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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1961

Page

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Operation Chinese Wall discussed by Western allies on Berlin

Washington reports three years ago a defecting East German officer revealed an East German plan to seal off Berlin with a barbed wire barrier a cement fence and pali sades. The plan allegedly mirrored East German actions in 1958 and raised questions about Allied reactions and the occupation agreement.

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Ranger I satellite veered to earth orbit during Cape Canaveral launch

NASA reported the Ranger I satellite and Atlas Agena booster reached near earth orbit but the craft may not have followed its planned lunar trajectory. Telemetry indicated limited data while engineers analyze why injection failed and whether adjustments are possible.

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Swims Across Lake Michigan Feats Endurance Record

Ted Erikson a Chicago chemist and Armour Research and Development staffer becomes the first to swim Lake Michigan from Chicago to Michigan City. After 36 hours in the water he was pulled ashore at 8 30 pm and treated in a hospital in Michigan City. He planned further long distance swims, citing weather and detours but feeling in excellent shape.

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School board race update and fair coverage notes

Elyma veteran Pierre R. Smith withdraws from reelection bid. The section highlights fair offerings with Loram County Fair photos and store listings across pages 4 to 23 and pages 19 26 27 34 in the newspaper.

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Cleveland Firm Low Bidder On Sewage Plant

Cleveland firm Hunkin Conkey Co., the apparent low bidder at about 31 million dollars, submitted the general contract bid of 2,405,315 for the sewage treatment plant as bids reopened at noon. The bid excludes plumbing heating ventilation and electrical work. The low bid is about 10 500 tons lower than the next bid, which was rejected earlier when bids were fired on July 20.

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UAW Uses AMC Talks to Press for Concessions

In Detroit the United Auto Workers press AMC negotiations as a lever for wage and benefit gains. UAW leaders call offers inadequate, push for higher pay and fringe benefits, while AMC cites industry costs and proposes limited increases.

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Tunisia Presses Bizerte Issue In UN Session

United Nations officials report Tunisia presses the Bizerte matter at a special General Assembly session. Diplomats expect broad support for a resolution critical of France for actions in Tunisia, with NATO partners watching closely as votes are anticipated later in the week.

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Border U S Battle Group Moves Up Front Berlin Border

American British and French troops deployed along the East West Berlin border after East German travel restrictions, with a 1510 man US battle group and British and French units taking positions near Frederick Street and Brandenburger Gate.

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Finegan Fined for Tax Evasion in 1957 Case

William Finegan, executive secretary of the Cleveland Federation of Labor, pleaded guilty to defrauding the government of 32,391 dollars in 1957. He was fined 5,000 dollars in U.S. District Court.

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Tax Shift Shelved in Kennedy Tax Rerission Plan

The House Ways and Means Committee abandoned hope of completing work on President Kennedy's proposed tax revisions this session, delaying action until next year. The decision reflects stalled negotiations and uncertainty over broader fiscal policy.

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Weather outlook for Northeastern Ohio today

Mostly cloudy today with scattered afternoon showers and a high near 77. Tonight and Thursday remain cloudy with showers, occasional thunder, and cooler temperatures. Temperatures fluctuate from the lower to mid 60s, with a recent year-ago range similar to today.

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Mercury Capsule Nears Ready For Crewed Flight

NASA officials said the Mercury capsule with astronauts Alan Shepard Virgil Grissom and John Glenn remains on track for a crewed flight after successful unmanned tests. The plan foresees a launch aboard an Atlas booster from Cape Canaveral with a precise landing, while NASA evaluates sites for a later follow on moon mission and weighs state offers for possible launch or landing locations.

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