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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1968
Page
5
Hollywood reports Lana Turner remains inactive after Madame X and refuses to star in lurid, sexually explicit pictures. She condemns films aimed at men, calls modern scripts filthy, and says she will not cheapen her image by undressing on screen.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey led about 500 guests in dedicating Ford's Theater as an arts shrine to Lincoln memory. The restoration cost nearly 3 million dollars over three years. The interior echoes Lincoln era and the presidential box will remain untouched. Actress Helen Hayes will open the stage January 31 before an invite-only audience.
North dealer, South declared 4 hearts after a 2NT pass sequence. Declarer misplayed hearts and clubs, failing to exploit a heart combination from Q-7-6 and remaining A-9, leading to a one‑down result despite potential for ten tricks. East won with the heart king and shifted, West later securing the defense.
The page delivers a 1968 birthday astrology feature advising Aquarians to focus on one talent, seek proper training, and find a trusted partner to handle business aspects. It lists zodiac signs with brief, single-sentence guidance for daily opportunities and cautions, ending with Taurus and copyright notice.
Cecil E Blunck of Des Moines the engineer and Paul T Walsh of Kansas City the conductor say they halted a 156 car freight train that blocked three crossings for 142 hours because crew hours exceeded limits They stopped the Chicago and Great North Western train as ICC rules limit work to 16 hours in 24 hours Afterward a Kansas City crew was sent to move the train from Walcott.
Elizabeth Taylor Sophia Loren and Richard Burton and Rock Hudson were honored with Bambi prizes as Germany best loved foreign film stars. Burton and Miss Taylor attended to accept the awards voted by readers of two West German magazines. Senta Berger and Heinz Ruehmann won Bambis as the top German stars.
Hollywood and Broadway performers packed Philharmonic Hall Lincoln Center for a Sunday night benefit to aid Democratic senators and congressmen opposing the Johnson administration's Vietnam policy. About 2800 attendees paid 10 to 250 dollars. total funds were not disclosed. Senators Ernest Gruening and Wayne Morse received standing ovations as they urged voters to push for a correct policy. Also present were Representatives Brown Burton Edwards Dow Ryan Conyers among others slated to benefit financially from the event. Performers delivered songs sketches and speeches promoting peace.
Filming of the Boston Strangler began in Boston with casting director Marty Richards learning a woman used her handbag as defense. When a actress quit during a scene Richards pursued and was struck on the head by the purse. The 20th Century Fox production stars Tony Curtis and Henry Fonda arriving later.
A quirky ad describes candle-wax rubbed shovels and rust prevention for snow removal. It touts modern facilities and savings on money and time with one hour service. Open daily from 7 AM to 6 PM. Next. Bed-Take.
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