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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1968
Page
10
A firebomb was thrown through a window at Slackys Variety Store at 1814 Lake Ave shortly after midnight. The fire caused minor damage to a beer area which was quickly extinguished by deputies, with the rest of the device burned outside. investigation continues.
A daughter born Friday to Mr and Mrs Denny Woods of 1213 Bank Street Elba McClellan at 5614 St Ave North Ridgeville. A son born to Mr and Mrs J K Goforth of 526 Cleveland Street. A son born to Mr and Mrs dues Moore of 813 Oakwood Street.
A son to Mr and Mrs Richard Hester 75 South Professor Street a son to Mr and Mrs John Pippert RD 2 Julius Merchant 289 Lincoln Street a daughter to Mr and Mrs James Sparks Hale Road Charles Simes 171 East Herrick Ave Wellington a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Stanfield RD 3 Wellington.
Amherst Hospital lists Charles Stickler at 321 West 27th Street Lorain as a patient or associate in its records, reflecting a local healthcare notice.
A burglar broke a north side window of the Amherst American Legion Post 118 on Thursday night and stole four bottles of liquor. Lorain County deputies reported no other items taken and no injuries noted.
An homage notes the passing of Pearl M. Cox on July 20 1957 with memories from family and friends. The piece speaks to her patience strength and gentle nature and recalls shared moments and enduring affection for a beloved figure in the community.
Obituaries report deaths in Elyria and Lorain including George Kovalchik 65 of Valley City and Hermina Lengyel 44 of Lorain. Other mourners include Edith Thayer 74 Berlin Heights and Anna Druzsin 80 Lorain with services planned at St. Michael St. Ladislaus and Calvary cemeteries. Burial details, rosaries, and funeral home visit times are listed.
Akron police and National Guardsmen did not enforce the dusk to dawn curfew as mayor and civil rights leaders met. Residents stayed indoors while patrols continued and tear gas was used on youths along Wooster Avenue. About 100 guardsmen remained on duty from an initial 700 deployed. In Lima, Peru, Carlos Boza, 61, admitted stealing a wheelchair because he could not afford a place to sit.
Police pursued Herrera for miles as he ran red lights and refused to slow. At 36th Street an officer fired into the hood when Herrera reached under the dash. Herrera and a passenger surrendered after the crash near Dallas Avenue. Texas has 67000 miles of state toll free highways.
In Sante Fe New Mexico a wooden cane with a silver head, bearing Abraham Lincoln's name and the year 1863, symbolizes the governor's authority for Zuni Pueblo leaders. The Lincoln cane now anchors ceremonies, alongside older Spanish and Mexican canes, and the Zuni once lost theirs but recovered the original after a substitution was sent back to Washington.
Lorain policeman Ptl. Joseph Graziano, suspended yesterday for seeking a year off to take a $6,000 federal grant program at Lorain County Community College, resigned today. Safety Director Mramor and Police Chief Malinovsky cited staff shortages and denied granting leaves, noting Graziano had his schedule adjusted for night courses and had previously received special days off while a part time student.
A noon fire at the Dew Drop Inn in Huntington caused 8000 to 10000 dollars in damage. An outdoor sign likely sparked the blaze from a short circuit. The Amvets quarters above the tavern suffered water damage while the Timko family sheltered with relatives. Fire officials cited insurance on the premises and noted the owner William Swartz and operator Fred Timko.
Rome’s Isola Tiberina, formed from river silt, sits in the Tiber as one of the world’s earliest man made islands. Built bridges linked to the city in ancient times, it housed Aesculapius temple after a 291 BC plague and now hosts Fatebenefratelli Hospital with a church, pharmacy, and modest dwellings.
Senate backers urge staying in session until Abe Fortas is confirmed as Chief Justice and Holmer Thornberry named to replace him. Opponents grill the nominees while Sen. McClellan signals possible support shift. Judiciary Committee plans Thornberry questioning as Fortas fate remains uncertain.
Robert F. Conway director of Project Equality for northeast Ohio will speak at the Lorain County Council on Religion and Society luncheon at the Holiday Inn on Rt 57. Project Equality promotes using church purchasing to expand job opportunities and urges surveys of hiring practices without regard to race.
A 21 year old Elyria woman Ivy M Kane suffered knee and neck injuries in a two car collision on West Bridge Street Elyria. She was treated and released at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Police say she was southeastbound when two cars pulled out turning in front of her causing a stop. Grover C Smith 32 RD 2 Rt 303 Grafton struck her rear. Smith cited for failure to stop within an assured clear distance.
Capital Theater will reopen in Elyria on a Wednesday, manager Don Abels says. The Capital, closed since May 19, will premiere with Yours Mine and Ours, and showings start at 7 15 and 9 30 nightly with weekend matinees and a late 11 p m showing Saturdays. Rosemary's Baby is next.
AP dispatch from Hong Kong reports Red Guard factions in Kwangsi disrupt rail and highway traffic as the regular army struggles to halt a week of factional fighting that has killed at least five. The Liuchow Workers Headquarters Bulletin says trains bound for arms and ammunition are being raided and shipments to North Vietnam are being diverted or stolen. Unconfirmed accounts from Carton note panic and nightly assassinations targeting opposing factions.
Governor Rhodes announces the appointment of State Senator Harry V. Jump of the 13th district to a 15 member Task Force on Vocational and Technical Education. Jump from Willard joins the panel to study Ohio's education structure and propose modern drafts for the Governor and General Assembly.
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