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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1965
Page
1
Ecologists and oil and gas men report Western Lorain County shows promise as drillers in Huron County succeed with three productive gas wells this summer. The search for a new high producing area gains momentum as cautious optimism grows across Ohio.
Ohio geologists, led by Ralph Bernhagen, see a Trempealeau formation extending from northern Ohio under Lake Erie promising large gas potential. The discovery parallels Morrow County bonanza and could boost Lorain County with prolific production as crews study Lake Erie and Canadian waters for buried gas.
The House Un American Activities Committee questioned James Robertson Jones and Robert M Shelton Jr about Klan financing. Shelton invoked the Fifth Amendment 156 times and Jones over 50 times as investigators allege funds paid personal expenses, robes, and travel. Both may face contempt citations.
Rainy and cloudy with cooler conditions. High near 66 and low around 34 to 48 tonight. Mostly cloudy Friday with lingering showers ending in the day. Winds from the south to southeast 15 to 21 knots today shifting north to northeast 17 to 27 knots late afternoon and tonight. Showers.
Lawrence W. Huntington, 36, tests a treatment method in Columbus claiming 100 percent pure water with instant kill of bacteria algae and insects. He says organic wastes and sulfur are removed in a second step and a saleable fertilizer by product is produced. He adds the machine can desalinate water cheaply, with cost being the key issue.
Sandusky and Elyria meet on the gridiron tomorrow night in the 335th series game dating back to 19 with Homecoming for Elyria and a test of Sandusky’s undefeated run. The sports brief notes the long rivalry and big implications for both teams.
Stockhol m reports that Physic s winners are Julian Schwinger of Harvard Richard P reynman of Caltech and Sin tero Tomonaga of Tokyo. Chemistry prize goes to Robert Burns Woodward of Harvard for his meritorious contribution to organic synthesis.
A Lorain jury of seven women and five men hears final arguments in the first degree murder case of Alexander Lesh 33 charged with fatally shooting Norbert Thomas 27 on Aug 20 amid an alleged love triangle. Lesh testifies claiming self defense as details of a troubled marriage and affair emerge. The judge will give instructions and the jury may begin deliberations this afternoon.
Vietnamese Rangers and U S advisers airlifted into the Special Forces camp at Plei Me after a three day siege by Viet Cong. A helicopter crash caused by mechanical trouble marred the operation. One American not yet accounted for earlier escaped back to U S lines. Viet Cong raided two other outposts in Quang Tri, but were repulsed.
The Unite Fund drive lags with 58 percent of the goal raised last year and major contributions yet to be reported. North Ridgeville schools and area units, including Residential and Commercial divisions, show varying progress as posters prize winners are announced and honored.
President Johnson plans to leave Bethesda Naval Hospital today to return to the White House on a reduced schedule after gall bladder and kidney stone surgery. Doctors ordered he take it easy for four to six weeks, with convalescence shared between the executive mansion and an undisclosed spot. The plan includes travel to Texas with wife if recovery permits.
Lorain County schools and towns face financing strain as tax advances from the county auditor cause delays and interest costs. Joe Doakes, a fictional representative, illustrates families hit by late salaries and borrowed funds to cover district needs. The Avon Lake School Board sought a $43,000 advance amid broader calls for a state probe into the auditor’s handling of tax distributions.
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