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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1973
Page
1
A large ballot turnout shows 253 NO to 248 YES on whether Nixon should be ousted or impeached. Early results favored removal, but margins narrowed as the week passed. Discussion followed his firing of Archibald Cox and surrender of Watergate tapes.
The body of missing Lorain youth Mark Chancellor was found in a shallow grave near West Middlesex Mercer County Pennsylvania by state police. Two men, David Byerly and John Gilkey, are held without bond on criminal conspiracy and homicide charges. An autopsy showed multiple gunshot wounds.
Moscow says it took no action to justify a U.S. armed forces alert and calls Nixon’s move an obvious attempt to intimidate. Tass questions the alert’s contribution to détente as Brezhnev announces Moscow will send representatives to monitor the U.N. cease-fire observers in the Middle East.
President Nixon declares he is guilty of nothing to justify impeachment and rejects firing a Watergate prosecutor. He touted coolness under pressure as key in easing a Middle East crisis, while a new independent prosecutor is sought and court tapes transfer is arranged.
Assistant State Editor John Fuller examines Lorain Community Hospital's new unit for psychiatric and alcoholic patients, noting nearly 50 referrals for psychiatric care and about as many for alcoholism. Also mentions apple-picking nostalgia in Ohio and coverage of the Indian Dances at Indian Ridge Museum with color photos.
Washington Republicans and Democrats clash as President Nixon plans to name a new Watergate prosecutor under Justice Department control. House Democrats call for court or Congress jurisdiction and prompt impeachment action. Some Republicans support Nixon, praising his handling and dismissing claims he is unfit to govern.
News from the Middle East reports quiet gunfire as UN peacekeeping troops begin arriving in Cairo. Russia announced it sent observers to monitor the cease-fire while Nixon said the US and USSR will pursue a negotiated settlement. Israeli and Egyptian forces clashed near Sinai as Israel claimed Suez City occupation.
Elvira's Halloween parade rolls tomorrow at 2 30 p m starting in Lod Street parking lot then south on West Avenue east on Broad Street to East Avenue south to Second Street and west to Ely Park where cider and donuts will be served Beggar's night is Wednesday from to 7 30 p m Activities are dedicated to Thur man Elliott who for 16 years planned and coordinated the parade and trick or treat efforts He retired due to illness two months ago.
A compact value report lists obituary notices and birth announcements alongside community items from Elyria churches and local entertainment sections. The page includes sports results and television features with brief items and notices across sections 4 5 and 11.
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