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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1968
Page
9
City school administrators began a two day workshop at Holiday Inn as part of Project Change. The goal is to improve interracial relations in schools and the community. University consultants guided problem solving and role play while administrators faced baffling communication tasks.
Mrs Mary E Overly of Metairie La says her son Lt Col Norris M Overly one of three U S fliers released by North Vietnam looks handsome and survived a long confinement. The reunion with his wife and family at Wright Patterson AFB followed a stressful, months long separation during which his nerves weakened and fear of death haunted the family. Despite the hero status, he wore civilian clothes and the base dinner went largely unnoticed. The colonel says prayer and thoughts of family kept him going after being shot down last September.
Mrs. Overly, known as the flying grandmother, reports her son Col. Overly is safe as his wife and children return to Michigan. She says letters and telegrams from around the world express gratitude and prayers continue for all servicemen still there.
Columbus firm Jess Howard Electric submitted the lowest bid for runway lighting at Lorain County Regional Airport. The bid was opened at the county commissioners office and awaits airport authority approval at the March meeting. Construction delays due to weather may push but the August 30 deadline remains. The project includes taxiway lights threshold lights and rotating beacon complying with FAA recommendations.
Gov Hulett C Smith announced a new four lane bridge to replace the collapsed Silver Bridge south of Point Pleasant West Virginia. The span will connect West Virginia Route 2 with Ohio Route 7 and funding includes 2 million already committed for piers and approaches. Initial construction to start almost immediately with plan to speed up fabrication to meet river traffic safety and navigational standards. Forty two bodies recovered with four still missing and presumed dead.
Ohio state data from the Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research shows the annual personal income rate rising 1 percent from November to December 1967. December payrolls increased 2 percent versus November and 4 percent from December 1964, with Dayton the sole major city to post a payroll decline.
Fire department reports say a blaze on the third floor of Kee Hall at Oberlin College dormitory caused about £300 damage. Fire Chief Wilbur E. Van Ausdale stated a faulty light fixture started the fire and that damage was confined to furnishings and occupants’ personal belongings.
The 1967 Hometown Careers program showed higher success for students and companies than the 1966 Lorain County effort. Dana Haigh presented a tabulated report from student and company evaluations after the Dec 28 recruiting day. Pre-registration and pre-sent company information folders addressed most criticisms and suggested more pre-program information.
Traffic Death Watch urges motorists to avoid dangerous routes and drive with care to prevent fatalities. Officials emphasize vigilance, sobriety, and adherence to speed limits as crucial for reducing deadly crashes.
Lorain’s Ford assembly plant faces UAW Local 425 unrest after a strike ended in November. Samuel D. Carr cites production pace, relief breaks, and job upgrading as key contract issues not addressed, with a possible strike vote planned for March 10 if talks stall. Carr meets with UAW leaders in Cleveland and Detroit ahead of a formal vote.
Seven area attorneys were appointed to committees of the Ohio State Bar Association for 1968 per The Ohio Bar. Appointees include Meyer Gordon banking and commercial law Richard A. Stith labor law A H West law libraries Wayne C Black legal education Judge Harold S Ewing probate and trust law Thomas G Williams unauthorized practice and David L Daley workers compensation and unemployment compensation law.
US Steel Lorain Works resumes No 3 rolling mill operation from Monday 3 to 11 pm amid industry strike risk as the firm mirrors national patterns. The mill, a standby since 1946, pushes near capacity with workers drawn from seamless mills. No 2 runs, No 4 closed for repairs, three Bessemers back in use and one blast furnace idle.
Life Scout Charles Moyer a 13 year old from Foster Avenue presented 500 books and records to stock the Elyma Neighborhood Center library. He organized the Eagle Scout project by soliciting Cub Packs and Scout Troops in the Jefferson Junior High area and coordinated the donation with his troop and church leadership.
A special Elyria City Council meeting is set for 6 15 p m Monday to act on a protest resolution against granting D 3 liquor permit to George O Dell trading as Georges Place at 130 Woodford Ave The session follows a building lands committee move favoring protest due to area saturation The city has until March 5 to file a protest under state rules and O Dell seeks a glass sales for on premises meals establishment
Ford Motor Co reports 1967 net income of 84.1 million or 77 cents a share, down from 621 million. The fourth quarter loss was 109 million or 93 cents a share, amid a UAW strike that began September 7 and lasted about two months. Sales and production plunged, with 1967 worldwide car, truck, and tractor sales and major investments detailed alongside tax provisions and plans for a forthcoming annual report to stockholders.
The Jaycees will hold a 7 PM gathering at the Jaycee Hall 114 Harwood to recruit young men ages 21 to 35. Don ald Reane serves as membership chairman as the service group targets 30 new members in the drive.
Lt Burt Miller of the Cleveland Peace Narcotics Squad will address Elyria Tye'ric Catholic High School faculty on Tuesday at 7 pm. Lt Willer will discuss parental social problems and youth drug use and the school system's role. EDCHS invites parents, law enforcement officials, and interested adults to attend. attendees must be over 21.
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