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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
1
A seven year old, Robert Studstill of Lorain, died after drowning at Century Park. Lifeguards, a coast guard unit, and a rescue squad retrieved him, with his family and church ties noted. The year’s drownings in the county include several young victims and various water sites.
Variable cloudiness and warmer humid air spread across Northeast Ohio with scattered thundershowers this afternoon. Winds shift from 12 to 20 knots early today to 15 to 25 knots this afternoon and tonight. partly cloudy skies continue with a chance of thunderstorms.
Seven year old Robert Sindstill drowned at Century Park after an afternoon swim. The tragedy occurred near 233 Augusta Ave as family witness and Coast Guard officer Charles Sindstill describes the day. Neighboring youngsters and a lifeguard watched as rescue efforts failed and the body was recovered in three feet of water. The Studstills were preparing to move to Duluth next week for Officer Studstil’s Coast Guard transfer.
The Senate neared final passage of a sweeping civil rights bill ending discrimination in voting, schools, employment, unions, public places, and federal funds. Supporters projected 77 or 78 votes, with Barry Goldwater expected to oppose due to objections on fair employment and private access provisions.
A fragmented page item lists varied topics including fishing questions readers want answered, county actions, school bus purchases, a foreign exchange student, and urban renewal plans. It notes Society for Crippled Children progress and multiple page referrals across Lorain County news sections.
Police in Niles investigate a car that crashed into a garage rear wall and exited through the opposite side. The vehicle had no engine, owner Frederick Joseph says he parked it for motor overhaul.
Leslie Anne King of Amherst was crowned Miss Sandusky and will compete in the Miss Ohio contest at Cedar Point next month. Kathryn McBride and Jerry Lynn Rogers also placed in regional events with other contestants named in the Sandusky pageant held at the Statler Hilton Hotel in Cleveland.
County commissioners consider annexing about 20.5 acres on the west side of Route 57 near Elyria Lorain Blvd. The tract includes Elyria Township Trustee John Keepp’s property. Herman L. Gerhart acts for petitioners. 14 day period allows additions or withdrawals before a public hearing date is set.
A 15 year old girl fled to West Berlin from East Germany on Thursday, police said, escaping over the border amid mounting family fears and political tensions.
NAACP and other leaders across Montgomery Tuscaloosa Gadsden Selma and St Augustine vow to test the civil rights bill the moment it becomes law Dr Martin Luther King Jr says communities must be assessed for compliance and demonstrate whether the act will be enforced James Farmer SNCC and CORE leaders insist demonstrations will continue and plans for mass action remain unchanged pending enforcement of the public accommodations section.
The report covers clashes as activists press for desegregation in St. Augustine Florida amid a planned negotiation. King rejects grand jury terms but signals possible town withdrawal if white leaders concede. Demonstrations continue near motels and pools, with arrests and a 30 day truce proposed.
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