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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1962
Page
1
Elyria Catholic upset Midview 22 12 in a dramatic comeback as football returns to the top of Lorain County talk. Barberton fell 34 12 to Cleveland Lutheran West while Avon lost 22 0 and South Amherst fell 12 8 to Berlin Heights. Oberlin beat Wellington 38 18, with further games covered in pages 24 25 26 29.
reflections mark eighteen years since fierce encounters between German units and a Special Service Force of American and Canadian troops. Don Miler, CT staff member who served with the outfit, provides a stirring account in Scene About HOW) wVesew lodnsrs de tae et hol aia on Dividend Pages, Page 21.
A 1962 Manpower and Training Act program proceeds in Lorain County with ongoing retraining efforts. A recent meeting touched on key topics though several questions remain unresolved.
Lorain area automotive items cover market moves, dealership openings, and maintenance tips. Builders page notes regional activity with contractor updates.
AFAA air route traffic controllers describe handling up to 500 lives at once. They warn ulcers and stress from high responsibility, frequent near-miss decisions, and the pressure of directing 38,500 employees across 21 centers. Budget cuts and consolidation aim to save money but amplify workload and risk.
Women in Ugley England have renamed their local social group from The Ugley Women’s Institute to The Women’s Institute Ugley Branch. The change reflects a broader regional alignment while preserving the organization’s community focus.
Richard M. Notley resigned as chairman of the Elyria Park Commission after three years. Mayor Charles W. Neeson announced the one sentence letter of resignation and said Ellsworth Schneider will succeed him, pending formal appointment. Notley cited deep regret and had clashed with Park Supt. Machock over payroll rules and enforcement.
Congress signals it will back President Kennedy's request to empower mobilization of 150000 reserves for up to a year and extend service terms to cover next February 28 1963. Leaders promise cooperation though Republicans caution lessons from the 1961 Berlin crisis. Debate centers on prompt response to crises in Berlin and Cuba and aims to limit involuntary activations to those next in line.
Western officials report Russia has massed anti-aircraft missiles along Berlin’s air corridors. At least six trainloads of truck-launched missiles arrived in East Germany in recent weeks, with fixed sites erected around Berlin. The buildup follows Russian threats to sign a German peace treaty ending Western rights in Berlin.
A police and coroner probe follows an apparent murder attempt and death by own action in Sandusky. Lester Wyckoff, 43, died at Sandusky Memorial Hospital after a 12 gauge shotgun shot to his head. His wife Elizabeth, 34, is in fair condition at Good Samaritan Hospital after being shot in the abdomen while in bed.
A 17 year old, the main suspect in the stabbing of 12 year old Agnes Koviak, was turned over to juvenile authorities. Police cleared him of involvement and noted inconclusive lie detector results. Witnesses saw a blond, tall youth matching various descriptions along a route from Elyria High area to Turner Street. The victim remains in fair condition. motive unknown and the knife has not been found.
Mariner-2 passed the two million mile threshold at midnight Friday night during its four month voyage to Venus. Cal Tech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory reported all engineering systems and scientific instruments functioning satisfactorily.
The 36th Miss America pageant unfolds in Atlantic City with 54 contestants from coast to coast and Canada. Ten finalists vie tonight in swimsuit talent and interview judging before five remain for the final question and crowning at midnight, with the winner receiving a scholarship and about seventy five thousand dollars in potential appearances.
Military observers note Ohio’s 37th National Guard Division could be among the first mobilized if President Kennedy must call up more troops under emergency powers. The unit earned a high efficiency rating after 1962 summer training at Camp Grayling Michigan, with the 83rd Army Reserve Division of Ohio and West Virginia also considered likely.
A routine draft of 19 year olds was issued last night by Defense Minister Rodion Malinovsky, according to Soviet sources. Western officials say there is little cause for alarm and the move may be procedural, with the annual pool of 19 year olds estimated around 900,000.
Northwestern and Northeastern Ohio expect warmer conditions today with increasing clouds and a few showers tonight. Highs reach 77 to 84 degrees, with a low around 62. Sunday brings more clouds and scattered showers, little temperature change. Friday temperatures range from 143 to 73 degrees.
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