Where to turn County airport support grows
Lorain County news notes growing support for county airport with plans moving forward. Local officials discuss funding options and community impact as the issue gains attention across districts and groups.
06 Jan 1966
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
1
Lorain County news notes growing support for county airport with plans moving forward. Local officials discuss funding options and community impact as the issue gains attention across districts and groups.
A vandal with a high powered rifle is blamed for a power outage affecting 6660 Ohio Edison Co customers in three counties. North Ridgeville lost power for 2 hours 37 minutes while Columbia Station Brunswick and Strongsville saw shorter outages. No serious damage reported. clocks failed waking workers.
A predawn flash fire swept the Carleton Hotel in downtown St. Paul trapping guests. Ten bodies were recovered, including three women and seven men, as investigators searched the shell of the building and 17 people were hospitalized with injuries. Firefighters battled the blaze amid near zero cold and melting ice from hydrants.
The Pacific coast saw improved weather after a storm but the warmer trend threatens areas still digging out from wind swept rain heavy snow and flooding.
Elyria Mayor Reichlin says Rt 301 will move to Abbe Road in a future transfer linking Kennedy Memorial Parkway to Abbe Road and then to Gulf Road. The plan faces opposition from Sheffield and Sheffield Lake but is backed by regional officials and council resolutions seeking a straight Abbe Road route to Rts 6 and 2.
Twenty five St John University faculty members on strike, joining 31 colleagues already fired, faced possible dismissal if they miss their next scheduled classes.
The 1962 steel dispute stirred as U S Steel and other producers weigh price actions amid White House pressure. Bethlehem Inland Kaiser and Armco hold back while U S Steel contemplates a major rise to $2.75 per ton for structural steel. A pivotal secret Washington meeting signals possible industry-wide direction.
Lorain County officials heard Donald Timmer of the State Highway Department outline land needs and cost for a full cloverleaf interchange at Rt 57 and I 90. A diamond interchange would reduce light control but be less efficient. county leaders said they cannot fund the overpass. The plan would serve Midway Mall traffic and requires right of way valued around 200000 dollars.
Weather report notes cold conditions with snow and cloudy skies, rain mainly east and south, ending tonight with scattered snow flurries north and east. Highs 18 to 48. Windy and much cooler tonight, lows 14 to 24. Friday partly cloudy and colder.
Wide spread rain soaks Ohio early as a low pressure system keeps temperatures unseasonably mild. Up to an inch in southern counties and about a quarter inch in the north. Eastern areas stay soaked through the evening with readings from Toledo 32 to Columbus 45 and Cleveland 23.
Mayor Lindsay reported some movement toward ending the six day bus and subway strike amid marathon talks. He cited an additional offer from both sides but noted the gap remains wide and urged New Yorkers to endure the slowdown and rain as traffic jams grow.
Viet Cong bombed Tan Son Nhut airport main gate and Gia Dinh police HQ in Saigon's outskirts. One Vietnamese dead, four injured including three American servicemen. at Gia Dinh one policeman and seven civilians wounded. No Americans hurt there. A bomb camouflaged under a motorized cycle exploded as it waited among cabs. Two more terrorists on motor bikes targeted police HQ side street later.
UPI report notes Bobby Baker accused of income tax evasion. Sen Clifford Case says charges narrowly drawn. Baker once a protege of Johnson, worked for Democratic leaders and is linked to wide ranging business deals. White House withheld comment as Baker remains free on bond. If convicted on nine counts, he could face up to 48 years and $47,000 in fines.
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