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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1965
Page
1
Washington reports the United States achieved a 250 million dollar balance of payments surplus in the second quarter of 1965. Officials say figures may shift but expect the gain to stay in the black, evidencing Johnson’s emergency program to curb the long-running deficit.
Mayor Fred B Sanford announced Ruth Kaiser in the Elyria sanitation office will be terminated July 24. Jennie Collins, the high civil service scorer, will replace Kais er and report Monday. Several city employees threatened walkouts as the civil service dispute escalated.
Witnesses including Dr. George H. Hoke testified to multiple bruises and a severe skull fracture on 3 year old Donna Avery seen at St Joseph Hospital April 14. The child died that evening. Hospital staff corroborated observations as the murder trial of 26 year old Mrs William Avery proceeded.
An advertisement promotes the hard cover Gemini 4 space flight book titled Gemini America’s Historic Walk in Space from Prentice Hall. It notes 14 pages of text and photographs, some in color, including Maj. Edward H. White's space walk. A coupon appears on page 26.
American paratroopers charging Viet Cong positions in OD zone near Saigon fought three battles that killed more than 100 Viet Cong with U.S. casualties described as substantially lighter. In a separate engagement a Vietnamese battalion was ambushed near Zone D, while 81 U.S. jets conducted strikes in North Vietnam and nearby targets.
Military sources say the United States may bomb antiaircraft missile sites around Hanoi if authorized by the White House. McNamara has warned U S forces can strike if needed as State Department notes two more bases under construction bringing total to four. President Johnson reportedly wary of escalation risking negotiations to end the war. decision hinges on potential for talks with Hanoi.
UPI report notes rising U.S. military involvement in Viet Nam under review in Washington and Honolulu. Plans discuss troop increases beyond 75 000 with open-ended buildup and key talks among Gen Westmoreland Adm Sherp and Defense Secretary McNamara. Ball to Paris for NATO consults and French liaison with Couve de Murville.
Astronaut James McDivitt visiting his wife’s parents in Lakewood receives a civic welcome with a motorcade to Public Square, a speech, lunch, news conference, and a Lakewood civic dinner. About 2,000 expected at events honoring the Gemini-4 command pilot who orbited Earth 62 times last month.
The Columbia Zoning Commission debates how to define automobile graveyards and whether stored vehicles fall under current rules. The discussion focuses on land use and potential impacts on neighboring properties.
Partly cloudy and sunny with mild conditions. Highs near 79 with variable clouds tonight and Friday. Lows around 58. Lake Erie winds from 11 to 17 knots shifting to variable then southeast 8 to 12 knots late tonight. Partly cloudy.
Three gunmen assassinated Sheikh Abdul lah Saqladi, the Bedouin ruler of Shaib, in Aden on Wednesday night. The attack occurred in the city as security forces investigated the incident and authorities pledged to pursue the culprits.
London court awarded attorney George Herbert Vaughan two thousand two hundred seventy five pounds for injuries from a road accident. He said he could no longer smell his roses after the crash, a loss he cited in the ruling.
Washington works toward a final vote on the $6.8 billion Medicare welfare and health package as senators Debated a Cur- day proposal tying a patient income share to hospitalization costs. The plan would expand compulsory hospital insurance for 65 and older and add voluntary plans, with a Social Security pension bump and broader medical payments.
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