Khmer Rouge victors, with one woman noting soldiers offered coconut milk and oranges on the 200 mile road to the border. About 230 French, 200 Pakistanis, and 120 others, including four Americans, were in the group.
Elyria merchants approve a shift to Thursday night hours from Friday, with stores to stay open until 9 p.m. and free parking in downtown lots and city meters. Some retailers may continue Friday openings until customers are informed of the change.
Elyrians cheered amid smiles as 1 cent per dollar federal income tax rebates arrived by mail. The U S Postal Service began mailing the checks, with many sent yesterday and others today.
Sunny and clear tonight with a low near 40. Tomorrow remains sunny and mild with a high in the upper 60s. Zero percent rain tonight, ten percent tomorrow. Winds northeast at 5 to 10 mph tonight. Sunrise at 6 16 a.m. Sunset at 8 32 p.m. Details on Page B-7.
Area students face scarce summer work as a tight job market spreads from adults. Officials predict unemployment will hover 6 to 8 percent with little factory hiring, including no expected openings at U.S. Steel Lorain Works. Furloughed workers may return first. retail positions remain the usual option.
James Pycraft, 15, wedged against a hot antenna and 2700 volt line in a tree while preparing an intercom. His mother Patricia Pycraft suffered a broken wrist as she climbed the ladder to rescue him. Neighbor Gary Tine aided, CEI and Avon Lake rescue crews responded. James remained in serious condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
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