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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1966
Page
9
Frontier Week continues with nightly events in Amherst. Tonight at 7 30 p m a 90 minute pro show at Memorial Field with comedy singing and dance may move to Central High School gym if rain. Sam the Chimp performs at 7 30 and 9 30 p m. through the week.
United Auto Workers Local 425 representing about 4700 Lorain Ford Plant workers voted 60 to oppose the city income tax under study by Ely council. Union president Sam Carr cited loopholes and revenue use concerns while Mayor Mathna called for open meetings and balanced discussion of the measure.
Six Elvira youths plus one adult were nabbed after an all-night beer bash that damaged property and tore signs and telephone lines. Laurence A. Ternes, 18, charged with malicious destruction and contributing to the delinquency of minors, held after officers traced the chase from Hikliard and Abbe roads to a Sugar Ridge pond where beer and bottles were found.
Walter G Nord of Oberlin founder of US Automatic Corp received the first Frontier Week honorary plaque at Memorial Field. The Amherst Chamber of Commerce and Frontier Week committee awarded him for civic deeds and public service. Presentation was made by Joseph Husar, Wayne Garland, and Mayor Marvin Davis. Nord and his wife attended the event.
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge LeRoy F. Kelly continued the abortion trial of Elyria chiropractor Dr Horace E Abbe to August 25 at 9 am after defense plans to file briefs on an amended indictment. Prosecutors amended the grand jury indictment to include more instruments alleged used in the illegal abortion of a year-old Avon Lake divorcee. This is the second continuance. original date was June 3.
East Los Angeles authorities report singer Joseph Gilvert III died in a Saturday auto crash. Funeral services were being arranged as UPI notes the event.
Samuel Sepulveda burned his apartment after a family spat and killed his four daughters Alma 1 Iris 22 Sonia 4 and Helen 2 before slashing his wife Iris and himself. A bystander and neighbors described a violent scene as flames spread and police found the horrendous aftermath.
The Agriculture Department suggested the United States may have to ration wheat for foreign aid recipients as domestic supplies shrink. Exports could drop by as much as 150 million bushels this year, with reserves for 1967 and beyond likely below acceptable levels. The government Okayed a 15 percent rise in 1967 crop plantings and weighs further increases. Some reliant countries may require grain subsidies like corn and barley.
Edward W. Kuhn of Memphis said the American Bar Association must provide authoritative guidance on human rights and responsibilities. He warned that Americans, especially the young, seek freedom but shirk responsibility during his prepared welcoming address at the convention in Montreal.
Hundreds greet the Oberlin High School band as it returns from Chicago where it played at Soldier Field during a Packers game. James Billingsley led the group to a standing ovation, with a citywide welcome by the Worcester farm and high school crowds. A city meeting later discusses limiting future out of town band appearances.
Delmer W. Smith, division manager at Al, announces Russ Davies of Elyria and the Fluker family are among three Columbia Gas of Ohio nominees. Davies is slated as Special Representative for District No. 2, with the Hall of Flame selection based on gas industry contributions rather than sex, color, or creed.
Lorain County commissioners announced plans to include Lorain County in the federal food stamp program this fall. Welfare recipients would receive food stamps redeemable at designated stores, replacing surplus foods distribution and boosting local merchants. Maximum aid is set at 200 dollars monthly.
Lorain County plans a 10 boy foster home for ages 14 to 18 to be led by John Bazley with a small staff. Thomas H. Peters of Pilot Youth Project says the home aims to reintegrate youths from state institutions to normal life and ease overcrowding. Opening target mid August with Bazley coordinating and a cook plus two part time workers.
Gov James A Rhodes greeted fair visitors at Medina County Fair where an 11 year old asked who he was as photographers captured the moment. Rhodes altered a schedule to present Honey Bee Stakes trophies, skipping Akron Soap Box Derby and delaying many attendees who expected his appearance at 5 p.m.
A fine turnout marked the Medina County five day event with crowds estimated at 171 for the period, far surpassing a previous high of 65,000. Officials praised excellent weather, noting sun dominated the week while rain stayed away, a rare stroke for Medina County fairs.
Peace Corps Director Jack Vaughn announced that 100 to 200 volunteers from other countries will come to the United States over the next year as a reverse Peace Corps. He spoke in Dayton en route to Antioch College Yellow Springs where he planned a visit to an advanced training center for Pace Corps volunteers. Vaughn said more than 1,400 requests were received for the reverse corpsmen from Ethiopia Israel Greece Turkey and about a half dozen Latin American countries.
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