27 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1962
Page
1
The Supreme Court’s school prayer decision rattles constitutional lawyers and raises fears about the court’s prestige. Critics warn the ruling could fuel anti religious sentiment among the public, with groups like the John Birch Society-ready to attack the court’s stance.
The Supreme Court decision upholding school prayer prompts fierce reactions in both houses. Southern lawmakers and critics challenge the ruling while urging adherence to national tradition. Kennedy and former presidents join opponents as some Southerners vow defiance amid heated public debate.
Lorain County public schools report no official conflict with the Supreme Court decision banning daily state prayers. Educators and legal advisers say classroom prayers may be informal and nonsectarian if approved by parents, with some preferring silent moments. County leaders express mixed feelings but uphold freedom to pray in a democracy.
Federal Judge George Rosling extended a restraining order against the Flight Engineers International Association until 4 p.m. EDT July 6 to allow an orderly hearing on Pan Am pilots strike issues. Testimony and arguments were set for the Brooklyn federal court as FEIA and Pan Am negotiators seek to avoid renewed walkouts amid reduced cockpit crews and a summer travel lull.
Thirteen inmates defied guards atop a water tower at Western Correctional Institution in Pittsburgh to protest what they call cruel and inhuman treatment. The protest began with Robert Payne, 28, then 12 more joined as guards fired warning shots. officials arrived, a news conference was planned, while the warden ordered guards to ignore the demonstrators.
Washington (UPI) The Senate investigations subcommittee opened its Estes inquiry with Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman asked to testify after staff outlined the probe into Estes multi million dollar farm empire. Freemans appearance follows GOP demand to answer complaints about department correspondence and alleged distortions. More than 50 witnesses are slated to testify over the coming weeks.
Two men in Swindon England were fined 3.60 each for being drunk and disorderly atop a 100 foot crane. The incident was reported by UPI and highlights local enforcement of public safety.
Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover testified that the Navy exaggerates the expense of nuclear powered ships, arguing a 20 year life cost is about 1.5 times that of conventional vessels. He mocked cost rises in aviation and birth rates, and questioned service academy graduates compared with European students based on exam standards.
Sunny with little change in temperature today. High around 82 with fair, cool tonight near 52 to 58. Thursday will be sunny and warmer. Tuesday temperatures near 62 with a prior year reading around 48 to 74. Precipitation data incomplete for 24 hour period ending Tuesday afternoon.
President Kennedy was expected to publicly warn China on military action in the Formosa area during a 4 p.m. EDT news conference. Aides indicated the speech would address Red military buildup opposite Taiwan, and the U S commitment to defend Quemoy and Matsu if attacked, amid fears of a broader strike toward Formosa.
Teddy Tucker nine year old Vermilion on the Lake resident died after accidentally hanging himself while playing cowboys at his grandmother Grady Tucker's farm on the Henderson Chester County line. Police report he tied a hangman’s knot, slipped it over his head, and could not loosen it. He died en route to Lexington Hospital. Services set for Thursday at Reed's Chapel Lexington. Burial in Lexington.
In county 4H circles, Archie Broadfoot is reelected as president and Steve Caruso as vice president. The report notes their reappointment and mentions page references. MIDVIEW School District parents protest student placement ideas, with charges outlined on page 13.
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