Ashland Reservoir Breaks Floods Reach Deep Water
Flooding hits multiple Ohio towns after a reservoir burst sending water up to 18 feet deep in Norwalk and Ashland. Rescue efforts involve Ohio National Guard and helicopters. several missing and drownings reported. rail lines and roads submerged. widespread power outages and disaster declarations sought.
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Huron County
James A. Rhodes
Ohio National Guard
Wooster
Ohio Highway Patrol
Apple Creek
Eisenhower Widow Mamie Hospitals Abroad For Bronchitis
Mamie Eisenhower, widow of President Eisenhower, is hospitalized near Lakenheath England for an acute bronchitis attack in good condition and resting comfortably. A spokesman said she will likely continue her travels within a few days after observation. The illness followed a cold picked up in Birmingham during an overnight stop on a trip from Brussels to Culzean Castle in Scotland where her son's ambassador post is based.
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Lakenheath
England
Mamie Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S. Air Force Hospital
Eisnhower
Eisenhower
Birmingham
Brussels
John
Culzean Castle
Scotland
Stone Skipping Open crowned Dr George Keitt on Mackinac Island
Dr George Keitt a biology teacher on Mackinac Island won the Stone Skipping and Go-Plunking Open with 15 skips using a flat 75 pound trophy stone. He credited stone selection and decades of practice while competitors from 12 states vied on a calm Silver Birches Beach course.
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Mich
UPI
Lake Huron
George Keitt
Michigan
Keitt
W. T. Rabe
Keil
Rabe
Karl Dubois
Bay City
Jim Martin
Dubois
Kertt
Hensmen
M. F. Doshi
India
United States
Doshi
Ile
Vermilion River Flood Destroys Boats and Homes
Vermilion residents faced the worst summer flood in the city’s history as the Vermilion River swept away or damaged more than 60 boats and flooded lagoons. The river’s core reached nine miles per hour with three foot waves, forcing residents to abandon homes along Liberty Street and detouring traffic around the bridge. A prominent local attorney and his family rode out the flood by navigating debris to safety.
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Vermilion River
Cleveland
Lee C Howley
Cleveland Electric Duminating Co
Howley
Tom
John Backus
Portage Drive
Baumhart Roads
Lake Erie storm disaster spurs massive rescue and aid
The weekend storm on Lake Erie left 57 dead and 300 injured with 40 million dollars in damage. Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes toured the west side seeking state highway aid as rescue crews dropped survivors at local marinas. Coast Guard aircraft searched the lake while National Guardsmen aided cleanup and protection of damaged property, with nearly 500 guardsmen activated for northern Ohio.
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Carl B. Stokes
Cleveland
St. John’s Hospital
Lakes
National
Flooded region endures high water and road closures
Wide area reports show high water washing out bridges and flooding. Medina County roads south of Medina closed while I 71 remains shut south of Rt 76. Oberlin reports water in buildings and an oil slick on the Black River. Spencer fire clean up hampered by impassable roads and outaged utilities. Nearby towns face rescues and power outages as rainfall totals reach record levels.
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Coalition Collapse Triggers Possible Elections in Crisis
Premier Mariana Rumor's center left coalition falls after a split over collaboration with Jalan Communists. Labor unrest grows as the Socialist faction seizes control. President Saragat asks cabinet to stay, seeks new government talks to avert paralysis and possible elections. The Socialists fracture, while the Communist faction pushes a motion to maintain unity.
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Niyght
Soest Pearly
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Easis
Italy
Rial Communist Party
Sepra
Petro
Chronicle Telegram brief item from July 1969
A summary card of a Chronicle Telegram page item dated Sunday July 6 1969 highlights a local brief or notice. The exact events, names and places are not provided in the prompt.
Milk and Diapers For Shawnee Lakes Campers In Flood
Campers stranded at Shawnee Lakes faced shortages of milk and diapers after a Friday night storm. Fire crews used a pulley to reach trapped campers, while residents Lylle and family aided evacuation as water rose. Dozens of trailers and tents were flooded or destroyed, and the Stuart home sustained basement damage. Volunteers delivered groceries and comfort to residents and campers amid the rising waters.
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Spencer
Shawnee Lakes
Spencer Volunteer Fire Department
Lylle Stuart
M Unis
Stuart
Travers
Fie
Hugh
Eric Marti
United Methodist
Chatham Knepper
Spence
Paul Parker
Jus
Armstrong names Eagle and Columbia for Apollo 11 flight
At the Space Center in Houston Neil Armstrong announces Eagle as the lunar module call sign for the first moon landing and Columbia as the command ship call sign for Apollo 11. He says Collins and Aldrin will land at Tranquility Base on July 20 after separating from orbital craft and acknowledges risks to crew.
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Aldrin
Separa Collins
Armstrong
Tolcess
Wellington Declares Water Emergency Amid Storm Damage
Mayor Robert Le Young declared a state of emergency over water use in Wellington. Residents must conserve as two elevated tanks store enough supply until pumps at the water filter plant can be reached for repairs after floodwaters inundated the main pumps. Fire crews worked to remove water and prevent further damage to the plant and surrounding facilities.
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Robert le Young
William Bar
EB Public Affairs
Barber
Pitts Road
Walter
Pew Tee
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