31 Jul 1968
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1968
Page
1
United Steelworkers reach a record contract after secret talks lasting a month. The deal adds about 90 cents to a dollar to wages for 450000 workers over three years, with pension boosts, extended vacation, higher unemployment benefits, and enhanced medical and life coverage.
The Chronicle Telegram print edition provides contact numbers for Elyria and Lorain readers, listing Elyria 322 3321 and Lorain 244 6295 as key phone lines.
U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel announce changes in tin mill product prices shortly after agreeing to a new three year labor pact. Bethlehem posts a slight uprate set for August 8 with base prices, U S Steel sets October 1 through April 1 1969.
An overheated journal caused 28 eastbound Penn Central freight cars to derail on the Big Four line in Grafton at 5 37 am. No injuries. Main Street crossing blocked about four hours with 450 feet of track torn up and repairs expected in 24 hours. Trains rerouted via Crestline. B and O freight delayed.
Marvin Gibson 20 of Youngstown is held after a June 29 chase that killed Payne County deputy Jerry Beall and Cushing chief QO Rowden in Oklahoma. Gibson faces armed robbery charges in Elyria and is under guard at a Oklahoma City hospital. Wallace Brown, 19, also Youngstown, is jailed on armed robbery and auto theft.
North Ridgeville residents voted about three to one against a proposed urban renewal program in a special election. Total 104 opposed, 328 for. turnout about 39 percent of 3 585 registered voters. Ward two had the highest turnout with 467 ballots, 248 against. Mayor Noll blamed apathy and disinterest and ordered house to house inspections to report housing code violations.
Wellington officials announce the high school bond issue will appear on the ballot as the Wellington School Board moves to the upcoming election. The item follows prior attempts and aims to secure funding for facility upgrades.
Partly cloudy and warm conditions persist with showers and scattered thunderstorms tonight ending with cooler air tomorrow. Low temperatures near 60s. Tuesday temperatures range from the mid 50s to mid 70s with a 6:46 p.m. sunset and 6:22 a.m. sunrise. Details on page 14.
In Evanston Illinois the City Council defeated a proposal to permit liquor sales, despite the city housing the Woman's Christian Temperance Union headquarters and the town remaining dry. The issue prompted local debate as residents look to commerce and accessibility. Meyer Goldberg-Supermarket features are teased on pages 38 and 39 with images and ads for the Geara Opening and Work Retrecie store promotions at Ridgenew and other locations.
U S Ambassador W Averell Harriman charged North Vietnam with ruling through terror and urged Beijing to grant its people freedom. He spoke during the 15th Vietnam peace talks and criticized Saigon jail sentences for critics while accusing the United States of aggression and failing to honor the 1962 Laos accord.
Prague AP reports Czechoslovakia's reformers say talks between the Soviet Politburo and the Czechoslovak Presidium are progressing in Cerna Slovakia with an optimistic atmosphere. Brezhnev Kosygin heads the Soviet delegation seeking limits on Prague reforms and possible troop station on Czechoslovak soil.
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