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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1962
Page
1
A pastor’s controversial “heathenish” Christmas custom provoked anger in the congregation and sparked resident outrage. The piece notes traditions surrounding Christmas and reports on how such practices are viewed locally, signaling broader debate on festive customs.
The Dividend Pages invite readers to curl up with good reading on pages 28 and 29. Circling the Square explains cheerful topics while Scene About Town notes a man’s irritation. Books on Parade highlights additional enjoyable reviews and selections.
For space magic and man’s reach to the stars, power is needed. The article highlights the role of Lorain County residents in space fuels and explains the power sources and contributions driving space exploration.
Lorain County reports 11 deer harvested by local hunters this season. The notice appears on page 22 with a photo. Harshaw Chemical Co. sales edge toward a record is highlighted on the first page in the third section.
Paris report notes U S and Atlantic allies vow to respond to any hostile action while seeking negotiations with Russia. Alliance pledges to increase NATO conventional force effectiveness and balanced nuclear and conventional forces, stressing unity and vigilance, but disputes linger over Skybolt and French independent nuclear plans.
In dense fog a Flying Tiger Constellation freighter struck rooftops, igniting a blaze that razed a dozen buildings. Nine bodies were recovered, including four women and all four crew members aboard the Super H Constellation en route from Chicago to Lockheed Air Terminal. Police and fire units combed debris and surveyed homes to confirm no additional victims.
Pravda charged three embassy staffers with working for a British American spy ring after the expulsion of two earlier employees. Alexis Davison Robert German and Hugh Montgomery denied the accusations. The case followed expulsions and prior denials from the embassy.
NASA reports Mariner 2 passed Venus at about 21 000 miles at 2 59 pm EST Friday after a 109 day voyage from Aug 27. The spacecraft sent back large data to determine Venus temperature atmosphere and possible water presence while awaiting analysis by Earth scientists.
In Birmingham Alabama a dynamite style bomb tossed from a moving car damaged Bethel Baptist Church and adjacent homes. Two children were injured including Rene Reddis seven months old, and Marilyn Matthews eight, who were among locals at the Nativity play rehearsal. Police used dogs to disperse a crowd of onlookers before releasing them. The church, already targeted thrice in three years, suffered extensive damage including a crater in front of the Reddis home.
Moscow reports that Russia and Austria signed a trade agreement for 1963. Official sources say the pact will boost bilateral trade by about 10 percent over 1982 levels.
President Kennedy pushes a broad tax reduction plan despite congressional hurdles. He argues rates are too high while revenues are too low, urging an across the board cut early next year to lift purchasing power, spur production and curb unemployment, even as deficits loom. The message follows leaks on Mills concerns and clashes over offsetting spending. Local weather notes follow with light snow in Northeastern Ohio, temps 24 to 30, turning to scattered flurries tonight.
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