This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
1
In a dramatic Paris landslide many homes are wiped out as the earth caves in over a two block area. Nineteen people die and 49 are injured while officials warn the geology may repeat. Police and fire crews search the wreckage for survivors as a crater swallows houses and a three story apartment building.
Andre Boudry, 12, recalls a catastrophic event as a section vanished into the earth. He describes poles, trees, and houses snapping away and the ground snatching beneath his feet, calling it like the end of the world.
A jumble of items includes a suggested foreign trade mission for Lorain County industry, state pollution law violations at a sewage point, Jaycees seeking public input on next year’s costs, and a Northeastern Ohio forecast. Partly cloudy with showers, 72 to 78, cooler nights with low 50s, and a five day outlook of cooler moderation by Monday.
Gen Rafael L. Trujillo Jr. assumes effective rulership after his father's assassination in Ciudad Trujillo. He creates a joint chiefs of staff post, pledges anti Communist policy, and promises to track down the killers while appealing for national unity.
President Kennedy and French President de Gaulle urged restraint on Berlin amid Soviet pressure. He pledged continuing NATO strength and cooperation with France while outlining aims at Geneva Laos talks and planned talks with Khrushchev in Vienna. Harriman and other aides prepare the final strategy for five days of talks.
Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney told a Senate subcommittee that Ingemar Johansson should not have fought Patterson due to brain trauma risks. Tunney called for federal boxing controls to curb the sport’s exploitation and criticized the use of closed circuit TV in championship matches.
A large storm battered central and northern Ohio causing at least one million dollars in damage. Power lines felled, trees downed, and homes hit across multiple counties. Marion and surrounding areas reported injuries and emergency crews worked to restore electricity and detour traffic.
A University of Cincinnati researcher warns the cosmetics industry has not done enough basic research before bringing products to market. He urges more rigorous testing and factual safety data to protect consumers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.