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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1966
Page
1
Avon Lake considers a twenty percent increase in the water rate as talks continue, with details on page fifteen.
A three judge federal court overturned a restraining order blocking House Committee hearings on anti Viet Nam demonstrations. The court found no irreparable damage and set the hearing to proceed, while police and security remained tight around the House office building.
Police report three London officers killed near Wormwood Scrubs Prison, with two suspects and a third man sought in a major manhunt. Scotland Yard described the pair as armed and dangerous, while a witness said the car used reached high speeds before the crime. Authorities appeal for information as investigations continue.
An amused boss asks Miss Clark if she will quit or is simply trying to brighten his day with a remark. The lighthearted moment captures office banter as the employee contemplates her next move.
Airlines Northwest Trans World United Eastern National reach tentative pact to end a week six strike by 35 400 machinists. If ratified by Friday the waiver may allow resumed flights this weekend. The contract includes a one dollar hourly raise over three years and a cost of living escalator. Aimed to end five major airline shutdowns union leaders say it is the best negotiation outcome to date.
The Oberlin FAA Air Route Traffic Control Center reports a 31 percent drop in airline flights due to a nationwide strike. En route traffic is down from about 90 000 planes a month to 70 000, offset partly by a 40 percent rise in charter and private craft. The center covers 150 000 square miles including Syracuse Columbus Goshen and the Canadian border with 490 staff.
Blue skies give way to thundershowers this morning with partial afternoon cloudiness. Highs near 75. Clearing and cooler tonight with lows around 60. Fair and mild Wednesday. High 81 at 2 28 PM yesterday. low 67 at 6 3 AM today. Pollen counts Elyria 22 Lovain 7.
U S Navy Skyhawks bombing a North Vietnamese supply train 20 miles northeast of Thanh Hoa dodged 20 millimeter cannon fire from MIG 17 jets. The fliers aborted their mission after the engagement, according to U S spokesmen.
Rendell Davis an Elyria tax consultant was hired as acting executive director of the Loran County Economic Opportunity Committee on a part time basis. Davis succeeds Jerry Walker and will be paid 200 for 40 hours. The move follows a meeting where a quorum was present and Davis was approved after consideration of five candidates.
In Washington, Senators Russell and Saltonstall push an amendment to authorize calling up Reserve troops for up to 18 months. The move accompanies the $58 billion defense appropriations bill as President Johnson would gain authority without a general emergency declaration. The clash centers on ensuring reservists can be mobilized for Vietnam era service while avoiding broad recalls.
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