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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1968

Page

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Czechs Stand Firm in War of Nerves in Prague

Prague debates Moscow’s stance as the Presidium of the Communist Party studies the crisis in Czechoslovakia relations. A Warsaw letter from the Soviet bloc warns against liberalization while Moscow weighs possible troop withdrawal. Col Gen Daur reiterates loyalty to the bloc and noninterference.

Prague UPI Communist Party Czechoslovakia Russia Czech Warsaw Soviet Union East Germany Bulgaria Poland Hungary Indepen Czech- A Alexander Dubcek Moscow Warsaw Pact Martin Daur Rude Pravo Czar Dubcek Romania Yugoslavia Kremlin Dzar Czur

Miss Ohio Pageant lights Cedar Point with 28 contestants

At Cedar Point 28 contestants arrived for the Miss Ohio Pageant themed Its a Beauty Full Day The six day event begins with registration and orientation and ends Saturday night when Miss Ohio is crowned The pageant offers 2500 in scholarships a new car and gifts plus entry to Miss America in Atlantic City.

Sandusky Cedar Point Atlantic City Donna Jean Prosser Lorain County

Lorain Council Approves One Percent Income Tax Increase

Lorain city council passed a 1 percent income tax hike with a 9 to 1 vote amid crowd reaction. A 30 day grace period precedes the tax, allowing a referendum petition. If enacted, collections begin October 1 and full funding will apply next year.

Lorain Antone Ushelyi Woodrow Mathna Ushelyi Finance Claims Committee Council

Lorain Inspectors Head to Cincinnati over Renee Threats

Two Lorain postal inspectors and Detective Fiorestino Garcia left Lorain at noon to investigate threats linked to Daniel J. Renee, who was killed by a mailed bomb last week. An earlier related story appeared on page 17.

Lorain Fiorestino Garcia Cincinnati O Daniel J. Renee

Bearded Sheffield Officer Faces Suspension Over Beard

Sheffield police officer Steve Chozinski, after saying he would shave his beard, risks suspension as village council issues an ultimatum to remove the facial hair. Mayor Kale notes beard prohibition in police appearance rules and plans further talks with Choainski.

Sheffield Steve Chozinski Colorado Ave Chotinski Donald Dobos Chovinski Lewis Kale Choainski

Viet lull ends push not likely yet

In a report from Saigon, ground fighting south of the capital intensified as 192 enemy troops were killed and American forces engaged Viet Cong units near Phu Vinh and the Mekong Delta. Officials warned of continued attacks on Saigon and northern cities despite enemy withdrawals, with large-scale operations and air strikes ongoing.

Saigon U.S da Nang Hue U.S. Sth Mekong Delta U.S. 9Th Division Phu Vinh

GRAFTON school board votes bond and adopts budget

GRAFTON school board approves a 550000 bond issue for the November ballot and adopts a 2447525 budget for the next year, reflecting local financing and planning for district needs.

Grafton — School Board AVON Regional Council of Governments

Kansas City zoo reports rare four pound gorilla birth

The Kansas City zoo announced a rare newborn gorilla weighing four pounds born last night. An attendant found the infant during cage checks. Dr. Robert Hodge tranquilized the mother Jungle Jeannie so the infant could be moved to an incubator for observation and care. Zoo Supt. Donald R. Dietlein said such captive births are uncommon and infant survival is even rarer.

Kansas City Kansas City Zoo Robert Hodge Jungle Jeannie Jeannie Zoo Donald R. Dietlein

Two killed in turnpike crash near Amherst

Two people from Wyan Dotte Michigan died when a 1968 model car left a curve and slammed into a roadside I-beam pole two miles west of the Vermilion Valley Service Plaza. Mrs Shoop was pronounced dead at the scene after rescue efforts. Her 17 year old son Wendell died later at Amherst Hospital. The driver was en route to Cleveland with the woman reportedly a passenger. The crash occurred about 8 15 a m and the highway patrol logged the incident at 8 30 a m. The car split in half at the firewall and the I-beam pole bent only slightly. A striped tiger plush toy survived unharmed in the back seat. A hot rod sign under the license plate read Drive like hell you ll get there.

Amherst Wyandotte, Mich Wendell Vermilion Valley Service Plaza

Bendix Union Votes Sunday For New Auto Brake Contract

United Auto Workers Local 971 schedules a 9:30 a.m. Sunday ratification meeting at the Lake Theater for Bendix Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Co. after bargaining committee reaches a tentative contract. The 1000-member local, whose Cleveland Street plant workers are on pending status, awaits vote outcomes following the last contract's 7:01 a.m. expiration.

Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Co United Auto Workers Local 971 Lake Theater Broad St Frank J. Lender Cleveland Street

Weather Outlook With Showers and Warmth Continuing

Weather forecast notes showers and continued warmth with widely scattered afternoon or evening shower chances. Highs reach the upper 90s, except near Lake Erie where cooler. Low tonight around Saweet, details on page 6 after 8:59 PM.

Lake Erie

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