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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1966
Page
1
Weather Bureau warned of strong winds and hail as a line of storms moved through western Ohio. By 12:23 p.m. EST Lorain County tornado warnings ended after rescue work began across Pittsfield Strongsville and nearby areas.
Green Berets and Vietnamese troops beat back a Viet Cong assault on a Special Forces camp 50 miles west of Saigon. The clash left 191 enemy dead in the night action, part of a month of heavy Communist losses amid strained air bombardment and battlefield shortages.
Reports say Ky orders troops to Saigon with unloads at Saigon and longshoremen slowdowns at Nene. U S authorities push a crash bombing program as American strength in Vietnam reaches a new high at 240 000 personnel. Buddhist church denounces US policy and urges withdrawal to aid an elected national assembly. Ky signals no change.
Jerrie Mock, 40, returned to Columbus after a 4540 mile non stop flight from Honolulu to Columbus in 31 hours 1 minute. She surpassed a previous 3671 mile female record, flew in a Cessna 205 at speeds up to 207 mph, and planned two new projects.
Agriculture commended by president on a great administrator predicts lower farm prices as land clearing opens markets. New London man notes progress at Lerain County fair. Rural pages report safety drive not hindering car sales and water conservation film for schools. Major League Baseball opens today with Washington hosting games.
Weather overview shows warmer trend with partly cloudy skies and high readings near the mid 50s. Tonight and Tuesday expect continued mild temperatures with some overnight cooling. Details on page 22.
About hundred thousand soft coal miners in five states walked out over a wage contract dispute, shutting down mines run by BC OA members including U S Steel Republic Jones & Laughlin and National Steel. Anthracite workers stayed on job while talks resume with UMW and BCOA disputing 60 day notice requirements.
In Huron County near Norwalk two teens died early yesterday after a collision at Routes 61 and 691. John K. Barker 19 of Lorain and Phyllis Oddo 17 of Norwalk perished. Michael Bobryk 17 of Berlin Heights survived with facial cuts and possible internal injuries. Barker died from a basal skull fracture. Oddo sustained multiple serious injuries. Barker was a Vermilion native, graduate of Vermilion High School, and worked at Concree Masonry Corp. in Elyria. Funeral services were set for 2 pm at Vermilion.
Antoinette Lubich nine receives the first cornea transplant in the area after Eyebank was established. The two hour operation at Elyria Memorial Hospital follows decades of eye injuries and surgeries. Doctors say success odds are about three in four, with two eyes possible later if repositioning is needed. The donor was a Lorain County professional who wished to donate his eyes despite terminal cancer.
The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority expects formal FHA approval within two weeks to acquire all 300 Ely Village units built in 1954 after a history of foreclosures and vacancies. LMHA plans 150 low income and 150 medium income rentals with potential reallocation to aid housing.
The saying contrasts good and bad people, noting that the Geed determine who belongs to which group. It offers a humorous, twist ending about judgment and perception.
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