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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1965
Page
1
A Lorain County deputy alerted sheriff dispatch and firefighters at 4 56 a m after turning in the original alarm. Firemen found both stories ablaze and the second floor collapsed soon after arrival, remaining on scene for seven hours with potential losses up to 45000 dollars.
Fire, of undetermined origin, heavily damaged an unoccupied beverage store at 301 West Main Street in South Amherst. About 26 firefighters plus auxiliary forces battled the blaze. power and phone service were disrupted as Ohio Edison and Lorain Telephone crews replaced melted equipment. State Fire Marshal Melvin West assists ongoing investigation. the vacant two story building owned by Robert Horvath was leased to Joseph Tarson who planned to reopen around December 1. Damage estimated at 20 to 25 thousand dollars for the structure and another 20 thousand for contents.
A Chu Pong Mountain assault by the 1st Cavalry near the Cambodian border follows a first B52 strike. U.S. reports say as many as 1,000 Communist troops may have died, with 60 more killed as bombing targeted positions near Plei Me. One American plane was shot down, pilot killed. 新闻来源强调作战行动与人员伤亡。
Elyria police responded to a 11:30 am disturbance at Bethany Baptist Church 334 17th St where fights erupted inside and outside during and after a collection plate. Three men were dispatched as scattered groups of men and women fought in the church area before congregants heeded police advice to disperse amid a long standing feud over Rev. Richard Murray.
A warmer day with highs around 48 to 55 degrees and a low near 37 to 44. Partly cloudy conditions this morning becoming mostly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with a few showers possible. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and warmer with scattered afternoon showers.
Chronicle-Telegram columnist Roscoe Drummond opens a five part series on computer automation and its effects on American industry and labor. Sam Zagoria of the National Labor Relations Board assists as the discussion continues on page 34.
Former President Dwight D Eisenhower appeared to have weathered the period of greatest danger after his coronary thrombosis last week at Ft. Gordon Army Hospital. His son and brother left the bedside vigil to return east to plan a family Thanksgiving gathering likely at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington.
UN and London officials report Afro Asian states pushing sanctions and possible force to quell Rhodesia's rebellion as Parliament weighs early decision on a British draft to remove Rhodesia from the commonwealth. Gibbs confronts Smith over who leads Rhodesia, with Gibbs loyal to the Queen and Wilson.
The Chronicle Telegram appeals to Lorain County families with service members in South Vietnam to send name and address details to publish in the paper. The goal is to enable friends and relatives to mail Christmas cards letters and gifts, offering morale support as soldiers face the season far from home. Early mailing is urged.
The Supreme Court agreed to review the 1954 conviction of Dr Samuel H Sheppard for the bludgeoning death of his wife in Cleveland. Federal judge Weinman ordered his release in 1964 but the Sixth Circuit overruled in 1965. He has lived on bond in Rocky River with his wife Ariane Tebbenjohanns as appeals continue.
Former Premier Moishe Tshombe urged his forces in a fresh bid for power after parliament voted no confidence in Evariste Kimba’s government. President Kasavubu had named Kimba to replace Tshombe a month ago as the Congo seeks stability in Leopoldville.
A defeated candidate for Elyria City Council president, Democrat John F. Hovis, filed for a recount in ten of the citys 59 precincts after trailing Republican Eugene B. Smith by two votes in the November 2 election. Official tallies show Hovis with 6 669 votes to Smiths 6 893. The move follows a preliminary study suggesting the margin could swing. Hovis will post 10 per precinct, refunded if errors favor him by 4 percent or more. The recount would involve checking tally sheets against machine totals, with expected speedy completion this week.
Miami based Coast Guard official praised the crew of the fire wrecked SS Yarmouth Castle for doing a "damn good job" as 82 people were still listed missing and one passenger died in Nassau after the ship sank in the Bahamas following a five hour blaze. Survivors reported passenger panic and lack of clear crew instructions.
President Johnson returned to the White House desk today for the first extended period since his hospital admission over a month ago for gall bladder kidney stone surgery. He is expected to stay through Thursday and then return to his Texas ranch to resume convalescence, per White House sources.
A Birmingham area farmer, after his international travels, embodies a broadened outlook. Lorain County farmers last year contributed 1% million to the county economy, while farm sections discuss Class I milk pricing plans and farmer business management education.
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