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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1961

Page

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Berlin alert tests U S border defenses amid clashes

One of three battle groups moved from Dress Barracks to Berlin to reinforce the Western sector as East German and Communist patrols clashed with West Berlin authorities. A routine operational readiness test aimed to gauge border guard response amid gunfire and refugees.

Berlin Heidelberger 1St Battle Group 18Th Infantry Andress Barracks U.S Kennedy Neukoelin Sian U.S West Berlin Imn Poli Ageieesiai Democratic Republic United States Ders Jrest

Yanks Return to Cherbourg Port in Brief Military Move

Two thousand American troops arrived at Cherbourg in a calm, formal port ceremony. The transport Gen. Buck docked as a small French delegation watched. veterans compared scenes to the 1944 landing on Omaha Beach, while officials stressed no immediate combat.

Cherbourg Kennedy Europe Upj America Red Army Gershaven Germany Amer Fica U. S Simon Buck Robert Abiercherbourg France U.S. Army Omaha Beach Ton Bremer Haven la Rochelle Edward G. Okup Beaver Falls

City Welfare controversy sparks county politics stir

North Ridgeville voters approve city charter on a ballot driven by a local welfare debate. Son of Abe a pastor fatally injured in a traffic crash highlights a sobering community tragedy.

North Rodgeville Abea

Pneumonia Strikes Sam Rayburn at 79 in Dallas

UPI reports that Speaker Sam Rayburn, aged 79, developed pneumonia and slipped into a coma as doctors at Baylor University Medical Center monitor a critical condition. They had feared infection after cancer diagnosis and trialed an experimental drug to extend his life a few weeks or months.

Dallas Tex UPI Sam Rayburn Baylor University Medical Center Sam Rayburma Rayburn Bantum Congress Washington Bonham Baylor Hospital Yankees

Cuba Alleges New U S Plot At United Nations

Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa accused the United States of plotting new actions at the United Nations General Assembly session. He alleged covert measures aimed at increasing pressure on Havana and disrupting Cuban diplomacy.

United Nations, N.Y UPD Rauli iRoa U.N al Renaehles

AFL-CIO Eyes Readmission of Hoffa Teamsters Locals

The AFL-CIO executive committee invited every Teamsters local unhappy with James E Hoffa to quit and join the federation. The move would test support within AFL-CIO as it weighs readmitting Teamsters under new terms amid internal opposition and regional implications.

New York UPI Afl-Cio James E. Hoffa CU Asscumy auTaKoy Mio Executive Committee United States Mer Aries George Meany Hoffa Gag Fidel Castro Michael Quill Guatemala Puerto Rico Nicara James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Transport Workers Union Gua Dominican Republic Panama Canal Zone Mpany United Automobile Workers Joseph U.S Curran Nationalligence Agency Readmis Maritime Union David McDon Teamsters Ald Cuba Portland Ore Aj Teamster Union A. Philip Randolph

UAW And Lorain Ford Plant Reach Local Agreement

UAW Local 425 and Ford Lorain plant reached a local agreement with Walter Humphrey announcing signing to occur. Local issues include job posting overtime seniority local workers use of contractors and coveralls. Safety and health matters remain to be settled through local grievance procedures.

United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co Lorain Walter Humphrey Humphrey Sandusky Cincinnati - Area

Two Officers Lead Revolt Near Bogota

In Bogota two lieutenants led an estimated 120 soldiers in a mutiny, fleeing into the hills. A motorized column was dispatched to pursue the rebel group from a mechanized unit. The mutiny was led by 2nd Lt Enrique Escobar who allegedly deceived troops by claiming they would take part in a field exercise.

Bogota Colombia UPD Enrique Escobar

Air Crash Kills General and Colonel at Hohenfels

Brig. Gen Henry M. Spengler and Col Everett Light, U S Army officers, were killed when a large H34 helicopter exploded and crashed in the Hohenfels maneuver area in West Germany. The incident occurred amid the resignation of Russell Finegan, executive secretary of the Cleveland Federation of Labor, announced at a special meeting.

Stuttgart Germany UPI U.S West Ger- Cleveland Williams Finegan US. Army Clevelands Federation of Labor Tat Hohenfels Eration Resig Seventh Army Henry M. Spengler 32Nd Air Defense Brigade Everett Light Mander 10Th Air Defense Hohenfels

General Van Fleet recalled to Pentagon consultative duty

Retired General James A. Van Fleet, former commander of U.S. and UN forces in Korea, is recalled for part time consultative duty in the Pentagon, announced by the White House.

Washington UPI James A. van Fleet U.S United Nations Pentagon White House

Upswing In Flu Due This Fall

United States health officials expect a rise in flu cases this fall and winter but not like the 1957 epidemic. They do not urge mass vaccination for all, but strongly recommend flu shots for the elderly, pregnant women, and those with heart lung diseases or diabetes. Some employers and doctors are promoting routine shots for broader protection.

Washington UPD U.S. Public Health Service Public Health Service Ae Undertaking

Lemass Re-elected Ireland Premier by Parliament

Dublin reports Sean F. Lemass secured a renewed term as premier after parliament vote. The UPI dispatch notes continued leadership in Ireland's government and political stability following the election.

Dublin UPI Sean F. Leemass Ireland

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