Locomotives cloaked in plastic cocoons at fair
At the Schenectady New York fair site Alco Products Inc introduces plastic cocoons to ship 118 ton locomotives overseas, protecting them from wind salt and water during voyages from New York to Greece. Center officials report a busy day with first aid handled for various incidents including a mosquito bite a lacerated toe and a hot fudge spill. The Tower Slide attraction proves popular as fairgoers race down and some end with minor burns or brush abrasions. County fair atmosphere remains hectic with occasional mishaps expected.
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Schenectady
N.Y
Wellington
Grandstand
New York
Greece
Lee Ross
Fair Board
Oberlin
Foreigner amazed at Fair in Wellington
A visiting European observer at the Lorain County Fair in Wellington expressed awe as the Lorain County 4H Band played the national anthem and other airs. The crowd stood for the flag as the visitor reflected on America’s effort and unity.
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Wellington
Sur- Lorain County
Prise
Wonder
Amerstrong
Fred Eppley
Major
Europe
Burij
Ope
Inj
America
Young voters twist to vote at Lorain GOP event
In Wellington Lorain County a GOP midway rally drew crowds for two twist contests featuring Elyria high school band The Jesters. First prize went to Joan Botavier and Jim Gersbach er with Denise Basquin, six or seven, in second.
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Wellington
Lorain County
GOP
Te Jesters
Elyria
Joan Botavier
Jim Gersbacher
Denise Basquin
Motorist indicted in car death
SANDUSKY Frank L. Tinker, 42 Garfield Heights, driver of an automobile which allegedly killed Maryanne Cline in Huron on June 26, was indicted by the Erie County Grasp Jury on a charge of traffic manslaughter. He had pleaded innocent in Erie County Court and was freed on $2,000 bond. Police said he fell asleep at the wheel as his eastbound car left the road. Maryanne Cline was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Cline who had moved to Huron two weeks before the accident.
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Sandusky
Frank L. Tinker
Garfield Heights
Maryanne Cline
Huron
Erie County Gras
Tinker
Erie County
L. P. Wargle
Robert Cline
Cleveland Rd
Japan to Teach India Processing Center in Bangalore
Japan and India plan to establish a marine product processing center at Bangalore Mysore to train Indians. Lectures and labs will be provided. Japan will send seven technicians on three year contracts at a cost of 270000 dollars and will spend 139000 dollars to equip the center.
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Bangalore
India
Japan
Mysore
Technicans
European autos face the truth in UPI report
In New York UPI reports Europe’s Common Market auto industry at a moment of truth as noted by Hive and American Machinist. Declining U S sales, limited 1961 production capacity, and tougher competition press European manufacturers toward cost doubts and strategic shifts.
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New York
UPI
Europe
United
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