Ohio Flood Toll Rises to 14 With Hundreds Homeless
Ohio floods killed 14 and left up to 10,000 homeless as five inches of rain drenched the state. National Guardsmen aided rescues while Emergency declarations spread across cities including Columbus and Mount Vernon. The worst damage centered in Lake County where five family members drowned after a boat capsized on the Chagrin River near Willoughby.
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Fort Hayes
Columbus St
South Mountham
Vernon DiSalfe
Weather Toll Rises In Nation
Floods snow and wind lash the nation with a suspected record winter onslaught. United Press International tallies at least 67 fatalities across multiple states including 18 in Ohio and nine in Texas and Indiana. Water floods streets and yards, closing schools and flooding Cascade Park in Elyria as bears are moved for safety.
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Trials Begin For 600 Defeated Factions In Cuba
In Havana the mass rally cheers as 600 alleged war criminals face trial at Sports Palace. Castro lauds the crackdown aimed at about 400 supporters of ousted President Batista amid threats of revolutionary justice for 979 escapees. US observers and Rep Powell may attend.
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Teen-Age Code For Elyrians In C T Today
The Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce releases the Jaycee compiled Teen-Age Code on page 10. A study surveyed more than 1,500 youths, with findings based on respondent answers. The report stresses teen and parental responsibilities.
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Weather Summary for Northeast Olio and Lake Ene Region
Cloudy and windy with much colder conditions today as snow flumes and occasional snow squalls near Lake Ene and Ingh reduce visibility. Temperatures fall from near 20 this morning to frigid levels, with partly cloudy skies and continued cold through Friday. Precipitation totals 2.29 inches in the 24 hours ending 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Red Cross Offers Aid in Elyne Flood Areas
The American Red Cross announces temporary housing food and clothing aid for flood victims. The Elyne chapter has contacted some affected residents and invites others needing help to call the chapter office on North Olive Street or contact Willam F Camp during office hours.
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DiSalle Promises Aid After Mount Vernon Flood
Governor Michael V. DiSalle toured flood wreckage in Mount Vernon to assure 16,000 residents help will be provided. He arrived with a six car caravan and an Army truck to reach the waters and assess relief needs amid the flooded city.
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Elyria Flood of 1913 Recalled by Older Residents
Old residents recount Elyria's 1913 flood week of March when three days of rain washed away the Washington Avenue bridge and a dam. Power and gas lines failed as water rose over five feet in many streets. Governor DiSalle toured the stricken city seeking federal aid and coordinating rescue efforts as residents huddled around radios and waited for relief.
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Four New London Men Rescued After Night Stranded on Waterlogged Roads
Four Fitchville men spent the night atop vehicles as high water blocked Rt 13 near Fitchville. Dave Stevens and Everett Moore rode a marooned truck in seven feet of water, Julius Wargo joined them later, and Dick Barkhalter rode out a car atop West Clarksfield. Rescue crews evacuated all and treated for exposure. West Clarksfield saw four feet of Vermilion River floodwaters and Rt 60 closure.
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New London Area
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Elyria Book Fair spotlight on Oberlin author and debut book
An Oberlin author whose first book is forthcoming will be highlighted at the Elyria Book Fair. The event page notes plans for an elaborate fair and features regional literary spotlight.
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Oberlin
Elyria
Decker Weighs Run for Elyria Mayor Nomination
Walter J Decker former city councilman at large says he is considering seeking the Republican nomination for mayor of Elyria He spoke at noon and may make an announcement later today The Young Republican Club of Greater Elyria reportedly weighs a full GOP ticket including a young mayoral candidate for the May 5 primary Decker and his family reside at 230 Fifth Street and he has led local civic groups
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Elyria
Young Republican Club
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GOP
Decker
Tis Family
Fifth St
Quemoy Shelled by Communist China Light Attacks Reported
Chinese coastal batteries bombarded Quemoy and Matsu today but Taiwan Defense Ministry described the shelling as light and sporadic in nature, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
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Matsu
Defense Ministry
Anti statehood Ad Appeals to Sitka Former Mayor
A Want Ad quotes John Van Horn, ex mayor of Sitka Alaska, opposing statehood with the line Phooey on statehood. The ad pitches low cost classifieds in the Chronicle Telegram for selling or renting items and notes local contact numbers FA 23 3521 and CE 34173. A Rented entry lists five rooms with bath and gas heat at BA 7 4914 attributed to Mrs Sehritt.
Stand Motors Studebaker Sales & Service Ad
Stand Motors at 816 Cleveland St offers Studebaker sales and service with contact Ph EM 6-8331. The ad promotes vehicle options and maintenance for local customers.
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