11 May 1971
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1971
Page
1
UPI reporter Kate Webb describes a chaotic retreat under fire in Cambodia. She and colleagues dodge mortars and machine gun fire, lose a sandal, and rely on translator Sarath Suzuki as they push toward freedom after 23 days of danger.
Gov. John J. Gilligan announced at a Columbus news conference that he can pass his 9.1 billion budget on a floor vote with 50 votes required in the 99 member House. He cited Speaker Kurfess’s promise to bring the package to a vote next week and noted possible support for a county income tax remains unconfirmed. He also commented on an investigation into alleged brutality at Lima State Hospital and said he would await findings before deciding on further action.
Dr Wernher von Braun chats with Apollo 15 astronauts Alfred Worden and David Scott as the Saturn 5 moon rocket nears rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building in Cape Kennedy Florida The crew prepares for the final two and a half months of prelaunch work for what Scott calls the most singular scientific expedition ever conducted The launch is slated for July 26.
The dollar firmed slightly on a nervous market but speculators showed no rush to convert West German marks back to dollars. The shift downward last weekend probably ends the worst currency crisis in two years, though officials warn pressure may last months. The dollar advanced to about 3.5475 marks in Frankfurt while other currencies showed mixed movements as Europe floats its exchange rates.
Airman Frabotta of Elyria and Grafton area died in an auto accident near Oxford University, England. He enlisted in 1969 and was stationed about ten miles from London. funeral arrangements are handled by Russell D. Fulton Funeral Home. He is survived by his parents, sister, and grandparents.
Mild conditions continue with highs near 70 and upper 60s. Tonight and tomorrow bring showers with 60 to 70 percent precipitation. Winds shift from 5 to 15 mph today to 10 to 15 mph tonight and tomorrow. Sunset and sunrise times noted. previous highs and lows listed. Details on page 12.
In North Olmsted a high speed pursuit ended with one youth jailed on charges of fleeing an officer and no license. A second suspect fled in a separate car and eluded capture after crashing into an ice cream parlor window in Fairview Park. The chase began when Elyria police reported a stolen car at 2:10 a.m. and continued to Lorain Road where North Olmsted units blocked the road ahead of a roadblock. The second cruiser arrived as the thief then struck the roadblock and fled toward the Collins edge.
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