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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1966
Page
1
Vice President Humphrey toured Asia and discussed the Viet Nam war and a food crisis in India. He planned to announce resumed U S aid while Thailand sought more military mobility with U S helicopters and communications gear amid a regional emergency.
Kenneth Luczkowski 17 of 310 East River St. died at 2 46 am at Elva Memorial Hospital after a head on collision with Franklin Schick 32 of 511 Avalon Dr Eaton Estates. Paulette Babcock 16 remains in serious condition. Investigators cite possible violations by both drivers as case remains under investigation. Funeral arrangements announced through Bittner DeCarlo Funeral Homes with services at St Mary Church.
Ohio River Valley residents watched rain spread across the region. The Ohio River crested about a foot above flood stage at Marietta and Pomeroy, with Gallipolis Portsmouth and Cincinnati remaining largely dry. Weather officials warned rain or snow could worsen conditions.
Ohio Highway Department pinpoints early I-90 work with multiple phases and timelines. Contracts for first phase from Route 57 to Abbe Road to be let April 19, 1966, with subsequent phases in August and early 1967. Additional local projects include relocations on Routes 254 87 60 and a Northwest Bypass in Elyria.
Oberlin area residents face housing challenges on Farmers Lane as a Catholic school operations issue surfaces. Page 2 notes the housing struggle affecting families. page 22 references Ted Wood comments on the matter.
Weather forecast notes a wet mix of rain sleet and freezing rain possible today with highs near 34 to 40. Rain may change to snow or snow flurries and a much colder night with wind gusts toward 20 mph. Thursday brings variable cloudiness with additional snow flurries and continued cold temperatures.
Major Thoroughfares Committee of the Regional Planning Commission urged rapid construction of the new Rt 254 from Baumbart Road west to Rt 60 in Erie County to relieve downtown Vermilion congestion. The road will relocate at Rt 2 upon completion and current work runs from Rt 57 to Baumhart. About 14,000 cars daily are projected, with the extension aimed to remove traffic from Vermilion downtown. The state plans the extension but has no set schedule.
Washington lawmakers edge toward establishing a nationwide policy for CATV regulation. House Commerce Committee Chair Harley Staggers says hearings will begin soon under federal authority, with NAB PCC and broadcasters watching the process closely as Congress weighs federal oversight.
E Laurence Gay and John Cogar of Litton Industries brief Lorain area leaders at a breakfast meeting. The plan calls for starting construction of a multimillion dollar shipyard late 1966 with the first ship to begin 1967 and to enter Lorain harbor by early 1968 amid local controversy.
Elyria observers, including Malcolm D. McDonald, predicted a waning enthusiasm for cable television after the Federal Communications Commission announced new regulation plans. Elyria Telerams Inc. contends it already holds a 10 year Elyria franchise via Scripps Howard's WEWS Channel 5, with a council grant dated December 20, 1965.
A plea from U S Air Force Sgt T J Berry Jr asks Chronicle-Telegram readers to support Operation Cradle-Help aiding 85 infants and young children at Stella Maris Orphanage in Da Nang Viet Nam. Diapers, food, medicine and clothing are sought for the Vietnamese and French nuns caring for the orphans.
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