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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1969
Page
1
Apollo 12 astronauts Charles H. Conrad and Alan L. Bean land on the Moon's Ocean of Storms, plant Old Glory, and set up a nuclear powered science station. They retrieve a plutonium fuel slug, endure camera failures, and report a lively, precise descent near Surveyor 3, while Richard F. Gordon orbits above.
Apollo 12 commander Richard Gordon Jr aboard the Yankee Clipper describes having space as crewmates Charles Conrad Jr and Alan Bean land on the moon. Gordon remains in lunar orbit for 73 hours 43 minutes to photograph craters Theophilus Descart and Fra Mauro while awaiting the other two astronauts.
Apollo 12 crew members Charles Conrad and Alan Bean aim to descend to Surveyor 3 in the Ocean of Storms to recover parts including the television camera. They will use a 30 foot lifeline, photograph the craft, collect rocks, and possibly retrieve a power cable and tubing to study contamination and surface history. The operation hinges on timing and safe ascent.
In Helsinki the first Russo American SALT talks show Moscow seeking real bargaining on arms control while warning against US strength. A Soviet army paper urged strict limits, as experts note Russia’s missile buildup surpasses US levels and imposes heavy costs on both sides. A Chicago zoo report closes with a quirky note on Alpha the gorilla.
At a one day recess during arms talks in Helsinki, American ambassador Val Peterson and Soviet ambassador Kuznetsov hosted a joint reception. About 200 guests attended at a venue between the embassies, symbolizing renewed cordiality in disarmament negotiations.
Lorain officials push for a downtown courthouse with Mayor Reichlin insisting the facility belong in a business-zoned, contiguous area. He vetoes any plan outside the core downtown site near Lorain County Community College and Rt 113 area, citing zoning and city plans.
Amherst parents and Grafton residents weigh curriculum directions as school board members debate proposed changes. Separate notes highlight tax questions and local funding concerns while trustees consider land use for Ohio Edison projects and new tax system measures.
The Senate approved Nixon’s draft lottery measure by voice vote after a brief debate. The House had already passed it and it now goes to Nixon for signature. The bill repeals a Selective Service clause allowing selection by lot, limiting exposure to one year for 19-year-olds.
UPI reports B52 bombers carried out their heaviest overnight raids in a month against Bu Prang and Duc Lap outposts 112 to 130 miles north of Saigon. No casualties reported as US spokesmen noted continued Viet Cong losses, while the 3rd Marine Division prepared to depart the war zone.
Cold air moves in with windy conditions and a low around 28 tonight. Tomorrow stays windy with snow flurries and highs near 28 while precipitation chances run about 70 percent tonight and 44 percent tomorrow.
The area endures a sharp snowstorm with temperatures dipping slightly and limited accumulation expected. Forecasters warn of slick roads and urge caution as cold air remains in place.
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