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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1961
Page
1
Elyria and surrounding communities saw Republicans victorious in many races as mayoral bids fell to challengers or incumbents held firm. Elyria voters approved funding measures and the Vermilion charter was adopted with annexation OK’d, while several council seats flipped or stayed with party majorities.
The Ninth District Court of Appeals ruled Lorain County Commissioners had no authority to pursue annexation of about 1300 acres from North Ridgeville to Elyria after North Ridgeville became a city on July 7 1960. The decision reversed a lower court ruling and noted city status ends village annexation control.
The first day of winter is six weeks away yet residents see wintry mix as snow flurries shift to sleet then back to snow. Expect continued cold with temperatures three to five degrees below normal for five days. Friday and Saturday warmer, but another cold spell returns Sunday and Monday. Snow flurries expected tomorrow and again Sunday.
In Berlin East German authorities erected cardboard screens at border points to stop waving and signaling across the line. The move follows Aug. 13 border closures with barbed wire and a wall. screens hinder photos from West Berlin and reflect tighter isolation of East Berlin amid Soviet tank presence and Autobahn control.
Mayor-elect Chuck Charles V. Neeson defeats incumbent Oscar G. Dunn by 31 votes in an off year election. Total ballots 12,379. Neeson 6,205 to Dunn 6,174. Precinct 5-H last reported at 8:25 p.m. Dunn contemplates a recount. Neeson vows to resume duties Jan 1 and plans to fill safety service director posts.
Peiping Radio broadcast a bold pledge of unbreakable friendship with Albania under Enver Hoxha, denouncing Khrushchev and signaling solid support from China and about 30 allied nations. The statement mocked Soviet criticism of Albania and emphasized the two countries' shared Marxist-Leninist line.
Los Angeles reports the Brentwood Bel Air and Topanga Canyon fires raced through dry brush, threatening Pacific Palisades and the Palisades beach area. Firefighters, 3,000 strong, fought 11,000 acres. winds shift aided by chemical bombers helped prevent a massive spread.
UPI reports Democrats won key races in New York and New Jersey with wins by Nelson A. Rockefeller in New York City and Michael H. Prendergast in New Jersey. James P. Mitchell defeated in Pennsylvania and Gov. Robert Wagner’s NYC victory noted as a GOP setback.
A UPI report states a Navy plane with 11 men aboard is missing off the East Coast. Search efforts were underway as authorities tracked the aircraft’s last known position.
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