Apollo 8 to Orbit Moon Before Christmas
NASA announced Apollo 8 will attempt an orbital flight around the moon no later than December 21, with astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders aiming for up to 10 lunar orbits and a Christmas Eve/Day stay before a Pacific splashdown on December 28. The mission will be conducted in plateau stages allowing checks before committing to the next phase.
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Washington
Space Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Cape Kennedy
Fla
NASA
Paine
Frank Borman
Pacific Ocean
Air Force
Navy
James A. Lovell
William A. Agders
Board of Education
Cala
Crackdown curbs Czech travel to West
Prague reports sweeping new travel restrictions on long term visits and work abroad for Czechoslovaks amid a wider crackdown on liberal elements. Premier Oldrich Cernik warned against anti Soviet demonstrations as student leaders planned a mass protest on National Students Day.
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Prague
UPI
Oldrich Cernik
Russia
Regional school payroll and council notes update
Oberlin Start employees to be paid at the regular school rate until a separate rate is set. Sheffield council discusses dropping out of French Creek Council of Governments and issues about classroom facilities. Avon Lake to receive near term general wage increase recommendations. Wellington school board approves carpeting for high school auditorium. Amherst street resurfacing and cone ten AEmesperting, Elan shpende noted. North Ridgeville school board hires junior high wrestling coach.
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Oberlin
Sheffield — Council
French Creek Council of Governments
Amherst
Cone
Elan Shpende
North Ridgeville — School Board
Ee Sna Tee
Lorain County super airport may be grounded by FAA ranking
The FAA ranks Lorain County Regional Airport as least favorable among five sites to relieve congestion at Cleveland Hopkins. The report also rejects a major Lorain County air carrier role and favors Burke Lakefront expansion and a southeast Cleveland facility, with Ravenna seen as unlikely.
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Lorain County Regional Airport
Federal Aviation Administration
Chronicle- Telegram
Lorain County
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
New York City
Chicago
Boston
New Orleans
St. Louis
FAA
Lorain County Regional
Cleveland Hopkins
Oberlin Coffee
Thomas
Cleveland
Ohio
U.S
Charles A. Mosher
Burke Lakefront
Lake Erie
Ravenna
Mosher
Nixon shows big question mark on peace role before inauguration
President-elect Nixon, while pledging Johnson speaks for him on Vietnam, has left a big question about his own possible pre inauguration peace mission abroad. He flew to New York after White House talks with Johnson. Johnson signaled possible more discussions before January 20. Both men avoided any firm plan for pre inauguration travel. Nixon cited Vietnam and Sovi et relations as issues while noting progress depends on current administration policies being carried forward.
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New York
Richard M. Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Vietnam
Nixon
Johnson
White House
Saigon
Paris
of Representatives
Mideast
Lorain County Christmas Clubs Total $2.5 Million
Lorain County Christmas clubs will save more than 2.5 million dollars this season, with over 18 000 residents contributing weekly amounts to fund gifts. Elyria Savings and Trust reports 6 895 clubs, down five from last year, while total county club savings approach 2.5 million despite fewer clubs. Northern Savings and Loan led with 990 000 from 750 members, Pioneer Federal Savings with 43 clubs added and saved more than prior year.
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Jolly Old St. Nick
Lorain County Christmas Club
First National
Elyria
Pioneer Federal Savings Association
City employees seek 30 percent wage hike after tax defeat
Elyria City Employees Union asks for an immediate 30 percent raise and a 6 percent increase effective July 1 1969 in a letter to Mayor Leonard Reichlin. The demand renews prior union requests made earlier this year as the city had indicated it would meet them if the income tax had passed.
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Elyria City Employees Union
Leonard P. Reichlin
Maynards Benefit From Hidden Millionaire Gift
Five Lorain County families named Maynard each receive 425 dollars as part of a 21 246 dollar donation from late Stanley Maynard to 50 Northeast Ohio families bearing his name. Mrs Alice Maynard and Mrs Mayme Maynard express relief at the windfall while stressing education and Christmas needs.
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Lorain County
Maynard
Stanley Maynard
Ohio
Alice Maynard
Avon Lake
Mayme Maynard
Robert L
Nagel Rd
Modern Bey Learns Before Exam How To Ping Eraser
A humorous line from a student to a teacher before a test surfaces in a playful exchange about technology. The remark centers on an electric eraser and a mispronounced phrase, reflecting classroom humor.
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Bey
County Snow Warning Impacts Lorain County Roads
The heavy snow warning issued by Cleveland Hopkins International Airport covers Lorain County including Elyria. An expected four inches may fall, making roads hazardous as a light snowfall continues across Ohio. Temperatures tonight drop to the upper 20s with lingering hazards through tomorrow. The snow belt from eastern Alleghenies to near Cleveland brings squalls and high winds, increasing travel risk for area drivers.
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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Lorain County
Elyria
Lorrain County
Weather Bureau
Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Light Snow and Windy Cold Weather Outlook
Weather summary notes light snow today with a change to light snow this afternoon. Windy and cold with heavy snow squalls tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures near the upper 20s tonight and highs around 41 yesterday.
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Samset
Laurice
Lorain considers half day sessions due to space
Lorain public schools face possible half day sessions as a space squeeze grows after a failed 98 million building bond. Supt. Joe Calta cites dwindling funds and expiring levies with enrollment up and 21 classrooms plus 38 teachers added. The board weighs renewing a levy and criticisms rise over renting spaces in churches.
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Lorain
Joe F. Calta
Calta
Masson School
Jack Mercer
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Lorain County Savings & Trust Co
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