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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1960
Page
6
The Cleveland Indians reach a $35,000 deal with Rocky Colavito, a concession after his initial $45,000 demand, while Frank Lane trims the figure and boosts it later. The piece revisits Colavito’s rise from Daytona Beach camps to major league status and reflects on Lane’s management.
The Chatter Box notes signs of spring despite cold snaps and urges gardeners to resist rushing planting. A field supervisor warns against removing winter protection too early while seed catalogs arrive from north, and Cedar Waxwings and robins appear, hinting at migratory patterns.
East under pressure against a no trump with North South vulnerable, the declarer chooses a dummy reversal plan to tackle diamonds and hearts. West leads a singleton spade, East wins the queen, clubs cash, then South trumps and continues the heart and diamond sequence aiming to establish a safe line. The hand analysis weighs the risks of finesses and the impact of discards on the master hand.
Sheffield Lake residents elected officers for the Garden Club with John L. Groleau named president and Mrs Manon Baste as vice president. Recording secretary and corresponding secretary positions were filled by Mrs Patnaa Le mieux and Mrs Elsaine Spradlin, with Robert Kuhn as treasurer. A dinner in April will install the new officers. Plans include supplying plants for a new stone planter in the village hall as part of ongoing remodeling projects.
A montage of reader exchanges praising Jim Bishop’s column, debate over dog vaccination fees, plans for July conservation activities near Grafton, and reflections on awards and political opinions. The piece blends community chatter with upcoming outdoor journalism projects and a note that spring is approaching.
The article outlines upcoming four cent Credo stamps including Jefferson, Francis Scott Key, Lincoln, and Patrick Henry with release plans at Monticello, Baltimore, Richmond, and later dates in 1961. It notes design elements such as grey frame printing brown on white, and a dove within an olive wreath. It also mentions SEATO commemorative May 31 and local stamp club meeting details in Oberlin and North Olmsted.
In New York City a retired officer argues against early retirement after 20 years of service. He questions pensions as recruitment bait and notes many veterans pursue private sector work or leisure, urging raises after 20 years to retain experienced personnel until normal retirement age.
The piece questions who should set education policy and divide school vs parental responsibilities. It debates local control versus broader bureaucratic oversight, citing Conant, Better Schools, and Lieberman on lay input, public opinion, and potential shift from local boards to state or national controls.
Young Elyria Joan reflects on a recent EHS event where first class-ring orders arrived, juniors and left-handed students modeled rings and watched the stones gleam. The piece notes the festive mood, eager students, and a sense of tradition expanding with each passing year.
Notes from London report Mrs Louisa seeks divorce amid talks of education, crops and district priorities. The piece teases Elyna and EHS senior class play plans and hints at Columbus Berea issues. It comments on school funding, culture and a playful jab at school activities and politics.
Elyria 4-H members were tested on saddle parts and proper stock feed. Reporters Mary Schoheld David Schoheld James Codb and Susan Wolfe spoke on horse types and origins. Next meeting is March 14 at 8 p.m.
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