Mystery shadows train death of couple in Ohio crossing
Lorain County sheriff's deputy John Pesti investigated the fatal collision between a car and a New York Central mail train near Wellington. The Indianapolis pair, Mr. and Mrs. Betts, were killed as their vehicle was struck at a crossing, with no clear reason for their path. Traffic deaths in Lorain County reach 36 for the year, higher than last year’s pace and trailing 1956 figures.
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Wellington
Lorain County
John Pesti
Betts
Moonlet Syncom-3 Held In Stationary Orbit Over Pacific
Syncom-3, America’s new satellite, sits at 22 300 miles altitude in a potential stationary orbit above the Pacific. NASA officials report the craft is aligned for an equatorial match with Earth and plan minor gas-jet adjustments over 10 days to relay Olympic broadcasts from Japan.
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Cape Kennedy
NASA
Earth
Japan
United States
Terrible language shocks Brooklyn household over satellite chatter
A New York family in Brooklyn endured three days of late night calls about the Syncom-3 satellite after newspapers reported Smithsonian information lines. Callers mistook Evergreen 1-5050 in Brooklyn for Washington 381 5050 and used harsh language when told the number was local.
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Brooklyn
Schlossers
Syncom
New York
Washington
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Institute
Schlosser
Smithsonian
Evergreen
Ford Rd dump gate seen revolving amid closure reports
Elyria officials and Mayor Fred B. Sanford watched as the Ford Rd dump gate opened and closed amid disputes with operator Jack Joseph. A verbal agreement led to padlocking and removal of garbage to the city landfill with orders to stop burning.
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Elyria Health Department
Fred B. Sanford
Safety Service
Jack M. Birchhill
Jack Joseph
Joseph
Olympic flame lit on Mount Olympus by King Constantine
The Olympic flame was lit on Mount Olympus and handed to King Constantine of Greece marking the official start of celebration ceremonies. The event, reported from Olympia, underscores Greece’s pivotal role in Olympic tradition and heritage.
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Olympia
Greece
UPI
Mount Olympus
Constantine
Elyria Police Deploy New Portable Radar Unit
The city will put the new portable radar device into operation Monday. Safety Service Director Jack Birchhill reports the unit replaces an older, unused model. It runs off a car cigarette lighter, resembles a spotlight, and cost about $900.
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Elyria
Safety Service
Jack M. Birchhill
Lorain County Fair schedule full of events and shows
Lorain County Fair features a packed slate across multiple days. Highlights include 4H and junior fair judging, saddle horse shows by Ohio Western Saddle Club Association, horse and tractor pulls, pony and harness racing, style revues, demonstrations, a Mayors contest, a grand parade, and evening fireworks.
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Ohio Western Saddle Club Association
Lorain
Ayrshires
Jersey
Guernsey
Harmonaires
Elyria
Lorain County
Rotroff
Rotroff Auto Thrill Show
23 seized in Lorain vice raid
Eighteen men and five women were held on disorderly conduct charges after an early morning raid on East 28th Street. The raid identified 1642 East 28th St as a known gambling and prostitution house. Alice Batiste faces an added charge of keeping in place for gambling. Police described card and dice games observed through a window and noted the group was laughing during the raid.
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Lorain
East 28Th Street
East 28Th St
John F. Kochan
Alice Batiste
Kochan
Michael Bulzami
Robert Reed
John Dennis
Oscar Price
James Gettys
William Heider
Bobby Joe McGraw
Sarah Brown
Ventura youths visit Elyria on cross country trip
A group of 33 Ventura California boys and girls stopped in Elyria during their cross country journey from Pine Valley Camp California. They ate hot dogs at Daniel Davies's home and then stayed overnight at Elyria YWCA and YMCA before continuing west. Davies, son of Dr. and Mrs. Alan Davies, has a history with the local YMCA programs and will study marine biology at the University of Miami.
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Calif
Elyria
Ymca-Ywca
Pine Valley
California
Daniel Davies
Alan Davies
Whitman Blvd
Elyria City
Columbia Station
Davies
University of Miami
Coral Gables
Fla
State grants awarded to Lorain County Community College
The Ohio Board of Control allocated two grants totaling 150 000 to Lorain County Community College. A 120 000 one year operating grant based on 200 per student for an estimated 600 students will be paid in a lump sum, with future year payments similar to state foundation grants. A 30 000 initial grant from a 1 000 000 bond issue under Senate Bill 370 funds site and master architectural planning for buildings.
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Lorain County
Goldwater to Visit New York for Business Talks
Publican presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater plans a Monday trip to New York to meet with representatives of the press, industry, banking and commerce sectors.
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Goldwater
Washington
UPI
Publican
Barry M. Goldwater
New York
Ttdus
Ltry
Banking and Commerce
Lucky the brown terrier hurt on Rt 57 seeks a home
A six month old brown terrier with a broken hind leg was hit on Rt 57 near Lorain Blvd and left on the road. A girl rescued the pup and a veterinarian treated the break with splints and a wire frame. The Lorain County Animal Protective League hopes to find Lucky's owners or an adoptive home. the league will cover hospital costs. Contact League president Alfred Lux at 1903 Oberlin Rd if interested.
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Rt. 57
Lorain Blvd
Lorain County Animal Protective League
League
Tacky
Alfred Lux
Oberlin Rd
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