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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
14
Utilities Superintendent joined the finance committee meeting to explain how the billing figure was arrived at and why averages were used. The discussion covered the method behind charges and clarified steps used by the department.
The article lists committee members from the eastern area for an upcoming picnic. ZahoreeKets tickets will be available through ward captains, with details on parking, soft drinks, publicity, and arrangements.
An Erie County crash west of Vermilion left 14 year old Summerville, of Butler, dead after an eastbound car crossed the centerline and struck Heasley. Summerville was held at the Erie County Jail. his parents traveled from Butler to retrieve him. The deceased's body was sent to Butler for funeral and burial services.
Elyria’s young driver, a three year resident, won the Cleveland championship in a field of 170. He becomes the first Elyrian to win at Cleveland and to represent Elyria in the Ale Americana. Bobby Nickoli previously won in 1961 but was ineligible for Akron. Prizes total 30000 with a 3750 college scholarship. competition included heats with Larry Appleton and Paul Buenstro and weigh in at Derby Downs.
The Maryland medical examiner questioned at a new trial contends earlier testimony by a prosecution witness would have changed the verdict. He argued Ratterman’s pupils and eyes would have differed, affecting the case. The six men faced possible federal court action after a hung jury in the original trial.
The Atomic Energy Commission selects Burns and Roe to study feasibility of powering a seawater desalting plant near Key West Florida with atomic energy. Interior Department funds parallel study for a combined thermal electric and desalting plant. If feasible and approved by Congress, the world’s first commercial desalination plant could produce six to eight million gallons of non-brackish water daily, with electric power as a byproduct, but cost estimates and logistics remain uncertain.
Ninth District Court of Appeals cites faulty journal entry by Judge Pincura in Loren County case. Appeal of Oberlin fair housing ordinance on constitutionality halted pending corrected transcript. new entry planned by solicitor Lawrence Severs. Case could go to U S Supreme Court. enforcement remains tied pending final ruling.
Auctioneer Bob Ledyard promotes a fresh cargo of antiques from the Hampton estate joining about 500 items still to cross the block. The truck includes Louis XVI chairs and a tulip wood commode valued around 25 000, with other notable items such as polychrome Delft vases and a 39 000 Italian painting. Local dealers gather in Randolph Assembly Hall as bidding starts and some attendees discuss timing for the sale scheduled today and tomorrow.
Dr. Fisher explains wild dogs may be protected and cannot be assumed rabid. Do not shoot the head. brain tests require intact tissue. Report animal bites to local health department and consider Pasteur treatment if the biting animal is destroyed or escaped. If animals could be observed for 10 days, treatments might be unnecessary.
Elyria Mayor Charles Nee s was admitted to Memorial Hospital for further tests as part of a routine checkup. He arrived Saturday with an expected discharge Monday evening but doctors ordered additional tests. Safety Service Director Joseph Cowden said Nee s expects to be released soon.
Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz told a congressional committee he wants to bar terms he calls loaded from labor management talks. He cited phrases like compulsory arbitration right to work goon case breaker and Weatherhoodling as examples of loaded language.
A six inch water line break on Hall Road disrupted Elyria's water system. Crews responded around 3 p.m. and completed repairs before dark, with staff reporting the incident later.
In Elyria a swearing-in ceremony welcomed three new patrolmen. Attending were Mayor McHenry and officials including Safety Service Chief Maurice Flood. Patrolman Clayton Phillips, 6, and Larry W. Ruble, 1, are noted as new hires with Phillips a Navy veteran and McHenry described as father of two.
A field test of an electronic device to speed air mail handling began in Dayton, scanning luminescent ink stamps to sort mail faster. Elyria Postmaster Lotko said no timetable for wider rollout or sales details. Dayton area stamps go on sale today but are not yet available. The system, developed by National Cash Register and built by Pitney Bowes, aims to reduce airmail backlog and speed transfer to planes.
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