1. I created a Template called "Turabian".

2. In that Template, I create a tandem styles for starting a Chapter called
_Chapter and _ChapterLabel.

3. Here's how it works in 1.1.1 >= OOo Writer >= 1.1.4:
  a. Before anything else, we have to make sure that the outline numbering is
set correctly. Tools>Outline Numbering. Then in Numbering Tab:: Level: 1;
Paragraph Style: _Chapter. Then we can start using the Template. 
  b. To start a Chapter; We open the Styles Window (F11); select Paragraph
Styles under Custom Styles. Double-click _Chapter; press <ENTER>. 
  c. Then start typing the Chapter Title. <ENTER>
  d. Then start typing the body or heading.

4. The result of the above sequence of actions would be:
  a. From the insertion point, a new page will be created. Then the words
"Chapter 1" (or whatever chapter it's currently in) will appear centered 2
inches from the top. 
  b. After pressing <ENTER>, the cursor should move below and would now have the
style _ChapterLabel; then the title of the Chapter can be typed in. 
  c. After pressing <ENTER>, the cursor should move below, now with the
_BodyText style.

5. This works okay with OOo Writer 1.1.1 and below; got messed up in 1.1.2 and
1.1.3; got fixed in 1.1.4.

6.Then in 1.9.69, after pressing <ENTER> (in 3-b above); the words "Chapter 1"
disappears. 

7. I have attached the url for the file with the Template in use.

Thank you very much.