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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1959
Page
1
The City of Elyria Lorain County and the Elyria Township School District face potential severe financial impact next year after the Elyria Board of Education failed to absorb a new annexed area into the city school district.
A largely vacant 100 acre Couture property between Route 57 and Lake Avenue faces tax issues after annexation in February 1958. The city school board did not apply for transfer to Elyria School District, arguing the tax value and Adenauer’s stance affect local finance amid East West cold war tensions shaping Germany’s leadership and Berlin's future.
Washington reports seven candidates chosen from 55 volunteers for the U S manned space program Project Mercury. Final selection to occur in 1961 with training at Langley Virginia before a possible 24 hour orbit 100 to 150 miles up.
Walkout of 30 hourly rated clerical employees idled 4500 steel workers at U S Steel Co Ohio works in Youngstown today. Local 4550 Steelworkers Union blamed the action on a dispute over incentive pay.
Ohio tax authorities warn the 100 acre annex to Elyria will push the city and township school district levies toward the 10 mill cap, possibly reducing Elyria City rate and total local tax income. A transfer of the acreage to the city school district may restore full funding. Continued discussion notes protected levies from Elyria City and Elyria Township School Districts.
Portions of Northeastern Ohio forecast cloudy and windy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs reach the mid to upper sixties, tonight near the mid forties, with cooler conditions expected Wednesday. Data include humidity readings and sunset times though many figures are garbled.
Soviet union trains Kurdish guerrillas and sends armed tribesmen into Iraq. The operation ships arms via Odessa through the Suez Canal to Basra about 70 miles from the Persian Gulf. The 11,20 ton Revi sian ship reportedly carried arms and ammunition and sailed under UAE protest.
New York based report describes tension between Auto Union and United Steelworkers as they push for larger concessions amid government pressure and industry competition. The piece notes risk of productivity gaps and calls out rival factions within steel labor circles.
President and Mrs. Eisenhower flew to Augusta Georgia for their annual spring vacation at the Augusta National Golf Club. It marks his 22nd trip to the so called summer White House since 1952. White House said he would get exercise and Hagerty affirmed Eisenhower in excellent health.
Ohioans marching to Columbus for H B 317 Metcalf Malone crossing protection face a packed hearing room with space for only 300. A motorcade of 600 cars narrows turnout while residents push for five member representation via placards to include those left out. The outcome at the House Highway Committee could decide the bill’s fate.
The item notes a plan to approve a six percent real estate commission fee in Elyria effective May 11, with the council expected to vote on the increase. It mentions associated notes on a water sale contract revision and city air pollution control financing, with page references to local sections and notes on related editorials and TV program listings.
A bill sponsored by Representatives Malone Day ton and Metcalf of Columbus would add a $1 fee on vehicle licenses to fund the state share of installing and maintaining protective devices at unguarded railroad grade crossings. Railroads currently spend $2% to $2% million yearly with no state contribution, and complaints to the Public Utilities Commission trigger court-like proceedings. Continued on Pg 1 Col 2.
Washington reports a March drop of 387000 in unemployment to 4362000 with employment rising by about 1.1 million to 63828000. The seasonally adjusted jobless rate slips to 5.8 percent, the largest February to March decline since 1950, largely among men and older workers. Dr. Seymour Wolfbein notes the trend as positive in the Eisenhower era.
Vermilion-on-the-Lake mayor Harold Brumback denied rumors he ran a basement gambling den at a Lake Ra dine-drink spot during a large village council meeting. He announced plans to investigate sources and prosecute those spreading the stories with Cleveland attorney William Cavanaugh and court reporter Walter Smith Jr. present.
Oklahoma voters flocked to polls amid a dry versus wet battle led by clergy and figures like Gov. Edmondson. A record turnout was anticipated in the seventh dry election in state history as debates over enforcement and liquor laws intensified amid gospel and political rhetoric.
White House spokesman Hagerty said Secretary John Foster Dulles has not resigned amid CBS Radio reports citing European sources. CBS clarified its report did not state a resignation, noting Dulles was considering stepping down due to illness with President Eisenhower possibly approving a change in Geneva negotiations.
President Charles de Gaulle is reported ill with fever in Paris. He will continue official duties from four days of confinement while the government coordinates public appearances and travel in France’s provinces.
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