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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1962
Page
1
Moon musings discuss problems beyond reaching the moon including design challenges for a vehicle usable in a no atmosphere no gas stations and extreme temperatures. The piece references Wonders of the Universe in The C T Week-end Dividend Pages for insights into scientists thoughts.
A controversial scene unfolds as the Board of Elections seeks to untangle protests surrounding committeeman petition drives. A uniformed peace marcher from Elyria, a focal figure in two investigations, is noted in a secondary report. The Lorain police chief cites shortfalls in personnel and equipment in the annual report.
A wave of terrorist killings swept the Bab el-Oued district of Algiers as security troops sealed off the area. Police reported at least 15 dead, including five Arabs, in a 30 minute period. Nationwide casualties rose to 1,067 dead and 1,793 wounded since January 1. French and Algerian rebel negotiators eyed a near cease fire as talks continued in Tripoli and Paris.
WESTOVER AIR FORCE BASE MASS UPD MAJ EARL L CAIRL OF BUFFALO NY KILLED FRIDAY NIGHT DRAWN THROUGH A JET BOMBER HATCH DURING A TRAINING MISSION AUGMENTING CREW INCLUDED CO PILOT LT WILIAM E GICHRIST AND OTHERS. BOMBARDMENT WING 98TH ASSIGNED. BALIN BAY NEAR THULE GREENLAND.
In New London an expectant 32 year old mother of three was seriously injured when her car was struck by a north bound New York Central freight train at West Main Street crossing. The crossing signals failed to keep the vehicle from entering the tracks, delaying emergency response as the train blocked crossings for hours. Mrs Jerry was taken to New London Hospital and later to Norwalk Fisher Titus Hospital in poor condition with multiple head and chest injuries. Her husband, a coach at New London High School, was informed while his team played in a county tournament.
A 34 year old Pennsylvania man, John P. Kozub, died after being run over by a snow plow driven by Sheffield Township road superintendent Wayne Brooks. The incident occurred on Elyria Avenue near 28th Street as Kozub allegedly refused to leave the vehicle after an earlier ride request. Police described Kozub as appearing intoxicated. Brooks said he had one shot of alcohol.
Strong north erly winds expected to cause considerable drifting of snow today. Cloudy and colder with snow diminishing to flurries and highs in the lower 20s. No further appreciable accumulation of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold with a few snow flurries.
Astronaut John Glenn withdraws for a brief rest before a demanding schedule of public appearances. He will address Congress in Washington, testify before space committees in New York, and join a ticker tape parade, with NASA signaling more public exposure than suborbital colleagues. President Kennedy urged balance between scientific achievement and the people behind Project Mercury.
John Glenn visits Washington to receive a joint meeting with Congress and lead a 43 minute parade. The event marks a rare honor previously given only to generals and heads of state since World War I. Coverage notes Glenn's Marine rank, the spaceflight achievement, and ticket demand for the House ceremony.
A Phoenix report recalls a 70-year-old teacher Miss Iota Ford who taught John Glenn in New Concord Ohio in 1928-29. She remembers him as a witty student with a keen interest in space and recounts his curiosity about whether the moon is made of green cheese.
West Berlin impressed UPI reporting as Gen Robert Kennedy and his wife Ethel visited the divided city during a two day West Berlin trip. Edward Kennedy accompanied the attorney general visiting East Berlin briefly before returning to West Berlin amid large crowds and checkpoints. The trip highlighted contrasts between eastern communism and western openness with Kennedy praising Berliners courage and resilience.
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