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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1965
Page
1
Elyria predicted turnout over half of registered voters as polling places report steady activity. Observers note issues on the ballot rather than candidates driving votes in Lorain County. By midmorning, some precincts had about 10 percent of registered voters casting ballots, with a late surge anticipated from workers.
Chronicle Telegram reports intense election coverage for Lorain County with WEOL radio broadcasts from 6:30 p.m. to results night’s end. Voter turnout expected around ten thousand to eleven thousand. May primary turnout was 39 percent with city registration over 21 000. Carlisle Township weighs annexation to Elyria amid possible future re votes on incorporation. Independent voters likely swing races. Elyria primed by mayoral races and charter issue. polling closes 6 30 p.m. with results by about 11 p.m.
Weather forecast notes mostly sunny and warmer conditions with a high around 4462. Text is garbled but indicates clearing skies and continued warmth into Wednesday with comfortable temperatures ahead.
Wellington council turns to investigate establishing a community improvement corporation to aid industry and discusses transferring 100 000 dollars to purchase land for a reservoir. Collected notes show related items across Columbia Township Lorain Oberlin North Ridgeville and Berlin Heights with various local governance topics.
Washington reports that Defense Secretary Roberts and other cabinet officials met to discuss disposal methods for 1.4 million tons of stockpiled aluminum. An industry source said representatives may join talks soon as NYSE trading reflected stock declines and a government move aims to ease the stockpile while preventing a sharp price drop.
A passenger train hammered into a crowded bus at a suburban grade crossing 18 miles north of Mexico City. At least 30 passengers died and 29 were injured, with many seriously hurt. The bus was dragged 250 feet along the track before the train stopped. The engineer said he tried to beat the crossing but could not stop.
The Weather Bureau predicts heavy snow during November across the Great Lakes region and Northern New England. Warnings point to substantial accumulation and travel disruptions as winter weather moves in.
Labor groups in Lorain County oppose Elyria school levies shortly before polling. Dr George B Smittle calls anti levy literature abominable while labor backed candidates are promoted. Local 47 AFT CIO and UAW Citizenship Council back opposing views with union membership lists disputed by school officials.
U S Army 1st Cavalry Division reports killing an estimated 227 Communists in two close quarter battles near Pleiku and Loi Woods as over 40 enemy corpses counted on one field and 94 on another. The action involved airmobile units supported by air forces and Special Forces.
Republicans across the nation surge in off year city and state elections led by New York mayoral contest. Virginia gubernatorial race seen as pivotal as GOP aims first post Reconstruction governor. New Jersey Democratic incumbent under pressure from rising conservative challenge. Locals include John Lindsay Abraham Beame and Buckley Jr in a tight NYC battle while national implications ripple through the parties.
Elyria moves toward a $263000 library fund as a prominent local family pledge of 10000 amplifies efforts. Campaign chairs announced the update at the library annex, with operations paused until the United Fund drive finishes. The Rev Bela Bacso said remaining 62477 must be raised by Nov 22, and Elyria Kiwanis leads the effort begun June 14 to contact every resident and sector.
General Motors Corp announced a year end dividend of 2.25 per share totaling 640 million for 1,275,000 stockholders. The 1965 payout rises to 5.25 per share, the highest in company history, with 1964 at 4.45. Profits reached a new quarterly high for the three months ended Sept 30. Dividend is payable Dec 10 to holders of record Nov 10.
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