Four Cleveland firemen killed as plant blast rocks city
In Cleveland a massive explosion at Metallurgical Inc. plant killed four firemen including a veteran and new father Joseph G. Toolis, 43, who had just welcomed his fifth child. Eight others injured as firefighters fought the blaze and investigators planned to determine blast causes while the city faced a major tragedy.
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Cleveland
Joseph G. Toolis
Cleveland Fire Department
Child Tools
Metallurgical Inc
Toohs
Sstory
Ruddy
Mol
Tollis
John
Sec Petz
Charles G. Doehner
Ralph E. Simon
Department
Petz
Sen Acepating
Petz’ Son
Douglas
Central Plateau Area
Parma
Edward J Tuhagek
James W Michaels
Tuhacek
St John Hospital
Washington
House Banking Committee
Loram National Bank
Loram
Ohio
William M. Ruddy
Lorain captain leads bid to oust union president
Captain John W. Degan Jr. of Lorain, head of Local 14, launches a public fight against Patrick J. Culman Jr. of Chicago as dissidents claim illegal officer actions and coerced votes. Degan reports broad support and seeks help from labor agencies and the public in a three way challenge across the Great Lakes union network.
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Great Lakes
John W. Degan Jr
Maine Ave
Lorain
Degan
Patrick J. Culman Jr
Chicago
Union
Grand Lodge
ILA
Culman
U.S. Department of Labor
National Labor Relations Board
House begins hearings on airline strike amid election year tensions
The Commerce Committee opens hearings with Sec William Wirtz top airline negotiator Curtin and machinists rep Ramsey to probe a 90 day back to work measure. Chairman Harley Staggers aims to decide on the Senate passed strike stopping bill by next week as House weighs action.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
House
Marathon Airlines
Senate
Commerce Committee
Secretary of Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
William J. Curtin
Med ima County Fair and Local Board News Highlight
Medina County Fair results feature Fenstermaker girls from Hemerville winning cattle prizes. Rhodes to award trophies after the Heres Bee Stakes. Spencer Board of Public Affairs member resigns. Columbia BOE fills two teaching vacancies. Outdoor page notes wind impacting Lake Erie walleye.
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Medina County Fair
Hemerville
Reyatts Court
Get. Rhodes
Spencer Board of Public Affairs
Columbia Local Board of Education
Lake Erie
Steel unity unnerves LBJ over price stability
Washington post report notes steel industry unity and possible price increases that could test Johnson's resolve to hold prices. It cites industry and White House tensions as unions and manufacturers weigh the impact on inflation and consumer goods. Negotiations and strikes shape the timing of any rolls back or hikes.
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Feland Steel
Bill D. Moyers
White
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Washington Post
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Post
White House
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Inflation hits Elyria coffee prices as nickel cups spread
Elyria diners report coffee prices rising with a uniform 15 cent minimum looming citywide. The Colony and Hazel's Restaurant have kept or raised to 15 cents, while Cream costs push up margins. Blue & White Diner and the Coffee Shop still offer dime cups.
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Elyria
Java
Hazel
Cleveland
Phil Venturella
Colony
Blue & White
East Ave
Robinson Ridg
Hazel’s Restaurant
Unclear cryptic note on behavior and gossip
Fragmentary line suggests a judgment about good behavior arising from awareness of a neighbor's gossip. No clear people places or events identified.
Mao unveils plan to mold a new Chinese worker peasant
The article reports Mao Zedong's directive to fuse peasant and worker roles into a militarily trained, politically aware class. The plan aims to prevent capitalism, strengthen the proletarian dictatorship, and spread reforms across city and countryside while triggering internal purges in the party and army.
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Mao
China
Red China
Bids Open Sept 1 For Elyria Public Library Project
Construction bids for the $4.5 million Elyria Public Library building will be opened September 1 with Librarian Donald Sager indicating bids align with estimates. If approved, groundbreaking occurs soon and the library at 324 Washington will be ready by late summer or early fall 1967. Donations including a $279,000 pledge and $173,000 from a "Library Day" drive by Kiwanis Rotary and Lives groups aim to exceed the $500,000 construction target, with gifts earmarked for books and fixtures.
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Elyria Public
Kiwanis
Rotary Club
Lives
Weather update shows sunny, warmer with midweek highs
The forecast notes sunny skies with a high near 87 and a low around 54. Yesterday was mostly sunny with light south winds and little temperature change. The day reached a high of 73 at 4 PM and a low of 61 at 6 AM. Details on page 18.
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By Robert Tuckman
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Don Miller
International Longshoremen’s Association
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Ltppaa
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
Tura
Lorain Bank
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Mosher
Cleveland Arena
Joseph R. Coyne
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