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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1963
Page
5
An official of Nickel Plate Road said the Wednesday derailment near Vermilion involved 15 cars and was caused by a broken bolster. The cause was confirmed today.
Police investigated two thefts and several auto tampering incidents over the weekend. A $200 cash register was stolen from L J Ford Barber Shop on Vine Avenue after a back door was pried open. Beatrice Burts reported a watch and $10 missing from her purse at home. Neighbors on East 29th Street found their cars tampered with between 6 and 8 30 p m, with groceries and .22 rifle shells taken.
Charles Yarnell of the Nickel Plate Division in Conneaut described a wheel truck holster as a break point in an 13 car pileup east of Conneaut. The freight, from Chicago and Peoria, carried perishables and was manned by five crew. two engineers were not injured after leaping from a side cab as three cars derailed. The wreck remains under investigation with no damage estimate yet.
Toledo man John R Gentile, 20, reported in Cuba with Fidel Castro status, is said to be wanted by Erie County authorities and the FBI for probation violations and a bad check. He was arrested in Sandusky in 1959 and is described as being on a Cuban‑related list and under investigation for mail fraud in Cleveland.
Two Elyria High School juniors, Ronald Varndell and Jaman Roberts, were involved in a Friday knife fight stemming from a school dispute. Varndell was stabbed and released. Roberts had a leg gash needing stitches. Police questioned witnesses. Roger Evans was held as a material witness and released. Roberts had a two blade knife concealed in his right sock.
Sanitation department collections return to normal today after several weeks of disruption due to holidays and bad weather. Superintendent Clifford Corder reports pickups are back on schedule.
Elyria finance panel approves 8763 for recreation and partial park funding, replacing 12065 request. Compromise calls for three park workers, including superintendent Machock, amid broader levy doubts and mayoral dispute over car allowances and street light cuts.
South Amherst officials deny knowledge of patrolman James Balog's sudden resignation after a Friday game. Balog, a 10 year veteran, turned in badge and gun and declined to explain, citing pay and fears of repeating past chief Tom Snizek's misconduct dismissal. Mayor Jack Walker and acting chief Robert Reese offered no details. No replacement appointed yet. council may select next meeting.
Reporters note growing talk of a Republican dark horse candidate for mayor as several GOP figures including Richard E. Baird and Fred B. Sanford face decisions. Mayor Charles V. Neeson plans reelection while Democrats show little movement and council terms loom, with appointments and potential bids shaping the race.
County Commissioner James P. Horn was chosen president of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners at the annual reorganizational session. He succeeds J. Norman Thompson. Ludwig M. Pineura was president in 1961. Other actions included salary reviews and rules adoption as part of the county’s 1963 planning and budget measures.
Highway department workers will complete installation of safety devices this week at the sharp curve on Rt 20. Don Hout, traffic supervisor for Division 3, said a curve sign with a flashing amber light has been installed.
Prince Rainier and Princess Grace entertained more than 300 guests at a charity dinner in Monte Carlo. Guests included Greek shipping magnate Parrett and associates, along with others connected to refugee relief. The event showcased a lively crowd at the monarchs residence supporting humanitarian aid.
In Warsaw at St John’s Basilica Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski said the Roman Catholic Church will pay fines imposed on priests who barred government observers from religious classes. The remark frames church support for clerics in a politically tense dispute over church state oversight.
The case against Adolph B. Stranger Jr. charged with obstructing mail will go before a Federal Grand Jury later this month. U.S. Attorney Gerald Cellebrezze of Cleveland said the exact meeting date has not been set.
Miss Leona Masseh of Oberlin was named welfare department supervisor as county commissioners announced a leave of absence for Miss Beelfelt to head a federal Aid for Dependent Children project in Ohio. Masseh brings social work experience from Indiana University Toronto University and roles in Chicago and London projects.
Tony Aulisio of Elyria Catholic suffers a neck spinal cord injury in a Coshocton football game. He is on 31 day leave from the MelBegin program and transported to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment with surgery planned to decompress the spinal cord. Family says he is in good spirits as they coordinate care at Highland View Hospital and Cleveland facilities with ongoing visits from relatives.
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