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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1963
Page
1
President Kennedy called for a U S and Soviet joint moon expedition and cooperative space projects to reduce duplications in research and expenditure. He urged negotiating arrangements for a ban on nuclear weapons in spacecraft and for continued treaties to prevent war, miscalculation, and accidents.
In Washington UPI reports Senate foes pressed a heated argument over the nuclear test ban pact as debate stretched. Senator Barry Goldwater voiced strong opposition predicting political defeat for a treaty he calls harmful to U.S. strength and floated a Cuba force removal reservation. A UPI survey showed broad support in the chamber with 82 for ratification and four against. The vote was set for Tuesday with limited Monday debate on reservations. The piece also covers President Kennedy urging space cooperation with Russia to avoid duplication of costly lunar efforts and to push for peaceful exploration amid Cold War tensions.
United Nations in New York imposes maximum security for President Kennedy's General Assembly speech. A 176 member security force plus 25 extra guards were deployed as a Cuban demonstration in the gallery was halted. The building's public access was restricted, with tickets required for four hours. Kennedy called for gradual disarmament, peaceful competition, and long negotiations with allies to advance nuclear arms control and open information flow between East and West. He cited the first formal step toward banning atmospheric, space, and underwater nuclear tests. The U.S. Senate endorsement was anticipated for the treaty.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko urged a 1 nation summit on disarmament in Moscow with top level leaders in the first half of next year. The plan, welcomed by UN delegates awaiting Kennedy's General Assembly address, would include talks on general and complete disarmament and denuclearized zones. Stevenson called the speech encouraging though noted Gromyko blamed the West for tensions. He praised the test ban treaty while flagging Adenauer’s potential interference and criticizing Nationalist China. Moscow also signaled willingness to retain limited nuclear forces until full disarmament and to cooperate on denuclearized zones. The idea of banning space weapons was tentatively supported if US and Russia agree.
Sheffield Lake parents attend a meeting where school board candidates present views on school administration. County trustees and clerks association seeks financing while V ermont voters decide on major Tuesday races. Columbia area residents express concern for pedestrian safety near schools. State Farm Science Review features new techniques and equipment next week. Avon Lake Columbia Contract Bridge pays police tribute in Dear Abby pages. Lorain medical memo Oberlin outdoor produce snapshot and stock quotations highlight a suburban calendar. Your birthday listings appear in the suburban pages.
Cloudy and cool with scattered showers expected today tonight and Saturday. There is a chance of a few thunder showers today with highs near 62 to 68 and lows from 31 to 57. Temperatures Thursday range from 50 to 84 with no measurable precipitation in the last 24 hours. Sunrise at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. Moonrise 9:47 am, moonset 9:19 pm.
The Owil Service Commission announced amendments allowing federal agencies to withhold state income taxes for employees who live in one state but work in another. Previously tax withholding occurred only when the employee lived and worked in the same state or when the state had an agreement with the Treasury Department.
High ranking American civilians press for small reductions in the 500 million dollar annual aid to South Viet Nam despite opposition from U S military and intelligence chiefs. They argue minor cuts could improve U S image by signalling limits to backing of Diem regime. Potential plan includes ending 33 million CIA funded Vietnamese special forces controlled by Ngo Dinh Nhu, tied to Buddhist clashes.
Ernestine Lampkin a 3 year old girl at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital needs eight donors of O positive blood for open heart surgery. Her condition includes a large heart defect and failing health. Her mother Mrs. Cora Lee Hervey has O positive blood but cannot donate. Volunteers contact Lorain County Welfare Department 557 Broad St.
UPI reports a broad search in eastern Ohio for David H Zirwas after a daytime holdup where Ben Krawiecka was shot dead at a Niles intersection during a vending machine collections run. Zirwas, 28, Guir ard, Ohio, was last seen in Portage County in a convertible and suspected of two robberies and a rape as he fled.
Special to The Chronicle-Telegram reports a U S State Department clampdown on anti-Castro activities including raids tied to MIRA led by Orlando Bosch. Six Americans connected to the group allegedly received warnings to cease aiding Cuban refugees amid tensions over Haiti and Dominican Republic politics.
County commissioners set a public hearing in the courthouse at 10 a.m. on November 22 to discuss closing Pleasant View Sanatorium. Trustees led by Ray R. Wasem debated transferring patients to a state hospital as medical advances reduce tuberculosis cases at the 30 year old center with 78 beds, about half in use. The meeting, attended by Dr Henry Marsho Myron Averbook and J Clare George, with Anthony W Halas absent, supported the plan except Wasem.
Lorain Public Library trustees accept a $100 000 donation from Stephen Domonkas of Sheffield Lake to fund a modern branch. The library, to be named Domonkas Public Library, will be run by the Lorain County Library Extension Service and replace a small one room facility at Shoreway shopping center. Site chosen on the north side of Lake Road. land lease approved by Sheffield Lake officials. Domonkas plans to donate early next year and wishes his identity remain secret until site selection.
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