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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1966
Page
1
Avon Lake City Council, under public pressure, votes 5 to 2 to retain G Del Bates as city solicitor. The session remains stormy with critics citing potential conflicts of interest and lack of impartial attitude, prompting debate over the chartered action.
Lorain eyed for a multimillion dollar Litton Industries shipyard near the Lake Erie shore on the east side. The project reportedly includes two 1,000 foot drydocks and could create about 3,500 jobs, with details to be announced at a Monday press conference by Litton and the Lorain Port Authority.
Oberlin council's new members vote independently in initial session as the town moves to address local issues. The piece notes how newcomers approach decisions and their stance on ongoing municipal questions.
U S Steel holds the line as Bethlehem Steel and Inland Steel push for a $5 a ton rise in structural steel prices. Industry officials expect a showdown with possible rollbacks if U S Steel resists.
A Columbus UPI report notes officials considering a seat belt regulation if national policy mirrors Colorado. Safety director Warren and White House spokesman Nelson hinted at potential compromises while addressing weekend travel plans and enforcement prospects amid rising costs for vehicle parts.
In New York a subway strike enters its fourth day with massive traffic jams and losses. Union chief Michael J Kent and other leaders were jailed after contempt convictions tied to a court order. Quill vowed to resist and warned of further disruption while City and national figures monitored the situation.
A brief weather note reports mild conditions with a daytime high around 78 and a night low near 43. Expect fair skies, light winds, and no precipitation indicated for the period.
Marine Cpl Ed Sword of Wellington waits for a sea bag lost during unit transfer from Phu Bai to Chu Lai. 125 letters remain in the bag out of 1300 total sent in response to a Chronicle Telegram article. Sword, son of Mr and Mrs John Sword, plans college and professional baseball and journalism as his future. He notes the large mail response and thanks Lorain County readers. Pending his return, his address is Cpl Ed Sword 2064264 1st Battalion 7th Marines Company A Marine 13 San Francisco FPO 96601.
In the Mekong Delta operation 35 miles west of Saigon paratroopers recovered the body of a Chinese Communist adviser to the Viet Cong. A Vietnamese intelligence agent noted the officer wore a tailored uniform of higher quality than Viet Cong issue as U.S. forces pressed a fifth day campaign against two Viet Cong battalions. 236 Viet Cong were reported killed. Casualties among American paratroopers were not disclosed, some killed in an artillery strike attributed to friendly fire from poor coordination.
Washington officials say President Johnson will likely extend the suspension of air attacks on North Vietnam for at least two more weeks to pressure Hanoi toward peace talks or at least reduce operations. The pause could last through the holiday period unless new Communist moves restart heavy fighting.
On the 12th day of the effort Washington hopes allied nations will push Hanoi and Peking toward conditional peace talks. Officials note no public or private acknowledgment of a bombing lull and warn hard lines remain in both capitals. Envoys circulate a talking paper to gain broad international support for unconditional discussions.
Vatican sources say the pope is worried by the lack of response to his New Year messages urging world powers to negotiate peace in Vietnam. There has been almost no public reply from Soviet leader Podgorny, Mao Tse-Tung, or the Vietnamese presidents.
A local eatery expands with a chicken dinner carryout option priced at 6 percent tax and a 70 cent add-on. The shop emphasizes quick service and curbside pickup.
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