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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
1
Nuclear scientist Ralph E. Lapp says the Soviet Union may be developing an orbital hydrogen bomb that could be stationed in space and launched or recalled at will, raising alarm about space based weaponry and strategic stability.
Khrushchev claimed Russia built the world’s largest nuclear rocket force and hinted at a forthcoming “fantastic weapon” far surpassing any prior arms. He cited dramatic force reductions and outlined a strategy centered on rockets, submarines, and nuclear-armed units, while advocating negotiations for disputes.
A major temblor wreaked devastation as at least 38 people were killed. A roadside commercial sign visible in a telephoto shot hints at broader warnings amid the disaster.
The forecast covers northeastern and northwestern Ohio with cloudy skies and little temperature change. Occasional rain or drizzle is expected today and tonight with high near 40 and low around 38 to 43. Wednesday will be cloudier and warmer with light rain and a temperature range of 35 to 50. Moonrise and moonset times are listed along with humidity readings and yesterday’s precipitation. Variable winds tonight becoming easterly tomorrow, with rain likely tonight.
County commissioners rounded off a three day budget session with a total general operating appropriation of 2,159,300, about 300,000 more than 1959. The plan includes new allocations for the Lorain County Historical Society and the Traffic Safety Committee, plus funds for voting machines, storm water survey, toll free system, a county home boiler, courthouse work, and bookkeeping upgrades. The highway fund totals about 1,229,027 with projects on Rt 254 and Baumhart Rd improvements.
Soviet space expert Anatoly Blagonravov announced at an international conference that the USSR plans to probe Mars and Venus with life detecting instruments and to launch a new series of satellites and moon missions in the near future. He noted preparations for manned spaceflight and said biological studies are in planning, as Western observers expect a powerful new rocket test in the Pacific near the Marshall Islands.
A federal grand jury in Biloxi Mississippi did not indict anyone in the launching of Negro Mark Charles Parker.
A powerful earthquake devastated Arequipa Peru killing 38 and injuring over 200 as aftershocks rattled the city. Authorities declared a state of emergency and an airlift ferried doctors nurses and supplies while aid from Bolivia arrived.
J. Grant Keys will not seek re election boosting attorney J. William McCray as a probable Democratic candidate for Congress from Ohio's 13th District. McCray, Elyria attorney since 1953, praised Keys support and planned to contact district leaders to gauge backing for a campaign. He previously ran for city solicitor in 1955 and chaired municipal campaigns before serving as assistant Lorain County prosecutor.
Lorain Tube Plant appoints Robert E Williams as vice president sales for the division while Edmund G Price becomes executive vice president. Henry J Wallace shifts to division president. The Lorain plant remains the largest in the area employing about 19 900 people.
Lorain County Board of Elections members are renominated for four year terms by party executive committees. A December cash activity report shows steady business pace in Lorain County. Democrats announce intent to seek the sheriff nomination. A 1960 prosperity theme highlighted at a bankers and attorneys dinner.
Memphis Tennessee Mrs William Farris admitted making a mistake selecting a pet for her 11 year old son Billy after taking her other two children to the humane shelter. She now has three dogs.
Full page ads cost about a tenth of a penny per copy and can reach buyers nationwide. Chroniele-Telegram offers penny rate ads with local phone numbers for Riska and Lorain. Result ad touts a Welsh baby buggy and bathinettes with listings EM 66035 and a pitch that C-T Want Ads can sell items for you.
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