20 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
5
President Kennedy’s illness prompts cancellations of major trips and events. He cancels the Los Angeles airport dedication and a June 2 Hawaii speech, with Vice President Johnson acting in his stead. A White House plan for a news conference is also cancelled as doctors reassess treatment.
Police filed twelve warrants for business open on Sundays across Lorain County and Cleveland area stores including Giant Tiger Lawson's and Joe Nordan Center. Charges cite suffering or permitting a business to be open Sundays while some store managers disputed applicability of the state blue law. The kingpin dispute centers on whether industries fall under the statute with higher courts weighing the law's reach.
A NAS A Sandusky team repurposed atom physics work to craft a safe adjustable outdoor set for 22 residents of the Wight Home for Retarded Children. They reinforced braces and provided guidance to use the equipment, with seven of the children able to enjoy it while others faced coordination challenges. The project involved several named workers Dick Dagleish Vance Console Jim Conslin Bob Belknap Rob Chamberlain and Edmonswingers.
Unemployment in Lorain Erie Huron and Sandusky counties declined last week dropping 607 to about 8 750. Regular claims 478 and 129 federal extensions. Elyria and Lorain see modest new claims while total ongoing regular and extended claims reach 5 031 in the four counties.
The article explains how rapid barometric drops amplify tornado destruction beyond wind speed. It notes the Weather Bureau’s public alerts, the “It Looks Like A Tornado” pamphlet, and the Tornado Alley observer system. It details conditions, origins, and historic deadly events in Missouri Chaos Indiana and other states.
Senate highway panel hearings probe alleged misuse of highway funds in data gathering for Gov. DiSalle’s campaign spending message. Whalen produced payroll records showing vacations and altered entries. Wallace cites advance payroll edits. Critics demand official inquiry while Wallace seeks further testimony.
George Eastment track coach at Manhattan College is named dean of men effective July 1.
John Born of Henrietta Township left yesterday to attend a four week 4-H leadership training exchange program at Pennsylvania State University. In return Penn State will send a top 4-H student to Ohio State University. Born, son of Harvey and Mrs. Born, Edison Road, Amherst RD 2, has earned many 4-H honors. The Ohio State University junior was chosen to the Ohio 4-H Advisory Council representing 22 counties. He has been a junior leader in 4-H since 1956 and served on the Junior Fair Board from 1956 to 1958. He received a $250 county fair board scholarship in 1958.
County commissioners schedule a July 5 hearing at 8:30 am to review the general fund for 1962. Department heads will present requests totaling 2 727 264, about 252 820 more than the current appropriation, with estimates often conservative.
Kipton nominates Watts and Buck for mayor while incumbent James Miles declines renomination and nine candidates seek six council seats. Other council nominees include Ingersoll, Tues Jr., Snider, Harr, Dennison, Williams, Davies and Leimbach.
The Torain Journal seeks FCC approval to buy 110 common shares for 70000 from Sanford A. Schaffitz converting WWIZ to full Lorain ownership. WWIZ has 200 common and 200 preferred shares with par 20000 each, since 1959.
The Supreme Court limited use of evidence obtained during a 1957 Kansas City police search for obscene material at Miss Mapp's home. Justices adjourned until October 2 after issuing 33 opinions totaling 422 pages and debated variances in three decisions.
Police Lt Cy Cordrey announced a planned crackdown on drivers with defective headlamps and license plate lights and those who fail to signal turns. The initiative follows traffic safety checks on West Ave last week and yesterday, with warnings issued and one defect in three hours. Isaac Hunley, 42, of 133 Hamilton St Lorain, was charged with driving a car with a faulty muffler during the check.
The 35th annual Girls State opens in Columbus with 1,040 participants campaigning for governor and other top posts. Federalist and Nationalist tickets list candidates including Patricia Myers Elyria and Rebecca Eischhorn Middletown. A caucus and talent night program are planned as girls vie for legislative and county offices. Mayors of 21 cities were sworn in Monday night.
Wichita Falls district reports a prisoner who avoided jail by performing janitorial duties at the front door. The man, charged with burglary and robbery, was later simply walked away and remains at large as officials prepare to swear in new officials Wednesday.
The City Council voted 63 to override Mayor Oscar G. Dunn’s veto of a distressed merchandise sale ordinance. The measure requires pre sale permits after inventory, with a 30 day initial permit and up to two extensions, each costing 100 dollars. Opponents were Councilmen Richard Baird John Katko and Clarence Schultz.
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