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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1957
Page
12
The spring storm that swept the nation with deadly tornadoes and high gales appears to fade, but its tail still lashes the East. A UP tally lists 45 deaths from weather this past week, with 19 from tornadoes and multiple states reporting damage and power loss.
Polish officials said Washington would be urged to raise the U S aid package to 75 million dollars for Poland. The request comes amid discussions on strengthening economic support to the Communist nation.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen with 121000 members will gain a total 26 percent hourly wage increase over three years. The National Railway Mediation Board announced a settlement with 140 railroads retroactive to November 1. The pact includes a cost of living escalator tying wages to the Bureau of Labor Statistics index, with six monthly adjustments and base index 17.1. Current average earnings cited: road conductors 649 monthly, yard conductors and brakemen 446, overall average 528.
The Adams murder trial at Old Bailey nears jury deliberation as Dr John Bodkin Adams faces Crown charges of killing Edith Morrell in 1950 to benefit from her will. Defense attorney Geoffrey Lawrence, marking his 55th birthday, delivers a notable plea before retreating to Sussex countryside.
Cairo reports says Egypt will join a 15 nation Suez parle y. The piece notes Poland seeks $300 million but Gomulka government won t accept less than $125 million. U S officials face dilemma over funding and refugee transfers amid talks and Arab alignment pressures.
A pay hike repealer cleared the Senate by 32 to 2 with only two Democrats Frank Celebrezze and Andy Putka voting against it. The measure moved to a skeleton House session, awaiting a vote likely next Wednesday quarter.
Ex convict Clyde Bates and Oscar Brenhaug are in custody for the bar bombing that killed six, with two more suspects being sought. Police tied the blaze to revenge after patrons allegedly insulted two women. a bystander named Jose Maytorena was burned beyond recognition. The victims included Harry Robinson Antonio Smidlino Philip Crawshaw Jacqueline Macinnes and Gilbert Gonzales. Barbara Spinelli was severely burned. Bartender Larry Fenton identified Bates as the gasoline thrower.
At Augusta National Golf Course Ike Eisenhower’s caddy Cemetery protests his removal as one of the president’s four-some caddies, saying he was dethroned for age. Cemetery notes nightlife as a drum performer at Club 13 and seeks a hearing, while Slim Jackson succeeds him. The controversy prompts parry about leadership and loyalty in the Eisenhower circle.
Chief counsel Robert Morris of the Senate Internal Security subcommittee stated eight senators made public Communist charges accusing a Canadian, who then died by suicide. The incident centers on political accusations rather than staff actions.
Some 144 000 applications for state Korean war bonuses have been submitted to date. Director Chester W Goble of the Korean Conflict Compensation s Fund said more than 6 000 of the applications have been acknowledged. First checks are expected to be mailed about June 1. Applicants should be accurate on Item No 11 form K 1 regarding sea duty or overseas service.
Queen Elizabeth II ordered a full scale inquiry into leaks about the Royal family’s private affairs. A Canadian detective chief was named to head the probe amid reports that Norman’s death was linked to slander and political intrigue. Diplomatic condolences poured in from Nasser Hammarskjold and others as Washington distanced itself from the charges.
Seventy seven youths from Fremont and Clyde face hearings after a planned gang clash was averted. Two Clyde boys and two Fremont youths sparked the threats over two girls, with fight gear found and police arriving to prevent violence.
Cleveland’s runaway traffic death toll stood at 25 today, four below last year’s level. William Harville, 23, died at Mt. Sinai after his car hit a pole on Liberty Road. The March 30 crash contributed to the fatalities, as Anthony Pascal, 7, was killed by a car traveling the wrong way on a one way street Friday night.
Cuyahoga County Coroner to rule on the death of Stephen S. Sopczak a 51 year old lineman for Cleveland Electric Dominating Co who died while climbing down a pole after windstorm damage in Geauga county. Company spokesman said death appeared natural with no evidence of electric shock.
Sixty people were hospitalized after a collision between two high speed trains near Bari Italy. No deaths were reported though several passengers were in serious condition. The Rome Lecce express and a local train were involved in the southeast region of Italy, with hundreds more injured in the broader incident.
Ruth Montgomery of International News Service told Indiana reporters the US president is always perfectly dressed while a British official is no advertisement for Bond Street. She gives a backstage view of 10 days in a political world affairs report. The Front Page Award honors an Indiana born or longtime resident journalist.
The Senate Rackets Committee will hold hearings on labor manager racketeering uncovered in four investigations chaired by Robert F. Kennedy. Investigators questioned hundreds of witnesses and pursued probes into paper locals of the Teamsters Operating Engineers and Carpenters on Long Island, public carting, and vending industries, with new shorefront loan sharking tips from the Waterfront Commission.
In Mackinaw City Michigan a Coast Guard icebreaker and a tug freed the autoferry Vacation with 91 passengers and crew after it became trapped on a sand bar in the Straits of Mackinac. Gale winds and 25 foot ice floes kept the vessel stranded for 23 hours with meals and blankets provided during the night aboard.
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