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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1960
Page
1
Cardinal O'Hara urges conformity to God's will through Lent. He emphasizes penance, self-denial, and bearing the cross with Christ to lighten the burden of sin, guiding parents to train children from infancy toward heavenly aims and spiritual profit during Lent.
Clare George will retire as active editor of The Chronicle-Telegram on April 1 after a long tenure since 1927. He becomes editor emeritus and will maintain an office at The Chronicle Telegram to advise management and represent the paper in public service. Robert W. Funk rises to editor of the editorial page. Edward A. Wilson is named editor of wire news.
An Elyria editorial reflects on 35 years with The Chronicle Telegram since 1925. The writer recalls early plant locations, ownership changes, and plans for a new building, praising community growth and expressing optimism that the best is yet to come for Elyria and Lorain County.
Republic Steel Corp begins a $159 million 1960 capital program with major upgrades at the Elyria Steel and Tubes Division. A new reheating furnace, a 18 ton capacity facility, and a modern conveyor system will boost efficiency. Five mill stands and electrical gear will raise production and cut maintenance. Other projects include sites in Youngstown Warren Buffalo Chicago and Gadsden.
In Montevideo police fired tear gas and water cannon at leftist students during Eisenhower's South American tour stop. The President ducked as tear gas reached his car while crowds cheered, marking the high point of his reception.
The forecast indicates cloudy conditions with possible snow in the northern and eastern regions. Temperatures fluctuate from the mid 70s to the 20s on Thursday, with guidance suggesting a broad range earlier in the week.
Sgt Elois Presley boards a Military Air Transport Service plane in Frankfurt at 11 20 am est ending a two year term as the army's ordinary GI. Police and public relations squads protect him from fans as troops and officers prepare Operation Elvis to ensure a smooth departure for McGuire AFB New Jersey.
Police guarded a Gary suburb as shotgun fire dispersed a pack of about 200 dogs threatening John Foster Dulles Elementary School pupils. Warden Vito Manno reported 35 to 20 dogs killed and 10 captured, while Paul Nish was bitten during the blast. Mothers fear sending children to school. Notes of confusion and typos in the source remain.
UPI reports a vast international relief effort as U.S. and French air forces fly in doctors nurses and supplies to Agadir Morocco. Officials and leaders estimate thousands dead and injured amid mass burials and refugee evacuations in the quake and flood devastated city.
Mass protests against racial segregation spread nationwide as Tennessee Negroes accept jail terms in Nashville for nonviolent sit-ins. Stay tuned for follow up on Vanderbilt church leader James Lawson Jr. and similar actions at Alabama State College and colleges in New Jersey Illinois Pennsylvania and California.
A Santa Fe passenger train collided with a fuel truck near Bakersfield causing 17 deaths and many injuries. Fire raged as responders worked to reach trapped passengers amid wreckage and fuel spills. Authorities said the forward coach and several cars were badly damaged.
An all male jury in Boston acquitted Dutch radio operator Willem Van Rie of all counts in the death of his shipboard paramour after more than 45 hours of deliberation. The verdict followed a murder trial that began Tuesday evening.
Controversy over Elyria Health Board positions ends with appointment of new member. Lorain district notes indicate progress in local education and school issues as boards discuss next year’s needs.
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