66 Curtain Raiser Deaths Hit Holiday Roads Again
United Press International reports the nation opened the new year with a renewed holiday traffic death toll. Last year's holiday totals overwhelmed records, with Christmas fatalities surpassing prior marks and New Year’s figures rising toward 552 killed in the holiday period. The National Safety Council warned that America’s driving system remains overstretched for demand and performance.
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United Press International
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Ohio Leads Nation in Holiday Traffic Deaths
Gov James A Rhodes ordered an analysis of fatal accidents during the Christmas and New Year weekends as Ohio and California each logged 46 holiday traffic deaths. Ohio set a Christmas weekend record with 50 fatalities while four fire deaths and one construction fall pushed the total to 51. Seat belt use was cited as a factor in many deaths.
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Ohio
California
Warren C. Nelson
Oberlin Marine dies in Rt. 58 crash near Oberlin
A 20 year old Marine from Oberlin, Charles A. Boos, was killed when a southbound 1963 convertible left Rt. 58, struck a mailbox and trees, and rolled. Passenger William E. Mack, 20, broke a left arm but is in good condition. Driver Elmer A. York, 18, was cited for reckless operation. Gary Coward, 20, unhurt. Boos, stationed at Camp Lejeune, survived by parents and siblings. services set for 1:30 p.m. at Cowling Funeral Home with burial at Westwood Cemetery.
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Lorain County
Allen Memorial Hospital
Charles A. Boos
Hollywood St
William E. Mack
Rt. 20
Elmer A. York
North Main St
Gary Coward
Hallouer Rd
Boos
Mack
York
Geneva
Oberlin High School
Westwood Cemetery
Lorain district marks sixteenth birthday celebration
Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District celebrates its 16th birthday with a history of the district and a photo page of activities. It highlights an upcoming annual meeting on pages 24 and 25. Florence township’s 1965 spending totaled 62,908 with trustees' records showing .00 on page 2. A quiz on Congress upholds civic knowledge on page 1.
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Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District
Florence Township
Sitka Fire Destroys Main District and Cathedral
A Sunday blaze devastated Sitka Alaska gutting the main business district and historic St Michael's Church built before Alaska was purchased by the United States. The fire caused an estimated 23 million dollars in damage with 40 mph winds fanning the flames. Volunteers rescued religious icons and priceless art including marriage crowns and church paintings valued at about 1.5 million from the church. Local Moquawkie Indian tribe offered funds for immediate relief.
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Alaska
UPI
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Russia
United States
Anchorage
Ue Immediate
Avon Lake council battle over city solicitor post Ends with Seeley’s stand
Avon Lake faces a tense council meeting as Judge Robert Jenson weighs in during a crowded session over filling the city solicitor job. Mayor John Picken seeks a replacement while councilman Seeley rejects taking the post, amid calls to keep Bates as solicitor. The vote reflects a continued political clash with land development loans raised as a potential conflict. The council plans a special session to resolve the legal counsel vacancy.
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Sion
Seeley
G. Deli
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Coun
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J. Seeley
John
Picken
David
Wittme
Michael Seeley
Lash
Avon
Wittmer
Avon Lake Munici
Norman Frindt
John Haney
R.W. Burkhardt
Fatilities Board
Iity
Noel Ig
Keith Lawrence
Lawrence
Second Federal Savings and Loan Association
Second Federal
Avon ‘Acres Development Co
York View Estates
NYC transit strike stalls rush hour watchdogs on strike
NYC faced its first transit strike in history as 36 000 workers walked out. Thousands heeded pleas to stay home and nonessential workers stayed off. inbound traffic eased while railroads handled heavy loads. Mayor Lindsay weighed traffic controls as authorities warned the crisis could worsen.
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UPI
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Lindsay
City Hall
Trush
John Petters
Michael J. Quill
Transit Workers Union
Quill
Manhattan Island
Five children leap from fire man catches 4 misses one
In Kansas City a man stood under a burning building and caught four children as they leaped to safety. A fifth child died in the blaze while several others were injured. Williams, a passerby, helped guide the escape and comforted the families as responders worked.
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UPI
Williams
Obie Williams
Chronicle - Telegram
Ifth
Clarence
Leon St. Marie
Oxford
Ave
Marion Jenkins
Matthew
Dowstown
Willams
3. Maries
Clarence, Jr
Wilters
Mekong Delta battles mount as paratroops engage Viet Cong
U S paratroopers attacked deep in the Mekong Delta reporting 111 Viet Cong killed in a day long clash. Vietnamese and South Korean forces added to the toll with 160 more Viet Cong said killed. Near Da Nang 118 Viet Cong were reported dead as government and allied units push a broad offensive.
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UPS
U.S
Mekong Delta
Alse
da Nang
Tthe U.S. 173Rd Airborne Division
Hani Nghia
New Zealand
U. S
Air Force Oif
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Mekong
Papal peace notes urge just settlement in Vietnam conflict
Pope Paul VI's New Year messages to Moscow Hanoi Peking and Saigon outline premises for a just lasting peace. Observers note calls for cessation of hostilities, an equitable solution and preserving Vietnam’s independence. The pope voices cautious optimism amid difficult diplomacy and favorable world opinion responses.
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Vatican City
UPJ
Paul VI
Vatican
Moscow
Hanoi
Peking
Saigon
Paul
St. Peter's Square
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