13 Jan 1964
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1964
Page
1
Weather expert Bob Daniels warns the Gulf of Mexico moisture feeds two low pressure systems over the region causing 53 inches of snow and promising another round by tonight with more flurries through tomorrow.
The eastern half of the nation bears the worst storm in years with heavy snow and 30-35 mph winds. At least 22 deaths blamed on and across the Ohio Valley to the Carolinas. Major travel and school closures. emergency crews fight drifting and fires.
An Elyria woman Hazel Baisden died when flames destroyed her two story frame home at 242 Sixth St in early morning winds. Firemen fought the blaze amid 30 to 35 mph winds for about four and a half hours as investigators began work on the cause. Baisden’s husband and son were reportedly away. survivors include three daughters and a brother. Reichlin Funeral Home to handle arrangements.
U S destroyer Manjeh began removing 57 Americans from Zanzibar as rebels toppled Sultan Seyyid Jamshid. The new government led by Sheikh Abed Karume is described as pro Communist by observers in Nairobi with ties to China and the Umman party.
The Panamanian crisis eased as a five man peace commission discussed reducing hostilities in the canal zone. Rioting left a Panamanian soldier dead amid sniper fire in Panama City and Colon, while U.S. and Panamanian officials seek a stable path forward. Thomas C. Mann led efforts and planned to return to Washington after the accord.
Mrs Ruth M Mueller wife of Dr W K Mueller a veterinarian was pronounced dead at Medina Hospital at 345 am after a blaze swept the home early today Fire Marshal Harold Carter said the fire cause was undetermined and the house was gutted Firemen responded as blizzard conditions hampered efforts Police noted Mrs Mueller had been an invalid for years An unmarried daughter was away at the time The Muellers have two married sons William and George in Medina Body taken to Waites Funeral Home in Medina No cause of death available this morning.
A fragment from page 17 notes open houses at Elsrna Memorial Hospital and First Congregational Church with pictures and story. The item suggests readers visit these locations during events and includes community observations about ongoing happenings.
A 130 page report by 14 medical scientists for the Public Health Service finds cigarette smoking contributes substantially to deaths from lung cancer and other diseases. It urges remedial action but does not spell out steps, while noting smoking is causally linked to higher mortality. The report cites sharp death-rate differentials for lung cancer, chronic bronchitis and heart disease among cigarette smokers.
The Air Force launched another secret satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base California this weekend. Officials disclosed only that the satellite used a Thor Agena booster, the same combination used in past Discoverer series launches.
Northeastern Ohio continues heavy snow warnings and hazardous driving advisories. Strong winds and drifting snow cause poor travel. Snow is expected to taper to flurries with about 4 inches of new snow by evening. Temperatures range from the teens to mid twenties with windy, cloudy, colder conditions expected.
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