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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1969
Page
1
Scientists estimate 29 pounds of lunar material on Apollo 11 mission. Neil A Armstrong and E A Aldrin collected 48 pounds of moon rocks and soil. Samples include basalts gabbros and breccias from ancient lava flows with glass beads. Apollo 12 pilots report similar findings on Ocean of Storms.
The Senate approved a six month extension of the 5 percent income tax surcharge beyond December 31 1969 a key step in President Nixon anti inflation plan The House already included the extension in its version of the reform bill and the issue may be revisited if action runs past the 1969 session The debate also centered on Sen Ellenders proposal to restore the oil depletion allowance to 27 percent drawing contrast with House 20 percent and Senate Finance Committee 23 percent
President Nixon signed a bill ending the draft lottery ban and set a January start for a birthday based lottery. Eligible men will face one year of exposure, with dates 1 2 and so on drawn to determine who is called first and last. A second drawing will create an alphabetical tie breaker for same birthday cases. The Senate committee will next year consider ending college deferments and other draft reforms.
Tomorrow's Chronicle Telegram features a 120 page holiday edition arriving early with extensive Christmas gift suggestions to aid shopping. Readers are advised to set aside time to plan amid Turkey Day festivities.
An Indian history expert and a poultry science professor discuss why the turkey became the Thanksgiving centerpiece. They note Pilgrim era birds were small and wary, while modern turkeys are larger and more expensive, suggesting the tradition will endure despite cost.
Variable cloudiness and cooler conditions across the region. Highs today in the upper 30s to lower 40s, with lows tonight in the middle 20s. Continued cold tomorrow with highs mostly in the upper 30s and more clouds. Sunset at 5 61 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 7 29 am. Details on page 4.
Elyria moves to a federally aided redevelopment path by forming a Neighborhood Development Program application. City council committee approved a $30,000 contract for preparing the 250 page NDP plan, with funding sources to be decided at a later finance committee meeting. The plan targets about 150 acres downtown near the proposed Lorain County Courthouse site and aims for one year completion after funding.
Army Secretary Stanley R. Resor testifies before closed doors in Congress on the March 1968 Song My massacre report. The hearing follows House and Senate Armed Services Committee briefings as senators and representatives seek full accountability and adherence to the laws of war.
A detour accident near Hallauer Road and Route 303 in Lorain County killed Eva H. Brasee 82 of RD 1 Oberlin. Staab 17 and passengers Karen Zunt and Karen Jacobs 17 Bruswich were uninjured. Fourth fatality in four days and 72nd of the year.
Israel fighter bombers launched their heaviest strike into Jordan in over a year along the cease-fire line. The four hour assault targeted artillery positions in the Gilead Mountain range facing settlements near the Sea of Galilee while waves of planes crossed the Jordan River and pounded emplacements. The bombardment sent smoke into the sky and rocked surrounding buildings.
Lorain County honors the top scholar athlete with the Gold Helmet awarded to John Hus band after a 52 year span. The feature highlights the blend of athletic achievement and academic excellence within the community and notes the long standing tradition.
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