Soviet troops withdraw from Czechoslovakia
Soviet forces sped out of Czechoslovakia as Czech reform leaders argued with Moscow over democratization. A summit between Communist leaders was discussed on Czech soil, easing tension but signaling a difficult stand to come. Washington protested Soviet accusations of Western meddling and urged clarification from Moscow.
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UPI
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Moscow
Washington
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Russia
Dean Rusk
Anatoly Dobrynin
Rusk
Dobrynin
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
U.S
Lorain County highway plans face delays and schedule shifts
Lorain County highway projects move down the schedule as the plan reviews extend. The 1-90 Lorain County final section now targets fall 1970, while Rt 58 widening to Wellington and other linkages face delayed completion dates and adjusted costs.
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Lorain County
West Ridge Road
RT. 301
Abbe Road
Sheffield Village
Rt. 58
Oberlin
Wellington
North Ridgeville
Delays in Lorain County highway plans amid schedule updates
Lorain County planning notes delays in Route 10 and I-90 turnpike connector projects. Officials cite state land acquisitions, a dam lake plan, and a new Silver Bridge design as causes. Clarence F. Cris singer of the Ohio State Highway Department provided the figures. Details on page 2.
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Lorain County
Rt. 10
Metropolitan Park
Ohio
Actress Delivers Fully Clothed Performances In New Film
The new movie features the leading actress in every scene fully dressed, marking a departure from more revealing on screen appearances. Critics note a restrained approach that emphasizes character and plot over sensuality.
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Bearn
Bas 9
Arab guerrillas hijack Israeli jet from Rome to Tel Aviv
An El Al Boeing 707 carrying 48 aboard was hijacked by armed Palestinians over the Mediterranean shortly after leaving Rome. The plane landed in Algiers where the crew and aircraft were seized while passengers, including two Americans, were held or released as negotiations continued. The hijacking was claimed by the Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
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Rome
Tel Aviv
Israel
el al
Mediterranean
Tragedy at Lorain Break Wall Drowns 5 Year Old
A five year old boy fell from Lorain's east break wall and drowned after fishing with his father George Pack and uncle Harvey Murray. Murray, Barry Pack, and the father were among those treated at St Joseph's. bystander Jeffery Meade alerted Coast Guard. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. and the body was recovered with rescue efforts continuing.
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Lorain
Barry Pack
Wil Hospital
Deogracias Abella
George Pack
Harvey Murray
Wilson St
Murray
St. Joseph's
Barry
Jeffery Meade
Florida Ave
Coast Guard
Elyria Board approves raise for starting teachers
The Elyria Board adopted a base starting salary of 6100 for first year teachers. A 250 raise for starting pay was approved, with a bachelor’s degree and experience affecting scale within a prorated system. An additional 200 boost applies to each step of the salary scale totaling about 315 extra yearly per employee with a 15 cent hourly increase for non teaching staff.
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Elyria
Elyria Board
Ee Ee Eee
Amherst Absences Stall Council Action
Amherst council meetings stall as absentee members hinder progress. The report notes missing quorum and delayed decisions affecting local governance and upcoming agenda items.
Lightning strikes Eaton man during hay baling on Chestnut Ridge
L John Myers of Chestnut Ridge Road Eaton Township was killed when a lightning bolt struck him while baling hay in a field on Chestnut Ridge Road. Wayne Dawson 17 of Syria helped at the scene. Dawson drove a tractor wagon. Myers was stacking hay on the wagon with his father Lawrence Myers. He died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 4 20 PM.
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Chestnut Ridge Road
Elyria Memorial Hospital
L. John Myers
Eaton Township
Lorain County
Myers
Wayne Dawson
Carol Lane
Syria
Durkee Road
Lawrence Myers
Dawson
Robert Ternes
Chronicle-Telegram
Bob
Storm Strikes Elyria Area Causing Fires and Outages
A summer storm blasted Elyria and nearby areas with high winds and lightning. One man, John Myers, 25, died after being struck near an Eaton Township farm. A 1-year-old boy in Cascade Park was uninjured. Power outages lasting up to 2 hours and 15 minutes affected Ridgeview Shopping Center, Duplex Foundry, and residential zones. Minor damage included toppled trees and downed lines at Lodi and Chestnut, with several fires and flooding reported.
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Ridgeview
Duplex
Washington Avenue
Bawnhart
Quarry
Courtland Bell
High Streets
Jaycox
Gaswok
Lodi
Chestnut Street
City Street
Fred McNally
Elyna
Elyria schools approve nine million one hundred eighteen thousand six hundred thirty four budget
The Elyria board of education approved a 1989 budget of 9 118 634 up from 7 740 642 the previous year. Salary totals rise with teachers payroll at 5 390 000 and retirement funds up to 300 000. The plan includes capital outlay 123 865 and other increases across library supplies and maintenance. A catch‑up program will address prior year cuts.
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Elyria Schools
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John Myers
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Elyna Savings & Toast
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