02 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1964
Page
1
United Press International reports about 300 arrests in St. Augustine Florida linked to civil rights protests including marches sit-ins and other actions begun with the arrival of New England integrationists ten days earlier. Among those arrested is 72 year old Mrs Malcolm Peabody mother of the governor.
Weather update reports cloudy warm trend with showers and thundery periods from this afternoon through Friday. Highs near 48 to 53 with tonight around 39 to 40. Wednesday temperatures 33 to 40. Also covers civil rights protests in multiple cities and a space center labor strike affecting Cape Kennedy moonport construction and Titan-3 project work.
General Douglas MacArthur's health continued to deteriorate with worsening heart and kidney function. A peritoneal dialysis tube was inserted to aid waste elimination while a blood reserve was requested for potential further needs.
An Ohio Supreme Court lawsuit that blocked a 250 million capital improvements bond issue may be withdrawn after a conference with Governor Rhodes. Attorney Theodore R. Laker said withdrawal could occur if Rhodes assures that the cigarette tax revenues would fund the new bonds, potentially raising the tax from 5 to 6 cents per pack.
In East St. Louis Bennie Marks complained after a dog drank his beer at a local saloon. Richard Cunningham allegedly knocked Marks from a bar stool when confronted and was charged with assault.
The Bronx Zoo logged 4,173 telephone calls on Wednesday, 3,682 of which were April Fool pranks. Prank inquiries targeted animals including 642 about Mr. Lion, 377 about Mr. Fox, and 354 about Mr. Wolf, per UPI.
Congress installed a provisional president while forces close in on Porto Alegre, the last Goulart stronghold. Goulart and Ra nieri Mazzilli claim succession amid a revolt in Rio Grande do Sul. The country faces a showdown as rebel generals condemn Goulart’s drift leftward.
Washington maintains a no comment stance on Brazil crisis with reports arriving slowly. The U S Embassy in Rio de Janeiro reports all Americans are safe as officials describe the situation as fluid and no actions are planned.
NASA outlines seven goals for the unmanned Gemini mission set for Tuesday from Cape Kennedy. The test seeks to validate the Titan-2 rocket and the seven thousand pound spacecraft during a six minute ascent and assess heat from air friction on both craft and equipment.
J Clare George former editor emeritus of the Chronicle Telegram and longtime editor dies after a heart attack at home in Elyria. He was 71 and retired three years earlier. Born in Leechburg Pennsylvania he graduated from University of Pittsburgh in 1915 and built a long civic career in Lorain County Ohio. Services set for Saturday at St Andrew Church with burial in Brookdale Cemetery. Memorials to Elyria Library building fund.
President Johnson moves to aid Alaska with a 50 million emergency request and a long range commission to draft relief plans. He plans a 90 million package for immediate relief, plus a federal advisory commission coordinating rehabilitation efforts. The group will include top federal agency heads and Alaska officials will coordinate next week in Washington.
Elyrian athletes cut from 154 to 186 pounds in nine months to shape up for college. Elyria City passes appropriations ordinance a day late. Lorain County courthouse space issues echoed in Trumbull County but resolved by commissioners. Lorain councilmen dispute building permit jurisdiction after study. Thafe Wellington seniors to receive State Farmers Award.
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