Collision sinks destroyer as Melbourne plows through
At 4:15 a.m. Philippine time the Australian carrier Melbourne cut the U.S. destroyer USS Frank E. Evans in two during SEATO maneuvers 650 miles southeast of Manila. One American sailor died, 73 missing, 216 survivors from the destroyer later transferred to USS Kearsarge, with one critically injured flown to Cam Ranh Bay.
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Navy
Melbourne
Frank E. Evans
Manila
USS
Kearserge
U.S
Cam Ranh Bay
Saigon
Dangers of Plane Guard Duty in Destroyers Highlighted
Navy reports stress the plane guarding task as among the most exacting and hazardous duties for destroyers during fleet operations. The Melbourne Evans collision underscored the risks as destroyers must maintain precise positions while carriers run at top speed into the wind.
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New York
Melbourne
USS
Frank E. Evans
South China Sea
Clive Kelly
Adelaide
Evans
Four Ohioans aboard Evans split in two ship disaster
Four Ohioans were aboard the destroyer USS Frank E. Evans when it was cut in two by the Australian carrier Melbourne in the South China Sea. The Ohioans listed include James Fred Dykes II of Lancaster John Allen Sauvey of Marblehead Robert Gracely Jr of Lima and William Crabtree of Columbus.
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Columbus
Frank E. Evans
Melbourne
South China Sea
Evans
James Fred Dykes Iit
Lancaster
John Allen Sauvey
Marblehead
Robert Gracely Jr
Lima
William Crabtree
Fatal apartment blaze claims a dozen lives in Kansas City
Fire swept a three story brick building killing 12 people including eight children and one infant. Twenty four residents escaped or were assisted down ladders as eleven fire units battled the blaze amid limited water pressure. Lawr ence Smith saved his infant before leaping from a window. the child died at Mercy Hospital while his wife Barbara and another child perished.
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Kansas City
Lawrence Smith
Harry
Mercy Hospital
Smith
Barbara
Sick pay affidavits flood city auditor office
About 200 Elyria employees seek sick pay for May 18–31, while 260 of 330 were absent during the period amid a sick call strike. City Auditor Edwin G. Haywood reviews affidavits and doctor certificates to determine valid claims and payroll timing.
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Elyria
Edwin G. Haywood
Haywood
Glavas
Two Car Crash Kills Loraiite on Turnpike
A Lorain woman Mrs. Frank Birt aged 69 and a Pennsylvania man Frank Byta aged 46 were killed in a two car crash on the turnpike near exit 16 in Youngstown. Several others including Frank Birt 69 Clara Reynolds 68 Ida Abell 85 and Randall Byra 20 were injured and listed in fair condition at Southside Hospital. The crash occurred around 8 20 pm when Byra lost control crossing the median and struck the Birt vehicle. State Patrol is investigating with Schwartz Spence and Boyer Home for Funerals handling arrangements for Mrs Birt.
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Youngstown
Lorain
Pennsylvania
Frank
Florence) Birt
9Th Street
Byta
New Cumberland Pa
Southside Hospital
Frank Birt
9Th St
Clara Reynolds
West Erie Ave
Ida Abell
Washington Ave
Randall Byra
New Cumberland
Randall Bura
Berea Post
State Patrol
Weather Summary for Today and Tomorrow
Clearing and cool tonight with lows around 40. Mostly sunny and warmer tomorrow with highs in the upper 60s. Thursday looks variable cloudiness with a chance of showers and cooler. Winds diminish tonight and become west to southwest 10 to 15 mph tomorrow. Sunset 8 55 p.m. Sunrise 5 55 a.m. HGH 58 at 9 a.m. yesterday. LOW 46 at 6 a.m. today. Details Page 12.
Job applicant answers political overthrow question
A job seeker faced a government loyalty query in an application blank. He wrote Violence in response to whether he would advocate overthrow by subversion or force.
Oberlin council approves apartment project after protest
Oberlin officials vote to approve an apartment complex following a final protest. The decision comes amid discussions on housing needs and neighborhood impact as residents voiced concerns during the final hearing.
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Oberlin — Council
Carpenters Accept 2.05 Hourly Raise in Lorain County
Carpenters in the Lake Erie District ratified a two year contract with the Ohio Contractors Association. The wage increase starts immediately to raise the rate from 6.00 to 6.60 per hour with 30 cents in September and 60 cents in April 1970. The wage reopeners allow extra talks after September 15 1970 if inflation or higher wages occur in other trades. About 600 workers are affected in Lorain County.
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Norwalk
Lake Erie
Carpenters Council
Ohio Contractors’ Association
Carpenters
Paul Loper
Loper
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SEATO
Radio Australia
Singapore
Philippine
Kearsarge
James E. Kyes
Everett F. Larson
Frank FE. Evans
Cmdr
A. 8. McLemore
P'Ene
Canada
NATO
Ottawa
Leo Cadieux
Europe
Mary Cohen
Kosma J. Glavas
Srvice
Loraiite
Schwartz, Spence and Boyer Home For Funerals
Laborers Union
C-T
John Kenney
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North Ridgeville
Wellington
Columbia
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Lorain County
Laborers’ Union
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