Storm Dumps A Lake On The County
A powerful storm drenched Lorain County with over 1.75 inches of rain, causing floods and minor damage. Rain began 4 PM, intensified around 7 PM, then eased. Firemen aided five structures in Elysia as lightning struck roofs. a girl was burned when a TV antenna was hit. Black River rose to 12.3 feet, rainfall near 27 feet at Cascade Park after prior flooding. Lorain Edison restored service by midnight. a tornado impact was noted.
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Lorain
W. N. Bates
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Black River
Cascade Park
John Machock Jening
Storms Dot The Nation Across Paths And Towns
A nationwide storm front spawned tornadoes and unusual cool spells from Texas to New England as heavy rain, hail, and lightning lashed eastern plains. Ohio and Illinois reported flooded streets and basements, with water entering homes. in Oberlin and Elyria crews battled sewer overflows. Rescue crews aided by nightfall as winds toppled lines in Kansas and Montana. authorities warned parents about park and river safety amid the weather chaos.
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Weather Committee Sways Rail Crossing Bill Debate
Northeastern Ohio fogs with showers and storms. House Commerce and Transportation Committee, by a 13-3 vote, amended Senate Bill 158 and sent it to the House Rules Committee. The measure would guide cost sharing for warning devices while PUCO could order installations regardless of subdivision funding.
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Lorain
Terry E. Drake
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Cincinnati
Kennedy And Rockefeller Discuss Cuban Crisis On TV
Washington reports indicate Kennedy and Rockefeller planned afternoon briefings at the White House to address the Cuban crisis. The discussions centered on national unity and avoiding blame for setbacks, with Nixon and other GOP leaders reacting to claims of partisanship in handling the situation.
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French Navy Fires On Algerian Rebel Paratroopers
Paris reports say a French light cruiser loyal to de Gaulle fired on Algerian insurgents trying to seize Mers el Kebir near Oran. Debre announced the navy fired to slow entry and fights continued as Paris warns of “extreme gravity” measures. The Mediterranean squadron sailed from Toulon today.
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Berserk elephant fatally attacks man at circus setup
In San Angelo Texas John Orr, 67, approached an elephant named Henryetta after a ride given to children. The animal grabbed him with its trunk, lifted him high, slammed him to the concrete, trampled him, and dragged a cart over his body. Trainer Earl Tillman was injured trying to intervene. A justice of the peace said the elephant would be examined and possibly destroyed.
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Astronaut Test Shot Fails as Capsule Survives
CAPE CANAVERAL AP US space authorities reported a test launch failure when an Atlas rocket exploded after about 40 seconds of flight. The one ton capsule separated by its emergency escape system and parachuted safely back to Earth. The test aimed to simulate an early manned orbital flight that could precede a crewed mission.
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Russian language added to Elyria High curriculum
Elyria City Board approves addition of Russian language to the high school curriculum and confirms employment for a teacher. The report notes airport needs in Lorain as part of a federal aviation review and mentions a study committee addressing Lorain County building code amid local opposition.
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Federal Aviation
Berney
Lorain County
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