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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1969
Page
1
Apollo 10 returns from a near flawless eight day mission with lunar orbit tests and Snoopy rendezvous, traveling 250000 miles and circling the moon 31 times. Crew includes Thomas Stafford Eugene Cernan John Young. Splashdown expected Monday after successful reentry preparations and TV footage.
A Sunday feature previews the Demands submitted to Lorain County Community College administrators reflecting the concerns of black militants at campuses nationwide. Reporter Dennis Hessler will detail their aims tomorrow. The Chronicle also previews other Sunday stories including Charlie GIVES UP a mountain stronghold and a profile of Wellington resident Mrs. Clarence McConnell who flies freight and passengers.
Justice William C. Douglas faced renewed criticism as paid head of the Albert Parvin Foundation tied to Las Vegas casinos spurred a push for a full outside income probe. Rep. Gross urged his resignation, noting $85,900 earned over seven years from the foundation funding foreign student fellowships and casino-linked holdings.
Washington AP report notes an 11 member committee of federal judges convened by Chief Justice Earl Warren to consider proposed rules on judges finances. Amid fallout from Justice Forlas resignation and scrutiny of Justice Douglas income, the committee may draft recommendations for the Judicial Conference and form a subcommittee on conduct and disclosure.
Weather outlook remains cool with variable clouds and little temperature change. Lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s. In court news federal judges face calls for income and investment disclosures following the Fortas affair, with Fortas resigning from the court and Douglas stepping down from his pay role at the Parvin Foundation amid renewed pressure and discussion of Dowdlas resignation.
Apollo 10 recovery details show mail clerks handling tens of thousands of self addressed envelopes. Navy seaman Louis Harris aboard the destroyer USS Carpenter will cancel letters with a May 26 1969 postmark and a Apollo 10 outline, processing one every six seconds to finish in 24 hours.
The Elyria City Council finance committee recommended adopting a one per cent city income tax to address an employees strike now in its fifth day. With 80 percent of workers on sick leave, leaders delay a council vote while unions confer with members. A referendum could stall revenue and prolong the strike.
Elyria Jaycees led by James Shepherd Reg Krisch and Paul Curcillio will bring lawn mowers to Ridgelawn Cemetery this afternoon to mow the unmowed grass. At least 25 members are expected to participate and continue until Memorial Day is reached.
Avon Lake High School sophomore Kenneth Pavlich 16 died after a two car head on collision on Walker Road near Breezewood Youth Center. Richard Zukic 30 admitted falling asleep at the wheel and was charged with reckless operation after posting bond. The crash occurred about 8 15 p m as Pavlich headed to a teen dance. police report Zukic forced an oncoming truck off the road before colliding with Pavlich's car.
Sporadic sniper fire raked North Carolina A&T University over two days leaving one student dead and eight wounded. National Guardsmen deployed 11 jeeps along with aircraft and gas to clear snipers from a dormitory at dawn. A policeman remained in critical condition. seven officers wounded in earlier exchanges. campus ordered closed amid unclear motives. Nearby Berkley faculty condemned police actions near their campus.
A curious local note describes a man regarded as shady who sits under a tree while his wife mows the lawn, prompting neighbors to discuss unusual daytime behavior.
Angus Galloway booked a summer vacation at a tavern 250 yards from his Blyth home. He said the local pub offers a break from routine without missing his pass.
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