01 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1966
Page
1
Dairy spokesmen and Lawson Milk Co announce a 10 cent per gallon milk hike effective today with some shops noting it now. Bread prices follow with one to two cent increases per loaf and specific items at Kroger and Vanery brands rising to 43 cents for two one pound loaves.
Mayor Leonard P. Reichlin asks Elyria City Council to review long delayed assessments amid protests by more than 100 property owners. He moved to pause a Woodland Ave storm sewer trunk line billing after construction in 1961 and alleged past administrations failed to record or implement charges.
Harshaw Chemical Co and Kewanee Oil Co plan a merger to form a combined entity with Harshaw shareholders receiving preferred stock and potential conversion into Kewanee common. The deal centers on stock exchange valued around 50 million dollars and expands Harshaw's footprint across multiple states and international operations.
A Midway Mall feature and Elyria milestone lead a farm section rundown. Readers see agricultural notes from 4-H activities to the Wool Act discussion, with census figures, fair openings, stock and produce items, and a court calendar.
A humorous clash unfolds as parents refuse to let kids pat their feet while dealing with children who tease or mock them. The lighthearted dispute centers on playful boundaries and parental patience in a busy home.
New York stocks fell sharply in early trading as airline shares led declines. The market weakness spread to most sectors and marked the worst drop since last Monday's steep fall tied to Kennedy assassination era comparisons.
Elyria Fire Chief Lyle C. Scott cautions residents about a fake "fire department inspector" operating in the city. He notes complaints about an individual posing as a fire inspector and asking homeowners about valuables, wiring, and house occupancy. Scott says the fire department is authorized to conduct home inspections and urges vigilance.
Washington leaders press for a swift settlement to the airline dispute as strikes threaten amid calls for a national labor law. P. L. Roy Siemiller warns of immediate wage and benefit actions while Congress debates forced settlement and rapid return to work. A special House subcommittee will review further steps after a nonformal hearing.
U S bombers struck an enemy base about 25 miles northwest of Saigon, uncovering a large cache of arms. Ground troops of the 25th Division swept the area, found 90 000 rounds of ammunition mines and submachine guns, and reported light casualties without enemy bodies.
Washington weighs a double barbed wire barrier along the 17th parallel to cut routes between North and South Vietnam. Laos consent and logistics loom, as Ho Chi Minh forces cross the DMZ signaling new military and engineering study since 1956.
Lt. Col. Yakubi Gowon, 32, army chief of staff, announces he heads a new regime after overthrowing Maj. Gen. Aguiyi Komsi. Ironsi and western region governor Fayuyi reportedly kidnapped. Loyalist Ogundipe involved in negotiations with southern Christians amid mutiny led by Hausa officers.
Miss Hattie Selover, 71, a retired Oberlin and Shaker Heights teacher, died after a bicycle collision on Route 58 near Oberlin. The incident left her in critical condition for hours before death at Allen Memorial Hospital. Russell Davis, 30, of Lorain, was cited for driving under suspension.
Mild conditions with mostly sunny skies and a high near 93. Nighttime temperatures fall to about 62 by 7 pm after a cool morning reading of 36 at 6 am.
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