28 Sep 1968
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1968
Page
1
A 25 year old would be robber parked at Crocker Citizens Bank in Whittier California. He left his keys in the ignition and told a teller he had a gun seeking cash. An elderly woman noticed the car keys, followed him into the bank, and scolded him about potential car theft. He fled after she confronted him.
Weather forecast shows cloudy cool conditions with possible showers today and tonight. Highs near the mid to upper 60s, lows around 40s to 50s, tomorrow mostly sunny and cool with a high near 69. In Manila, UPI reports Typhoon Elaine packing 130 mph winds targeting northern Luzon tobacco farms.
Washington AP Abe Fortas faced a tentative Senate floor showdown as Dirksen, once a Fortas backer, said he would not vote to end a filibuster and now remains undecided. ABA president Gossett urged review, noting facts not before the committee. Senate leaders prepared for a vote on cloture Tuesday, with opposition eyeing potential defections and broader political fallout.
Robert L. Horvath 37 of Vermilion appeared before U.S. Commissioner Clifford Bruce charged with possession of counterfeit $20 notes and plates. A $10,000 surety bond was posted. hearing date to be set next week. Horvath remains in Cuyahoga County Jail after arrest in the Holiday Inn parking lot in Elyria. The case stems from a January investigation ending in the seizure of counterfeiting equipment and an attempted sale to a secret service agent. Horvath is son of Louis Horvath, killed in a June robbery at a family store. his mother Hazel Horvath continues to operate the store.
A real estate man and a young couple discuss a property priced at five thousand dollars. The seller suggests they ride out to confirm the condition of the structure before proceeding, implying uncertainty about whether the building still stands. The exchange captures a cautious, informal approach to a potentially risky purchase.
The Sunday Chronicle promotes Embree Hoffman story on Page B1 with photos by Dick McKinley about special logs in Lorain County. It teases All Americans feature on Page B-10 and mentions Bikini islanders and moon steps, stress coping, and broad coverage including sports, women, city, and area news.
The Chronicle-Telegram sets a 60 cent weekly home delivery price for all seven days, with Sunday unchanged at 60 cents. Stand price for daily papers is 10 cents, 13 cents for Sunday, and a seven day total of 73 cents at the newstand. The change aims to cover higher newsprint and delivery costs.
The page lists upcoming features and column placements across sections including Better Health on page six, Sports on pages nine through twelve, Contract Bridge on page six, Sum of the People on page thirteen, Deaths and Births on page two, Television on pages four and three, Elyria Churches and Women in Elyria Municipal Court on page six, Your Birthday, and Entertainment on pages six and seven.
A Lorain man, 54, Elmer Eulehar of 3511 Clifton Ave., died after a one car crash three miles north of LaGrange on Rt 301. Kulchar, 50, and Mole, 17, involved. car hit a tree after leaving the road. Front end damage about $1,000. County fatality tally reaches fifty for the year. Obituary on page two.
Connie Wagner, Homecoming Queen in 1966, willed her crown to sister Lynn. Lynn, now a senior, was named queen as Pirates beat Western Reserve on campus. The ceremony included a dance at the high school with escort Robert Simcox and Paul Pomeroy. Lynn Krueck is daughter of Harold and wife.
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