Lorain Crew Aboard Titanic Carrier Fight Fire
Firemen and ship crews battled a blazing carrier named Roger Blough as James Camp a 36 year old Lorain rigger recalled joining the general alarm and returning aboard after the head count Camp was taken to Lorain St Joseph Hospital with smoke inhalation along with many electricians carpenters and other workers aiding to fight the blaze
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Lorain
James Camp
Roger Blough
Camp
Kansas Ave
Lorain St. Joseph Hospital
Steinbrenner stresses crew over ship at Lorain briefing
George M. Steinbrenner III, chair of the American Ship Building Co., told reporters that the lives of the missing men matter most. He said ships can be rebuilt, but lives cannot be regained, and hinted the fire damaged ore carrier may delay completion by about a year. The ship, under construction since September, was still burning as he spoke and the damages could not be detailed.
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Lorain
George M. Steinbrenner III
Bulding Co
American Ship Building Co
Roger Brough Fire Damages Massive Ore Carrier
A fire in the after end of the Roger Brough may cost up to 10 million dollars, destroying the area housing expensive equipment. Officials anticipate delays to delivery and sea trials into 1973 while salvage and rebuilds proceed. The vessel, owned by U S Steel and built by American Ship, had been christened recently and was the largest ore carrier on the Great Lakes with a 45,000 ton capacity and 10,000 ton per hour self unloading rate.
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Roger Brough
U.S. Steel
Roger Blough
Great Lakes
Erie
Erie Marine Division
Litton Industries
Roger Bough
Brother of Elyrian man trapped aboard ship vigil at yard
James Moore watches rescue efforts at the American Ship Building Co. in Lorain as his brother Leonard Jr. and three others remain trapped below the engine room of the freighter Roger Blough. Fire crews foam the hold and oil-smeared floors raise safety concerns. Moore condemns lack of fire watch and vows to stay through the night.
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Elyrian
James Moore
Bellfield Ave
Elyria
American Ship Building Co
Lorain
Moore
Leonard Jr
Barbara St
Roger Blough
Elyria High School
Mary
Leonard Sr
Clinton Ave
Navy
Injured in ore freighter fire many named workers listed
Eighteen people were injured in the ore carrier Roger Blough fire at American Ship Building Co. Lorain. Admitted to St. Joseph Hospital in fair condition for smoke inhalation were Lorain Fire Lt. Harry Stewart and firefighters Andrew Demyan Robert Sprague Willie Chavis, plus employees Herbert Morrow James Camp Jessie Godsey. Treated and released were William Meldrum vice president. Capt. Alfred Camm and several firemen with burns sprains and bruises.
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Lorain
Roger Blough
American Ship Building Co
St. Joseph Hospital
Harry Stewart
Euclid Ave
Andrew Demyan
Andrews PI
Robert Sprague
Cleveland Blvd
Willie Chavis
West River Rd
Elyria
Herbert Morrow
Collins
James Camp
Kansas Ave
Jessie Godsey
Foster Park Rd
Amherst
William Meldrum
Alfred Camm
Longbrook Rd
James Brown
Lexington Ave
al Budka
West 1Th St
Michael Calabrese
W. 38Th St
Richard Catalano
Washington Ave
Dennis Kolttas
Concord Ave
George Kascho
Infinity Lane
Louis Kovleski
Bast Dist St
Paul Linna
Main Ave
Fadward Rastovski
Oberlin Ave
City suit over zoning and a misaddressed letter
Elyria officials face a Lorain County court suit filed by John and Lena Elswick at 529 W River St N alleging the city failed to enforce zoning and pollution rules after neighbor John Elkin continued car repair and spray painting. A misaddressed letter to occupant prompted the action. officials investigate the mailing error and Elkin has ceased improper work.
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Elyria
Lorain County
John
Lena Elswick
River St
Robert M. Stephen
Elswicks
John Elkin
River St. N
Charles Lee
Vermont Road
RD 2
Elkin
Safety Service
James T. Tracey
Kosma J Glavas
Tracey
Pease opposes Camera as full-crew law stays
In Ohio House action on the proposed repeal of the full crew law for diesel trains, Rep. Donald Pease voted for repeal while Rep. J Leonard Camera voted against it. Camera argued the bill would remove staffing limits and deny safety protections, stating railroads are not as financially strained as claimed and that firemen issues should be settled by labor talks.
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Pease
Columbus
Ohio House
Lorain County
Robert A. Manning
Akron
House of Representatives
Donald J. Pease
Doberlin
J. Leonard Camera
Dlprain
Ohio
Camera
Caboose
Lorain
Contract to clear courthouse of pigeon mites awarded
The Lorain County Commissioners awarded Central Exterminating Co. a $25 first spray and $15 monthly chemical treatment to eradicate pigeon mites at the Lorain County Courthouse. Spraying will occur tomorrow after the building closes as employees report sustained bites from the insects harbored by pigeons.
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Lorain County
Central Exterminating Co
North Ridge Rd
Elyria LINK Seeks Better Privacy With New Center
Elyria’s drop in center for drug abusers moves next door from 700 Middle Ave to 706 Middle Ave, expanding from two rooms to a larger facility with a reception area six rooms a kitchen and privacy focused design. Howard Cleveland Jr of Youth Services Inc notes services include private counseling with potential free minor medical care and no crash pad without staff. moving during phone installation and furniture donations.
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Elyria
Howard Cleveland Jr
Lorain County
Youth Services Inc
Elyria Link
Middle Ave
Beacon Home
Beacon
Cleveland
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Steinbrenner
BOARD
George Steinbrenner III
American Ship
U.S. Steel Corp
Congressmen
The
Ship Building Company and
Clyde R. Burdue
Darrow Rd
Vermilion
John D. Alexander
Central Dr
George KE. Adams
28Th St
Shipbuilding Company
John Burn
George E. Adams
George
Buri
Adams
Angeline Alexander
Joseph T. Maynard
Maynard
By Anita Schrodt
Stephen
Robert J. Caldwell
Chronicle-Telegram Bureau
Replease
Oberlin
Mlyria Link
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