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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1963
Page
1
The National Security Council raised the count of Soviet soldiers in Cuba to at least 17 000 after a more detailed intelligence review. Officials say peak figures reached about 20 000, with no new large debarkations and no press release issued for the revision.
A Cuban refugee journalist claimed 18000 to 21000 Soviet personnel and missiles in Cuba in 1962. Government spokesmen and officials rejected the claim, while the Department of State reportedly dismissed it as refugee talk, fueling distrust of White House Cuba policy.
James A Rhodes takes office promising to cut waste and boost industry. He announces layoffs for state employees hired after September 15 and a budget plan from the outgoing administration showing higher spending than revenues. Rhodes emphasizes education, juvenile delinquency prevention, parks, water development, and a private enterprise approach while seeking new laws and executive orders to spur growth. The inauguration occurs in the State House rotunda amid cold winds.
Negotiations between the Cleveland newspaper guild and the two daily papers resumed with cautious hope after a five hour session. Mayor Ralph Locher said progress was made as talks with the Plain Dealer and Cleveland Press continued and a Tuesday session with Teamsters Local 473 was also planned. Emerson Batdorff was elected president of the guild and spoke of pressing for an honorable settlement.
William Bagnall Timms 74 of 195 Overbrook Rd founder of Timms Spring Co died yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Glasgow Dec 13 1888 he moved to the United States at three. He rose from Edison Phonograph Co designer to cofound H and T Spring Co in 1920 later Timms Spring Co. He served YMCA United Fund and was honorary director of Elyria Memorial Hospital and the First National Bank. Survived by wife Mame R a son William B Jr a daughter Mrs Henry R Insh seven grandchildren and a brother. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at St Andrew Church with burial at Brookdale Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Elyria YMCA Elyria Memorial Hospital or St Andrew Church.
By United Press International the Northern Ohio forecast calls for partly cloudy skies today tonight and Tuesday with periods of light snow mainly east of the region. Not as cold today with highs around 14 to 20, cold tonight near zero to above, little temperature change expected Tuesday. The average mean temperature for the period ending at midday was 13 degrees.
Meredith, a 29-year-old Air Force veteran student at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, faces final exams week amid car vandalism that slashed a tire and damaged the radio, as he copes with ongoing study troubles. President Kennedy urged Congress to begin a tax cut, proposing a 6 billion dollar reduction this year, with total savings of 10 million over three years.
A massive storm hit 48 states with freezes in Texas Rio Grande Valley and Minnesota. Florida Key West remained mild while Internatonal Falls plunged below 30s. The president urged a 135 billion tax cut to boost jobs and economy, amid Congress scrutiny and ongoing world tensions.
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle commuted the sentence of Mrs. Taybel Klumpp from first degree to second degree murder just hours before leaving office. The action reduces the penalty, altering the legal outcome of a high profile case in Columbus.
Five year old Michael Thorn of 1556 South Durkee Road was struck by a car in front of his residence and is in critical condition at Elyna Memorial Hospital. He was taken to hospital at 12:30 PM with multiple injuries. no further details available.
The Lomsyville Courier Journal cites a report that Blanton Collier, Cleveland Browns backfield coach, was offered the head coaching job and may accept soon. Arthur Modell allegedly made the offer to Collier, who values loyalty to a previously ousted coach and GM.
Washington reports growing federal liability from air crash lawsuits as relatives sue for negligence in air traffic control. Justice Department defends civil cases, with costs rising as air travel expands from 15 million flights in 1964 to an expected 20 million in 1965.
Oberlin College announces a graduate has been appointed ambassador to an inland post. The item notes the recognition and notes broader regional ties to Cleveland and surrounding counties. Further details are sparse due to fragmented page text.
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