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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1965
Page
1
Washington reports say the Johnson administration quietly studies peace options in Viet Nam after a pause in U S bombing. With no public moves, Hanoi may be told diplomatically of potential steps toward peace while Moscow and Beijing sway regional dynamics.
Mayor elect Leonard P Reichlin and city officials were sworn in during a ceremony. He urged colleagues to serve, defend God given rights, and seek cooperation. Oaths were administered by Judge Frank Wilcox with several city officers and council members also taking oaths. Reichlin presented each official a copy of The Code of Ethics for Governmental Service.
Eight miners died when methane gas exploded in a central Colorado mountains coal mine near Redstone on Tuesday night. The victims, all local residents of Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, had been working overtime to take New Years Day off. Rescue teams recovered the bodies. another crew in the same mine escaped unharmed.
Avon Lake council approves resolution of intent for Lake Road improvement while Lorain County reads about zoning in southern Lorain County and forthcoming reports on Sheffield Village South Amherst Kipton North Ridgeville. Obvious city issues and regional planning dominate the end year survey.
The Cleveland Tank Plant, now under 150 workers, will hire to raise payroll to about 2,100 by mid-1967. It will build the XM5a1 General Sheridan fast airborne reconnaissance vehicle under a $114.5 million Army contract.
The National Safety Council estimated 360 to 440 people would die in traffic accidents during the New Year weekend in a nationwide forecast.
Ruby Ann Flasca 8 of 422 St Mary Willard died at Elyria Memorial Hospital from injuries in the two car collision at the Rt 61 and 162 intersection three and a half miles northeast of Willard. Mrs Myrtle Hendricks 32 of Willard in critical condition at Elsta hospital and J R Willard 21 injured also hospitalized. Roy M Smith 25 of 67 Corwin St drove northbound car. Flasca driving east failed safety stop. Both cars left road and struck markers and a tree. passengers were thrown from vehicles. Turn to page 4 col 2.
Alexander Shelepin, the Kremlin’s No 2 man, heads a Soviet party delegation invited to Hanoi as Moscow strengthens military and economic aid to North Vietnam. The Tass notice gave few trip details but signals increased Soviet involvement amid Sino Soviet tensions.
Ambassament Harriman travels to Warsaw with 17 aides amid diplomatic maneuvering over a Vietnamese settlement. Officials note the timing follows a pause in bombing North Vietnam and point to possible major talks with China’s envoy Wang. Gronouski shifts between Poznan and Warsaw as observers cite ongoing East West diplomacy.
Lorain Ford Motor Co will build 1457 Econoline vans and Falcon Club Wagons for U S Army Navy Air Force and Marine use. The $2 3 million Army Automotive Tank Center Detroit contract begins within 75 days with full completion in 135 days. Some units will ship to Alaska Hawaii and overseas posts.
Saigon officials indicate opposition to official ceasefire or conditional negotiations with the Communists. Foreign Minister Tran Van Do says informal talks in the corridor possible, but not formal peace talks. Viet Cong may offer a four day truce next month to honor Buddhists, seen as a gesture, not a concession.
Coast Guard probes near tragedy after a group of 41 holiday divers aboard a sea going houseboat broke up in heavy Atlantic seas. Fourteen teenagers from Illinois were rescued after hours on rafts and skiffs, saved by the oil tanker Amoco Delaware 14 miles offshore.
A warmer day with mostly sunny skies and light winds. Highs near the mid 40s, tonight partly cloudy and mild with overnight low in the mid 30s. Thursday shows variable cloudiness and continued warmth.
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