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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1965
Page
1
1966 United Fund of Greater Ei thank Barrs Nai whe volunteers for efforts boosting the campaign. Audited reports from Residential Division list chairmen and quota figures, praising volunteers and noting contributions and progress toward overall goals.
State Finance Director Richard L Krabach outlines a five year program to spend about $1 billion, with $833 million in 1966 1967 and $20 million more later. The plan blends $520 million in state bonds with $243.6 million federal local funds and $29 million highway money. Major allocations include $453.6 million for higher education and $326 million for universities, with other amounts for natural resources schools state buildings and highway safety. Krabach says the plan will be ready again only after the next legislature and stresses the need for current information on all projects.
United States aims to launch the Gemini program with astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford in a potential 14 day 299 orbit mission to achieve a rare formation flight. The White House announced the plan amid Soviet proximity attempts and the goal of a space record breaking lead.
Eight members of the William Whaley family were rescued from an upstairs Lorain apartment at 8:45 PM after a gasoline explosion sparked a blaze above a grocery store. Five family members were led to safety, two people including a firefighter injured, and Robert Whaley 23 suffered facial burns. The damage totaled about $200. Firefighters worked roughly two hours.
Lorain County residents may enter Civil Service exams for building inspector, assistant sanitation superintendent, patrolman and firemen. Atty. Harry F Butler said a rule change lowered eligibility to countywide, with applications due by November 17 and tests at Elyria High School. Vacancies include four police and one firefighter.
Columbus attorney John C Young urged the Ohio Supreme Court to order the Apportionment Board to redraw Franklin County wards. He warned the 31st 35th and 26th wards would lack representation under the current plan, which Gov Rhodes endorsed and a federal court approved, despite county annexations and three new wards.
Fair and warmer conditions with a fair outlook. Low temperatures near 42 degrees. Lake Erie holds small craft warnings with variable winds 5 to 10 knots shifting to 15 to 24 knots southeast to south later today and 17 to 27 knots south to southwest tonight.
Elyria greets its 49th annual Hallo ween parade with a 7 pm start tomorrow led by Police Chief Maurice C Flood as parade marshal. A 6 to 8 pm doorbell drive today benefits Elyria s Children s Corps with candy and prizes for costumed youngsters.
The U S Supreme Court may hear an appeal challenging a Cincinnati federal court ruling upholding Ohio's 99 House and 33 Senate single member districts. The special court decision allows the plan for the 1966 election, with attorneys seeking to file within a week for James No- and allies.
Defense Department reports Army Pfc Frank C Florez Jr son of Frank Florez Toledo Ohio was killed in action in Viet Nam The note mentions his family ties and the casualty in the war context amid a broader discussion of Ohio reapportionment legal actions and an impending 1966 election appeal challenging the Apportionment Board plan and potential restraints on its implementation
Oberlin Senator Wayne Morse, calling the United States the world’s most hypocritical nation, charged at Oberlin College that U S policy in Viet Nam violates the UN charter. He urged UNSC referral and criticized Geneva Accords compliance as inconsistent with U S actions and South Viet Nam support.
United Press International reports mixed activism on draft card burning as a protest against the Vietnam War. Only a few youths publicly burned cards, with stigma and legal risk noted, while most students show support for U S policy and readiness to serve if drafted. broader campus demonstrations and support campaigns continue.
The New London Board of Public Affairs wants dissolution but the council unanimously opposes the idea. Spencer officials will drop a $2 million levy yet seek approval for another in March. Black River Beat notes vandals are too frequent as Halloween events approach, marring the occasion.
C-T presents data for voters on candidates for boards of education in Lorain County districts to aid ballot decisions. Details are in today’s Chronicle-Telegram on pages 12 and 13.
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