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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1968

Page

14

Lorain County LCC opens first law enforcement workshop

The Ohio Board of Regents sponsors a two day series beginning Tuesday at Lorain County Community College. It features six speakers on juvenile problems in and out of court. The event invites police personnel municipal officials and citizens groups at no admission charge.

LCC Lorain County Community College Edward Sikora Ohio Commission On Crime and Delinquency Ohio Board of Regents Lorain County Police Chief's Association College Law Enforcement Advisory Committee

Professors back Lorain County Community College levy

The Lorain County Community College Chapter of the American Association of University Professors votes unanimously to support the 125 mill operating levy in the May election. John Leeson says funds will boost staffing, construction, and local suppliers, benefiting citizens through lower attendance costs and broader community growth.

Lorain County Community College Chapter The American Association of University Professors Rain County John Leeson Lorain County Professor Group Leeson

Motorcycle Truck Crash Injures Girl in Columbia Station

Linda Austin 18 and James Griffith 18 were on a motorcycle when Griffith attempted a U turn on Rt 82 at 542 pm yesterday. Wiliam Kolonick 46 swerved to avoid the crash. the truck and bike left the road. Austin was admitted in fair condition. Griffith treated and released. Injury accident under investigation.

Columbia Station Southwest Community Hospital Linda Austin Marks Rd James Griffith Baldwin-Wallace College State Highway Patrol Wiliam Kolonick Royalton Rd Kolonick

Five day parking ban starts on West Erie Avenue

Due to resurfacing work by Griffith Blacktop Co lasting five days from 6 am to 6 pm traffic will be restricted Broad way to Route 56 on West Erie Avenue. Operations began yesterday and should finish by April 26 barring heavy rain per city engineer Charles Waryn. The $140000 final phase resurfacing contract approved last year does not affect the 1968 budget per Service Director Chester A Campbell.

Lorain West Erie Avenue Griffith Blacktop Co Broadway Route 56 Charles Waryn Chester A Campbell

Ohio parks open house day urged for families

Ohio invites families to visit all parks and forests in an open house day tomorrow. Fred E Morr of the Department of Natural Resources urged residents to explore outdoor recreational facilities this summer. Two Soviet satellites docked last Monday have been brought to Earth.

Columbus UPI Ohio Fred E Morr Department of Natural Resources Cosmos Moscow

Cancer Crusade to Begin in Lorain County

Lorain County residents may receive a door to door visit tomorrow Monday or Tuesday from a volunteer of the Lorain County Chapter American Cancer Society to share the Seven Warning Signals of Cancer and seek support in the 1968 Cancer Crusade. Funds will be allocated 4 percent to research and bequests, 28 percent to public education, 20 percent to patient services, 8 percent to administration, and 10 percent to fundraising with a goal of 47000 dollars and 9000 already raised from special events. Joseph Mitock is Crusade chairman.

Lorain County American Cancer Society Hildred Brown Brown

Election Postponed for Hometown Careers Committee Chairman

The election of a new chairman for the 1968 Hometown Careers committee was postponed yesterday until the May 24 meeting due to nominating committee commitments. Members voted to suspend meetings in June July and August. After the May meeting at the Americana Inn monthly meetings resume in September to plan the third annual Hometown Careers program in December at Lorain County Community College.

Agust Ammericana Inn Lorain County Community College

North Koreans Fire on U S Patrol Near Truce Line

North Korean infiltrators opened fire on a U S Army patrol south of the truce line in Panmunjom, marking the third such incident this week. An Army spokesman reported one American and two North Koreans were involved, with North Korea requesting a meeting of the Military Armistice Commission with the United Nations Command.

Panmunjom Korea UPS North Korea United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission

Perch Boom Delights Loram County Fishermen

In Loram County yellow perch from the 1964-65 year classes flood areas from Huron to Avon Lake with jumbo-size specimens. Dock operators report unusually abundant stocks described as “thick as hairs on a dog.” Emerald shiners remain plentiful as prime bait.

Loram County Huron Avon Lake Art Hayes Hayes Mitivanga

Bendix union set talks for Monday

Negotiations between Bendix Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Co officials and United Auto Workers Local 971 proceed Monday morning. The Elyria plant's 1000 workers approved canceling the contract last month over unresolved grievances and wage parity claims. If no agreement by Monday, the union may seek international strike authorization, though Local 971 president Frank J Lender said authorization had not yet been requested.

Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Co United Auto Workers Local UAW Cleveland Street Elyria Frank J Lender Local 971 The International Lender

Man stabbed on Washington Avenue refuses to name attacker

Gumersindo Rivera, 29, of 1618 Washington Ave in Lorain, was treated at St. Joseph Hospital for stab wounds to the lower left chest. He said he was stabbed around 3 am near East 2th Street and Vine Avenue and did not report to police until 7 am, declining to identify the assailant.

Lorain Washington Avenue St. Joseph Hospital Gumersindo Rivera Washington Ave 2Th Street Vine Avenue Rivera

Holdup Suspects in Lorain Bank Face Delayed Arraignments

Bond set at 50000 for three Mansfield men Parnell Jefferson 19 J D Thomas 23 Clarence Simmons 20 charged in last Monday’s 7000 holdup at the Colorado Avenue branch of Central Security National Bank. U S Commissioner Chffard E Bruce delayed arraignment to April 30 to allow attorney access. Tommie Lee Holt 28 also charged but not produced due to manpower. Mansfield police captured them on a tip from Lorain Police Chief John Malinovsky routed to the FBI.

Cleveland Colorado Avenue Central Security National Bank Lorain Mansfield Parnell Jefferson J.D. Thomas Clarence Simmons U.S Chffard E. Bruce Bruce James L. Oakar Tommie Lee Holt Brace Dakar John Malinovsky FBI

Elyria Man Loses Leg In Hit-Skip On Memorial Shore Way

Arthur Thompson, 26, of 1067 Melvyn Lane, Elyria, was changing a tire on Memorial Shore way near Interbelt when a green car struck him and fled. Thompson was kneeling beside the car with his wife Diana directing traffic and their three children inside. he was listed in fair condition at St Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland.

Cleveland Elyria Memorial Shoreway Interbelt St Vincent Charity Hospval Arthur Thompson Melvyn Thompson

Amherst Box Bombing Probe Continues

United States postal inspectors and Amherst Police keep investigating a fire cracker bombing of six rural type mail boxes on North Main Street in the 800 to 1200 blocks around 2 am yesterday. Police report cherry bombs were used in the incident.

Amherst United States North Main Street

High speed chase ends in crash on Rt 113 injuring four

Four men flee after a gas station fight at Rs. 58 and 113, driving a car at 70 mph east on Rt 113 near West Ridge Rd. The vehicle struck a power pole, flipped, and trapped passengers. James A. Shoulders 20 in critical condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital with two others hurt.

Rt 113 Elyria James A. Shoulders Rt 58 RD 2 Elyria Memorial Hospital Clarence Carroll East Ave David E Smith East River St Theodore Smith High St Rt. 113 West Ridge Rd Lorain County Rss Shoulder Terry Shoulders James Carrol Figler James Mertz Carl Crapo

Greenwood Arkansas Rebuilders Face Ravaged Town

A tornado shredded Greenwood Arkansas leaving homes destroyed and streets littered with debris. National Guardsmen patrol amid the calm as survivors assess losses while some vow to rebuild despite the scale of devastation. Residents mourn loved ones and cling to hope as machinery restores the scene.

Greenwood. Ark UPI Arkansas National Greenwood Waylon Parker Joe Decroe

No curfew as egg tossing slows in Elyria

Minor egg throwing by north end teenagers persisted after two nights of large battles near Cascade Elywood Park. Safety Director Tracey warned a 8 p.m. curfew could be enacted for under 18s if trouble continues and 35 to 40 youths were being certified to juvenile court for the incidents. Eggs hit police and cars, and two no parking signs at Elywood Park were set on fire while bears were pelted with rocks and eggs.

Elyria Cascade-Elywood Park Safety Service James T. Tracey Tracey Elywood Park Washington Avenue

Camera fills finance chair and council seat change

Lorain May staff reports Councilman L. Camera, a eight year veteran and interim finance and claims chair, is running for state representative nomination and may resign by year end. Robert Hritsko, 33, is sworn in as eighth ward councilman filling Fred Ritenauer’s seat. Hritsko has prior campaigns, service background, and a German wife Eleanor with three children.

Lorain J. Leonard Camera Council Robert W. Hritsko Eighth Ward Camera Woodrow W Mathna Hritsko West 2Th St Eleanor Fred Ritenauer Ritenaver Mathna Ed Joseph Ralli Leo C. Svete

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