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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1962

Page

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Donovan heads back for prisoner deal finale

MIAMI UP I reports Pan American Airways flight carrying attorney James Donovan returning to Havana to finish talks with Fidel Castro on freeing 1113 Bay of Pigs prisoners. Donovan dodged reporters, met Cuban families, and a government analysis on medicine contributions backed by Red Cross was cited. Sources said release could come soon, with Castro initially demanding cash of 62 million.

Miami UPI Pan American Airways James B. Donovan Havana Fidel Castro Donovan Miami ‘International Castro Ing Red Cross Don ‘Ovan Washington U.S Cuba

Skybolt row extends Western defense talks to Friday

At Nassau UPI the Kennedy Macmillan summit lengthened talks into Friday as they reassess Western defense posture. Britain presses Skybolt options while Congo tension weighs on conclusions. McNamara and Thorneycroft to deliver policy papers outlining U.S. and U.K. views.

Nassau UPI Kennedy Harold Macmillan White House Pierre Salinger Britain Macmillan Roberts McNamara Peter Thorneycroft U.S Skybolt

Katangese pupils attack U.S. consulate in Elisabethville

About 200 Katanga university students mobbed the U.S. consulate in Elisabethville hurling stones and setting a shed on fire. Police were outnumbered, windows smashed, three officials hid inside, and the flag torn down. No injuries were reported as demonstrators regrouped and marched away.

Elisabethville Katanga UPD United States Elisabethville University Kennedy Hiroshima John Dean U. S

Dead man's former girl friend freed

Lorain police released Dorothy Epperson once questioned in the murder of Enrique Kiki Rios. Rios was found dead in his car in a snowbank on Ada Avenue after being shot in the temple with a .22 caliber bullet. Parrafin tests were inconclusive and blood alcohol was present but not at prohibited levels. The former girlfriend was cleared after a lie detector test, with no new leads emerging.

Lorain Dorothy Epperson Broadway Enrique Kiki) Rios Rios Ada Ave Maurice Mumford Mumford Paul J. Kopsch Kosch

Russians Prepare New Inkling to Infiltrate Congo

Washington reports that the Soviet Union, rebuffed in 1960, is again waiting to infiltrate the Congo with military and economic groups. It is also said to be backing behind the scenes efforts to topple central Congo Premier Cyrille Adoula, potentially creating a power vacuum.

Washington UPI Soviet Union Whis Congo Central Congo Cyrille Adoula

Weather update for Northeastern Ohio today

Cloudy and windy with colder air and occasional snow flurries. Temperatures fall into the 20s by afternoon and to 14 to 20 by Friday morning. Frigid, lighter snowfall expected Friday. Wednesday temperatures ranged 31 to 5 with no precipitation in the last 24 hours.

Ohio

Congo Crisis and Soviet Moves Stir U.S. Watch

Reports from Washington describe Soviet ambassador activity in Leopoldville and hints of military aid as Congo politics polarizes around Adoula and Katanga factions. Analysts see no immediate intervention but fear renewed Soviet influence as U.N. forces and Western aid shift regional dynamics. The narrative recalls Lumumba era, Gizenga efforts, and Stanleyevile’s collapse amid shifting recognition of Congo leadership. UN and U.S. support are cited as pivotal in stabilizing Adoula’s government while countering secessionist pressures.

Congo Leopoldville Adoula Washington Stanlewville Antoine Gizenga Gizenga Kennedy A.S toiShe Tol

Abandoned baby mother found after investigation

Police traced the infant abandonment to a 30 year old woman who said the child was her fourth out of wedlock. The baby, a Negro, is in an incubator at Elyria Memorial Hospital in good condition as welfare officials review the case for possible charges.

William Larkins Fuller Rd South Side Kenneth Martin Joseph Ikristoff Larkins Lorain

Route 254 Decision Roils Amherst Residents

Reaction in Amherst to the state decision on Route 254 grows as supporters vow louder advocacy. The text mentions a scheduled trial date involving two South Amherst women, Dee, tied to gunfire incidents, with details on the first page third section.

Amherst South Amherst

Earrings pierced while you wait at Bath Fagen jewelry

A Bath jewelry shop advertise ear piercing on site with the promise ears pierced while you wait. The brief notice highlights quick service and convenience for customers seeking immediate ear piercings.

Fagen

Ram's head tale ends in museum and Ohio freight mixup

A pink ancient ram's head found among crates at Ford Motor Co Lorain plant sparked excitement until the crate was traced to owner New York dealer. The head, valued from 3,000 to 65,000 by rumor, was held at the airport and later delivered to the Cleveland Art Museum for safekeeping until arrival of the owner.

Ford Motor Co A. B. Burns Lorain Cleveland Hopkins Cleveland Museum of Art New York Cleveland Ford Ohio Iis l Clifford Bogucki al White Air Express Art Museum White

Reds and Two More in Spy Case

Soviet Red Star reports the arrest of officer Popov and West German Mansfeld in a growing espionage case bringing total suspects to nine. It links Popov toPentagon spying on rocket troop locations and East Germany troop details. Wynne case widens as his wife reveals contact details from Moscow visit.

Moscow UPI Red Star Today U.S Red Star Popov Pentagon Mansfeld East Germany London Greville Wynne Wynne Russia Sheila Wynne Lubyanka QO. V. Penkovsky U. S Penkovsky Soviet Union

Cleveland drivers strike again after walkout at two papers

Officials of the Cleveland Press and the Plain Dealer said Teamsters Local 473 members walked off their jobs and set up picket lines. A Guild spokesman reported the strike began November 2 in a surprise move.

Cleveland UPI Cleveland Press and the Plain Dealer Teamsters Local 473 Cleveland Newspaper Guild Teamsters

Gen Norstad Awarded France's Grand Cross of Legion of Honor

Paris reports UPI that U S Air Force Gen Lauris Norstad received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor in a ceremony. The award, France’s highest for a foreigner, was presented as he winds down retirement plans for January 2 while serving as supreme Allied commander in Europe. President Charles de Gaulle fixed the medal to Norstad's chest in the event.

Paris UPI U. S Lauris Norstad France Europe Charles de Gaulle Norstad

U S rockets edge toward space in year end tests

US missile program reports major tests as two new rockets fly 5000 miles in a near perfect run. Nike Zeus and Polaris tests add to broader ICBM deployment with Atlas missiles becoming combat ready. Titan 2 marks a record showing, with 54 units planned for underground silos by late 1963 contingent on success.

Alvin 8. Webb Jr Cape Canaveral UPI America United States Air Force Plattsburgh N. Y U. S United Press International John Marshall Jaromse

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