Slaying at Woodford Ave Tavern Sparks Police Hunt
Elyria police search for a suspected killer, an area sanitation worker, in the shooting death of Joseph Louis Johnson, 31, a father of three, who was killed near the Wagon Wheel Bar on Woodford Avenue. Johnson, of 355 Bond Street Johnson, a General Motors Fisher Body employee, died from a .25 caliber bullet to the skull. Witnesses say an argument preceded the shooting and the two men fled the bar, with the suspect identified as the argument’s subject. The coroner reports the death occurred after a late Saturday incident, with Johnson pronounced at Elyria Memorial Hospital around 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Detectives continue the investigation as page 4, col. 3 references further details.
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Hanoi backs IS claim amid peace talks push
A South Vietnamese official said Hanoi indicated support for the insurgent group in ongoing talks. Analysts note the Communists may concede on demanding a full withdrawal of U.S. troops, signaling a potential shift in Vietnam policy.
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Postwar aid plan seen nudging Vietnam peace talks
A UPT report funded for President Nixon outlines a ten year path to economic self reliance in South Vietnam with aid totaling about 2.50 billion dollars and US leadership reforms. Washington signals partial force withdrawal as Hanoi hints at de escalation while Rogers and Lodge propose phased troop removal over time in Paris talks.
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Polls Open 6 30 Tomorrow in Lorain County Bond Votes
Polls will be open from 6 30 tomorrow in Lorain County for voters judge bond issues levies and primary candidates. The 7 3 mills Elyria municipal operating levy tops the money questions while county offices bank hours vary with the county clerk and Elyria city offices closing at noon. Public taverns will lock during polling while most businesses maintain normal hours.
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Illinois racer killed in Black River regatta
Joliet speedboat racer George Lochen, 42, died after his boat flipped and struck the propeller during a 3 mile marathon at a regatta on the Black River in Lorain. He died at St. Joseph Hospital from multiple fractures and internal injuries after being rescued from the water following the 3 p.m. mishap.
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Arthur Mead
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Ambassador's Club
Greater Lorain
Herman Rageman
Train crash injures husband in Norwalk area
A freight train collision west of Fitchville River injured a man from Norwalk and killed a wife from RD 2 68. The westbound freight dragged their car onto the tracks at 8 30 a m. The husband was reported critically injured. the wife was killed. Authorities cited automatic warning devices as obstructed.
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Norwalk
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Fitchville
Paul L. 3
Wooster
Death linked to spider bite and brain virus in Amherst boy
Five year old Todd Quester died after a brown recluse spider bite on April 17 and a concurrent brain viral infection. Dr. Michael Wald of Babies and Children’s Hospital said the rare combination caused fatal brain dysfunction unseen in typical spider bites. The boy’s parents stood by his bedside as his condition worsened, despite treatment and anti-venom efforts.
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Donald Quester
South Lake Street
Amherst
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United States
Todd Quester remembered as boy who loved life
Amherst remembers five year old Todd Quester who died after a brown recluse spider bite. He was active in kindergarten, loved music and story time, enjoyed nursery school, and looked forward to starting kindergarten. His family praised hospital staff and a nurse who cared for him. Military and civilian aircraft assisted in his life-saving efforts.
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Charles
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Vermilion Junior High
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Quester
Mrs. Quester
Children's Hospital
Cleveland
Louisa Money
Brazil
Weather in the 70s and scattered showers ahead
Tonight the low should be in the 60s with more mild temperatures. Tomorrow features partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions with a few showers likely. highs in the 70s. Wednesday brings partly cloudy weather with scattered showers and little temperature change. Northeast winds today, diminishing tomorrow. Sunrise at 6 19 am and sunset today at 7 pm. Details on page 2.
Elyria cleans town with Cha-Key-Tah Brass parade
Pat Reith and Elyria High School students from the Cha-Key-Tah Brass led a spring town-cleaning near the downtown Post Office steps. Sponsored by the Elyria Business and Professional Women's Club, the effort scattered dust across the city. A photo record on page 18 highlights the event.
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