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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
1
Trujillo’s murder sparks a power struggle in the Dominican Republic as factions clash. U S policy, regional unrest, and potential foreign intervention loom, with Castro and Haiti eyed amid a tense, evolving crisis in Caribbean politics.
A new attempt at forming consistent county policy on blue laws is reported. The prosecutor calls a meeting on this topic, noting an initial, modest start during discussions in the interior pages.
Paris officials say President Kennedy moved toward giving France more parity with the United States and Britain in strategic decisions, backing a tri nation approach without creating a new organizational body. De Gaulle likely gains substantial influence, though a Three Power superstrategy board is not formed. Kennedy and De Gaulle met privately, aiming for broader consensus on Africa and Berlin.
Jackie Kennedy dominates Paris reception at the Hotel de Ville as crowds press in. The First Lady, in pink and white gown with Gothic Madonna hair, receives a gold wristwatch and stands out amid diplomats and journalists. Paris cheers her beauty and style, noting her strong influence on the city’s mood during Kennedy’s visit.
U S fears Castro move in after the assassination of Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. Refugee groups in New York claim credit and warn of a regional destabilization as clashes between the navy, army, and secret police surface. Senator Smathers calls for Marines to preserve order and elections. News continues on page 20.
Patricia Mason notes Lorain County employment edges upward though about 15 percent remain jobless. The Hire Now campaign yields little relief, with unemployment hovering 11.3 to 12 percent by April. Elyria placed about 200 workers last month at Joe Norhan Quality Discount Center, while Lorain reports 850 agricultural hires plus 300 other positions through OSEL.
Partly cloudy and warmer today with highs of 81 to 87. Expect scattered thundershowers late tonight, low 61 to 67, with more rain possible Friday morning followed by cooler conditions in the afternoon. Temperature range Wednesday reaching 40 to 77.
In Geneva the communists floated a Koreatype area truce in Laos as the 1d-nation conference adjourned for a plenary session. Observers doubt such a line could be drawn given widespread Red infiltration and the lack of a Korea style 38th Parallel. Communists privately proposed a temporary line to counter calls for unlimited ceasefire inspections in Southeast Asia.
Thomas Anthony Carpenter 23 native Elyrian fatally injured when he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree near his Gary home Sunday morning He died four hours later at St Mary Mercy Hospital He had just returned to Gary after four years in the U S Navy Surviving are his parents Clifford and Mrs Carpenter and two brothers Clifford Jr Don and two sisters Judith and Candace The Carpenter family lived on Farmace Street before moving to Gary
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