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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1962
Page
1
A former UN General Assembly president warns against co existence as a Communist term for the weak and gullible at Oberlin College. He says no war looms but questions the fate of peace as he outlines his view in a full talk.
A fashion note on choosing Easter bonnets, highlighting how a well dressed lady weighs final cap options amid many bonnets, reflecting humorous yet serious concerns of style.
A heartening feature notes a cerebral palsy victim gains optimism through warm-hearted care. The piece highlights community support and medical progress offering renewed possibility for movement and quality of life.
Feature notes exuberant public service program details in Ohio and a snow warning. Softball leagues form as more than two dozen teams begin in Elyria with coverage on page 28.
President Kennedy will trigger a space age sequence at the Seattle World Fair by pressing a gold telegraph key that sends a signal to satellites and Cassiopeia radio transmissions to the fair grounds. The Kennedy family plans Easter activities amid the President's father's stroke recovery and cruiser trips aboard the Honey Fitz.
The Centaur hydrogen powered rocket returns to the pad at Cape Canaveral for its long delayed maiden flight. Engineers work overnight to fix recurring technical troubles as a 15 minute up and down test is planned. Weather looks favorable for full range photographic coverage of the flight.
In Paris police interrogate ex-General Raoul Salan, leader of the SAO, as he awaits a treason trial set for May 15. Riot erupts at Saint-Etienne prison after his transfer from Algeria, injuring 21 inmates and 3 guards.
In Algiers gunmen of the underground Secret Army Organization killed two French policemen and wounded three, fired on a police jeep, and struck a truck amid civil unrest. French troops and police were ordered to strike back as civilians were warned to stay indoors. The capture of Salan intensified European critics of de Gaulle’s Algeria policy.
In Aldershot Maj. G C Calvert ordered an early inspection to check what recruits wore in bed. Eleven received three days restricted privileges for sleeping in gym wear or naked, seventeen admonished. Calvert said action promoted hygiene and proper dress. Pajamas approved for sleeping.
A man named Harry F. Jarmans Jr. confessed to a spree that included stabbing Olive Minard and threatening further killings of women. The grocery clerk, described as slight with shaggy hair, was arrested after police traced his actions from dark streets and a phone call to his wife.
Tanks and thousands of troops moved into Buenos Aires to back President Jose M. Guido as military leaders threatened his ouster. A column of 30 tanks and a strong force from Camp Mayo arrived in the capital at 8 am to reinforce the government.
Communist and West Berlin police exchanged fire on Bernauer strasse near the East West border. A Communist officer fired from a second story window as Western patrols used tear gas. About 150 tourists witnessed the flare up as reinforcements arrived.
Poher Foday Turner of Youngstown is charged with terrorizing a one year old blind girl. Witnesses say he attacked the child with a knife as she walked home from a dairy store. Her seeing eye dog intervened, forcing him to flee. Preliminary hearing set for May 18.
The wife of U 2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, 27, swallowed about 28 sleeping pills and was reported conscious and much improved at a Washington hospital. Georgetown Hospital official Dr George Shinner said she remained aware Friday night after being in serious condition earlier.
Several hundred people and camera crews stood in a heavy rain in Florence waiting for two Martians. Tailor Mario Zuccala predicted a spaceship arrival but did not appear, and the Martians did not show up.
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