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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1961
Page
1
Reported changes in Cuba show fear and nervous disorders rising among residents. Widespread informers, nightly house searches, and jail threats mark a tightening regime. Despite unrest, Castro maintains support among many, while others grow uneasy about his move to communism.
Syrian army revolt against President Nasser gains momentum as Abdel Hamid Serraj resigns as vice president and is arrested. Premier Mamun Al Kuzbari’s cabinet shifts clearly to the right with Jordan and Turkey recognizing the new regime. The United States and Britain adopt a cautious stance while Yugoslavia and California politics surface in related reports.
A Puerto Rico weather alert was issued as officials warned of tropical storm conditions. The report notes political figures facing questions as Nixon denied a charge and refused to name the man involved.
Former governor defends candidacy and promises to reveal who called him. He says four or five people were in his room and wants all witnesses present when he names the caller. Nixon, returning from Idaho, denied the accusation and pressed for witnesses.
Washington officials say this week could decide if Russia and the West reach a basis for formal Berlin negotiations. Secretary Rusk reports limited progress in New York talks with Anrei Gromyko and expects a Washington meeting with the Soviet foreign minister. Khrushchev aims for a clear result by the Oct. 17 Communist party congress.
Union memberships approve contracts for Thew Fay Co employees. housing foundation in Oberlin becomes a nonprofit operation. Gridders from Elyria and Oberlin prep for Ohio State and Oberlin open collegiate season.
Detroit union officials press for settlement on local issues as UAW and Ford negotiate a three year contract for 120000 workers in 88 plants. Local talks focus on non economic issues while national talks proceed with a strike deadline set for 11 am tomorrow.
Kenneth Eugene Naylor, 24, residing with his parents at 212 Kelly St, died from head injuries after a high speed crash. Police say his car left the road, struck a telephone pole and fence post, rolled over several times, and hit a tree. Naylor was an assembly line worker and formerly with Ohio Fuel Gas Co.
A year old Wellington resident and Lorain Ford worker died after his car left Quarry Road near Rt 38 and plunged into an embankment. The State Highway Patrol tied the wreck to a lighter collision at Rt 224 with a truck, injuring another driver who suffered multiple injuries. Funeral services are planned for Curtis E. Truman Funeral Home with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
Mostly cloudy and cool today with intermittent light rain possible tonight. Tuesday will see some light rain, then clearing, with highs 56 to 62 and tonight’s low near 43 to 50. Sunday temperatures range 53 to 70, last year’s Sunday 34 to 60.
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