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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1965
Page
1
At 9 28 am EDT White House confirms the President underwent surgery. The operation lasted about two hours and fifteen minutes, led by Dr George A Hallenbeck with Maye Cunie assisting. Surgeons found a kidney stone in the ureter and removed it. no bladder complications reported.
A 52 year old Spencer man and former Wellington church pastor died instantly in a gyroplane crash near Muncie Indiana. William H Melrose 32 was pilot and fixing instructor on a flight to Elyria for Dr Horace E Abbe. The accident occurred at 12 20 pm on Rt 1 Eaton Delaware County. The Iowa crash investigation by the Indiana State Patrol and FAA. Survivors include wife Mildred son Paul and several stepchildren. Services set for Monday at Parker Funeral Home Spencer. Burial in Spencer Cemetery.
Thousands of Indonesian youths stormed and burned the Communist party center in Jakarta, shouting pro American slogans. The army later pursued PKI members while reports from Asia alleged Communist China’s behind the coup attempt and influence on events.
Cloudy conditions with scattered light showers and cool temperatures today. Highs near 34 to 60 and tonight's low around 42 to 18. Saturday remains partly cloudy with little temperature change. Small craft warnings in effect on Lake Erie. Offshore winds from the southwest at 15 to 25 knots in the forenoon, easing to 25 to 32 knots westerly tonight. Rain likely today with possible clearing tonight.
Moscow reports Tass admits Luna 7 failed to achieve a soft lunar landing. Officials say most approach operations were completed but some steps did not follow the program, marking the third failure this year in the Soviet effort to touch down on the moon with a payload.
The Chronicle Telegram previews a feature on Jeane Dixon the Washington DC seeress famed for predicting major events including Kennedy’s assassination Hammarskjold Gandhi and Marilyn Monroe. The article touts her visions crystal readings and claims of accuracy and tomorrow’s installment.
Lorain County records show 43 traffic deaths this year after Harvey Edward Finchamp aged 23 of 1002 Riverside Drive Flyria died at St Joseph Hospital following a three car crash on Route 254 near the O'Neil Shopping Center. The State Highway Patrol said his eastbound car crossed left of center and collided with a Goldberg Food truck.
United States officials declare willingness to discuss ending the Vietnam War in any forum including the United Nations or a revival of the 1954 Geneva conference. Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg rejects Kenyan criticism and accuses North Vietnam and Red China of refusing talks.
Two earth hauler trains crashed head on inside the Oroville Dam tunnel in California. A fiery explosion followed, with at least one crewman killed and three others feared dead. Officials warned it could take hours to confirm the casualties.
At a rain dampened ceremony in Worthington, long-time workers Joe Tarnowski and Miss Lottie Smith helped break ground for a new plant for General Motors subsidiary Worthington. Alfred C. Buehler of Victor Comptometer Corp. pledged continued growth and job creation in Elyria, with the event marking a major local milestone and the start of construction for an 80,000 square foot facility scheduled for spring completion. Many attendees praised the project as a sign of ongoing investment in the Elyria area.
Vatican City United Press International reports the Ecumenical Council overwhelmingly approved six proposals to modernize religious life. Monks and nuns would adopt modern dress and leave cloisters for street work to better engage with society. About two million clergy worldwide are affected, including 200,000 in the United States. A final vote set for Monday will finalize the decree for month end promulgation.
Hundreds of U S paratroopers and Australian infantrymen used tear gas to flush Communist guerrillas from the iron triangle stronghold northwest of Saigon. Ground forces backed by B 52 bombers pushed through bunkers and foxholes as Westmoreland approved tear gas use amid debates over its effectiveness.
In the outdoor section pages 26 27 the notice discusses first effort waterfowl identification for Lorain Countians as duck season nears a shocker survey on Black River west branch and a $5 hunters lottery proposal under debate Also Wellington page 28 reports a $995000 high school construction bond backed by the school board and supporters and Lorain County educators on page 23 urge emphasis on the educational benefits of Issue One for November 2 Ohio ballots
Campaign vice chairman Richard J. Gollmar told three large division chairmen at a YMCA luncheon that a stronger economy and higher employment could lift the 1966 United Fund beyond the $119,160 target. Quotas total 73 percent of the goal, with divisions Industrial East at 131,500 Industrial West at 122,000 and Commercial Unit at 52,700.
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