Wide storm sweep drenches region with heavy rains
Thunderstorms soaked a broad area from north central Texas to eastern New York with over four inches near Little Rock causing floods. Bergstrom AFB Texas and Nashville Tennessee recorded over two inches. No injuries reported as weather shifts eastward this morning.
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Texas
Ohio
Tennessee
New York
Little Rock
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Tex
Washington
Nashville
Tenn
Tucson
Ariz
Thomas' Dilemma as City Manager Reviewed in Oberlin
Acting City Manager Robert Thomas who also serves on the council announced a resignation after last week's meeting amid conflict over northeast sewer district protests. The council moved to speed selection of a full time manager after Edward C. Smith’s May 21 resignation, while Thomas faced frustration over dual roles and a lack of long term direction for growth.
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Oberlin
Robert Thomas
Thomas
Council
Edward C. Smith
Oberlin Council OKs City Property Appraisal Proposal
Oberlin City Council authorized Lloyd Thomas Co. to inspect city holdings and submit a written appraisal proposal at no cost to the city. Sterling R. Barlow cited growth in property value from 797000 in 1949 to about 24 million in 1962 and suggested the appraisal would aid quicker settlements with insurers. He estimated a ballpark cost of 6500.
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Oberlin
Lloyd Thomas Co
Cleveland
Barlow
Oberlin council rejects staffing revision bid
Oberlin rejects Richard J. Larson’s request to hire a new sewer plant superintendent to support the design of a proposed new plant. He cited needed skills and two good candidates, with pay proposed at 9300 to 11500, but the council said the city cannot afford another position now, leaving staffing insufficient with one man borrowed from the Street Department.
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Oberlin
Richard J. Larson
Department of Public Works
Larson
Avon Lake council candidate Wakefield files to seek re election
Avon Lake council member Wakefield 53 filed petitions to run again for council. Appointed in 1968 to fill a term, he was elected at large in 1969 and serves on public service and pollution committees. A Chicago native, he lives at 378 Center Rd with wife Betty and has four children and three grandchildren.
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Avon Lake
Howard J. Wakefield
Lorain County
Wakefield
Noel Ig
Chicago
University of Iowa
U.S. Army
American Legion Post
Cincinnati Chemical Company
Center Rd
Betty
Jack
California
Neil K. Sullivan
Richard
Ohio State University
Dennis
Kent State University
Mary
Avon Lake High School
Rainy start to Medina County Fair unfolds despite showers
Rain battered the Smith Road Fair grounds on setup day as the 26th annual Medina County Fair opened. Exhibits were being brought in and horses prepared, with fairgoers undeterred and spirits high despite the damp weather.
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Medina County
Medina
Smith Road
Fair Board
Fairgrounds
Elyria Man Bound to Grand Jury on Larceny Charge
An Elyria man, Danny Davis, 21, of 651 Bell Ave., was bound over to the Lorain County grand jury on a grand larceny charge after waiving a prelim hearing. He pleaded innocent to stealing a portable television valued at $160 from the Zayre Department Store in Northgate Shopping Center on July 21 and was released after posting a $1,000 bond.
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Elyria
Lorain
Navy Avionics Technician School graduate honored
Navy Airman Robert C. Katkic son of Mr and Mrs Charles Katkic 3503 Walnut Ct Lorain was graduated from Avionics Technician A School at Memphis Naval Air Technical Training Center Millington Tenn The 20 week course covered basic electronics radar theory transmitters and digital computer theory Katkic is a graduate of Admiral King High School.
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Robert C. Katkic
Charles Katkic
Walnut Ct
Lorain
Memphis Naval Air Technical Training Center
Millington
Tenn
Katkic
Admiral King High School
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Milan
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Miami University
Cleveland Marshal College of Law
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Lorain County Bar Association
American Bar Association
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Achive
Elyrian
Harold Thoburn
Tomor
FFA
Zenith Sales
Lyman Radio & TV
Main ST. Oberlin
Pettiford’s
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