Floods Ravage Northern California Prompting Emergency
A vast California region from San Francisco to the Oregon line faced floods with heavy rain and wind. Coast Guard reports low loss of life with unconfirmed tallies up to 55 drownings, while three deaths are confirmed and many residents leave homes. Traffic Sergeant Cordrey assigns red pins to fatal and pedestrian incidents to map the crisis.
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Drivers OK Bus Runs Until Dec 30
Elyria Transit Co confirms continued bus service at least until Friday, December 30 after a city hall meeting with a bus-saving committee led by Mayor J. Grant Keys and talks with employees. The report also describes the Humboldt County flood disaster with Weott residents evacuated to Eureka and deaths reported along the Eel River.
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Eureka
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Tacoma
Wash
Washington
Cascade Mountains
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Easton
New Buildings Add Millions In Values Across Lorain County
County figures show 2 713 new units in commercial buildings and 20 townships, totaling billions in valuation. Avon Lake leads growth with 356 units valued at 985 740, Avon 263 units 811 260, Elyria 1 015 units 2 805 440, and Ridgeville 413 units 692 430.
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Amherst
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White Christmas Predicted for Northeastern Ohio
The weather bureau says only the extreme northeastern sector may see a white Christmas due to a two to eight inch snow cover likely melting amid a warming trend. The forecast calls for highs of 35 to 42 degrees and continued cold snap in the north with possible precipitation weekend into midweek.
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Barriers Lifted Between Jerusalem Sectors for Pilgrims
Christian pilgrims began crossing the Mandebaum gate as Israel and Jordan lifted barriers between their sectors. Jewish police noted most Christmas travelers will reach Christendom’s holiest shrines despite tensions in Jordan. Barriers stay down until sunset for the Sabbath.
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Baby dies in crash on Ohio Turnpike near Fremont
Laura Beth Traeger one month old died from a broken neck after a two-vehicle crash on the Ohio Turnpike eight miles west of the Fremont-Port Clinton Interchange. Parents Richard and Carol Traeger of Sheffield Lake were injured along with hitchhiker Paul Kircos and truck driver Hartmuth Arlie was unhurt.
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Weather Outlook for Northwestern and Northeastern Ohio
Cloudy with little temperature change today and tonight. High near 41 A.M. low 32 to 38. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies with a wind shift and a broader temperature range. Precipitation is not significant, with limited 24 hour totals.
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Otto John Arrested as Suspected Traitor in Wiesbaden
West German federal police arrested 46 year old Otto John once security chief after he defected to East Germany 17 months ago and redefected last week. No charges filed yet. prosecutors say he may attempt to flee. Helmut Dix, Germany’s expert on communist affairs, defends John.
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Santa May Visit Busmen's Homes But He'll Need Help From Elyrians
Elyria transit drivers face Christmas shortfall as a fund drives to cover gifts and paydays. With 27 drivers in need and a total shortfall of 55 dollars, local residents hope donations can grow quickly to brighten the season for the drivers and their families.
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Elyria
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Burlington bridges waive Christmas Day tolls
The Burlington County Bridge Commission announced no tolls will be collected on Christmas Day at two Delaware River bridges.
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Clearview School Bond Issue Sought by Board
Clearvier school board seeks a 55.008 bond to fund building projects. Elyrian men are accused of campaigning as officers send a second Elyrian to staff at Supreme NATO headquarters. First Page Second Section.
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Clearvier School Board
Wntcom
Elyrian
Porter Petitions Filed to Seek Democratic Governor Nomination
Petitions to qualify Cuyahoga County Engineer Albert S. Porter as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate were filed at the Secretary of State office today. Porter previously challenged Mayor Anthony Celebrezze in 1953 and is noted as a strong organization member aligned with Cleveland Democratic Boss Ray T. Miller.
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Columbus
Cuyahoga County
Albert S. Porter
Ted W. Brown
Porter
Cleveland
Anthony A. Celebrezze
Ray T. Miller
Holiday Highway Deaths Expected Across Nation
The National Safety Council warned the Christmas travel period would bring a high death toll, predicting 30 traffic fatalities from 6 pm to midnight Monday and a dangerous holiday weekend as travelers head home. Weather varied nationwide, with Buffalo forecasting light to moderate snow and milder conditions elsewhere.
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Oberin & Poetier Departiesta Prodece
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Orchid Blossom Takes Seven Years To Grow
Reading about orchid cultivation shows it can take seven years to raise a single bloom and up to fifty years to develop a new strain. The Chronicle Telegram Want Ads note orchids as a daily help for local residents.
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