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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1954

Page

20

FHA Ex-Chief Testifies On Title One Abuses

Former FHA commissioner Guy T O Hollyday testified before the Senate Banking Committee about abuses in the Title One home repair loan program. He said he knew of defrauding by unscrupulous repair firms and took steps to curb the problems after assuming leadership last year. The committee weighs a possible half billion dollar FHA scandal as Eisenhower signs an order sharing tax data with investigators.

Washington Federal Housing Administration Guy T. O. Hollyday FHA Eisenhower Senate Banking Committee Augusta Senate Hollyday Clyde L. Powell Enisenhower Baltimore Hts Esenhower Banking Committee Homer E. Capehart Ind

Weather summary for Northeastern Ohio with mild edges

Partly cloudy and warmer than Sunday with a high near 70. Tonight remains cloudy and mild with a low around 52. Tuesday offers partly cloudy skies and a few showers with seasonable temperatures. Sunday’s high 57 and low 48, 18 inches of precipitation in 24 hours ending 8 p.m. Sunday. Sunrise 5 42 a.m. set 7 11 p.m. Moonrise 9 02 p.m. Moonset 5 56 a.m. Tuesday. Moon phase hints and station ad copy follow.

Ohio Sim

McCarthy Hopes To Question Probe Witnesses

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy met with the Senate Investigations subcommittee to decide if he may question witnesses at the Army probe hearings. He said he would oppose being barred from questioning and planned to attend Thursday sessions, with travel to Texas for San Jacinto ceremonies in between.

Washington Joseph R. McCarthy Senate Investigations Subcommittee Army Karl E. Mundt McCarthy Texas San Jacinto Wisconsin Republican

Cousins Henrietta Cousins and Ralph McDowell Die Within Hours

Two Henrietta Township cousins Bur ton Barnes and Ralph McDowell died within 17 hours of each other over the weekend. Barnes 78 died Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Welcome Rest Home Oberlin after a 13 day stay. McDowell 75 died Sunday at 5 a.m. at his Telegraph Road home on his birthday after a long illness. He was a fruit grower and a member of the Henrietta Methodist Church and Grange. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and a son Ralph Jr. Continued on Page 2.

Amherst Burton M. Barnes Ralph M. McDowell Mr. Barnes Gore Orphanlage Rd Henrietta Township Oberlin Elyria McDowell Telegraph Rd Henrietta Methodist Church Henrietta Grange Elizabeth Ralph Jr

Shopping Hours Fixed At New O'Neil Center

Rapid progress at the M. O'Neil Co. shopping center on North Ridge Road in Sheffield Township. The O'Neil store opens May 1 and will operate 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Linoleum and wall tile advertised. Resari Rantala, 552 Lodi &t, Pb. 29-112.

M. O'Neil Co North Ridge Road Sheffield Township O'Neil Resari Rantala Lodi &T, Pb

French Fight To Hold Positions On Airstrip

In Dienbienphu the French and Vietnamese forces defend the airstrip against Vietminh counterattacks after recapturing trenches. The battle continues through Easter Sunday with reinforcements and intensified assaults as defenders try to maintain a tightened perimeter on the northern airstrip.

Hanoi Dienbien Phu Dienbienphu

Tavern Looted After Break-In At Empire Tavern

Police probe burglary at Empire Tavern 301 Adams St. thieves climbed to the roof, forced a ventilator, and entered a store room. They stole about $1,078 including $1,054.50 from a cash box and $24 from a locked drawer plus three cases of whisky. Exit through rear door. Owner Ben Spike 245 Hamilton Ave.

Empire Tavern Adams St Edward Zaveli Ben Spike Hamilton Ave

Nova Scotian Youth Admits Illegal U S Entry

A Nova Scotian man Angus MacIsaac from New Waterford admitted entering the United States illegally after leaving home two weeks earlier. He was arrested on Broad Street at 4 10 a m Sunday by city officers who checked him and two Puerto Rican men as suspicious persons.

United States Angus MacIsaac New Waterford N. S Macksaac Royal Canadian Air Force Broad St

Where To Turn Shirts Beautifully Laundered

Crystal Clear Cleaners offers one day service for shirts and garments at 58 Cleveland Street promising quick turnaround and reliable cleaning for customers seeking convenient laundry attention.

Crystal Clear Cleaners Cleveland St

Reds Drag Diplomat's Wife Aboard Plane

The honey blonde wife of Soviet diplomat Vladimir Petrov was dragged aboard a plane in Sydney to be returned to Russia after alleging her husband was kidnapped and exposing a spy ring. She resisted with guards and a tense crowd shouted don t go as she boarded the aircraft.

Sydney Australia Vladimir Petrov Russia Mrs. Petrov Canberra

Elyria Seeks bids May 3 for street oil project

The city engineering department plans to oil unpaved city streets using about 100000 gallons. Bids are to be received by Safety Service Director Michael J. Lotko on May 3.

Elyria Safety Service Michael J. Lotko

Elyria Honor Carriers to Face Board of Judges

Eighteen Chronicle Telegram Carrier Association members competing for first, second and third honors in the 22nd Annual Carrier Awards Program tonight. All will receive merit certificates at Elyma High School auditorium Tuesday evening, May 18, with top laurels earning plaques. Judges, including Rev. James Lamadue and Neal Dunstan, will interview candidates at the newspaper office tonight evaluating appearance, habits, honesty, business ethics, scholarship, hobbies, and other points. results kept secret until the awards announcement.

Chronicle-Telegram Carrier Association Elyria Elyma High School James Lamadue Emmanuel Lutheran Church Lewis Obitts Colson Corporation Julius Turscanyi Duplex Foundry Neal Dunstan Concrete Masonry, Inc Ray A. Renz Jr B. F. Good McH Chronicle- Telegram Chronicle-Telegram Bisra High School Annditorium

Easter Week-end Tragedies In Elyria Area

Tragedies marked Easter weekend as two-car head-on crash on Route 113 west of Elyria killed Emmett W. Bowland and Wealtha Sinerson Bowland and left driver Roy T. King in poor condition with multiple injuries. Bowland’s daughter Mrs Wealtha Morse was critically injured. authorities say King may face vehicular manslaughter charges. A separate Route 60 crash near Clarksfield claimed Mrs Margaret Pasenow's life, with her husband William C. Pasenow severely injured. Mrs Pasenow, born Henrietta 1883, had lived in Elyria 30 years and leaves a daughter, son, four step sons, and several grandchildren. Funeral services are planned in Elyria and Brookdale Cemetery burial.

Elyria Emmett W. Bowland Floral Ct Wealtha Sinerson Manuel Gomez Robert Vinovich King Margaret Pasenow Clark St Elyria Memorial Hospital Clarksfield Huron County Pasenow William C New London Hospital Walter Reif St. Paul Church Brookdale Cemetery

Urges GOP Committee Retract Bender Action

Lorain County Republican Executive Committee plans to rescind its endorsement of George Bender for the U S Senate. Walter G. Nord, Saxbe-for-Senator leader, says the endorsement was a mistake and should be withdrawn, with apologies to William Saxbe. Concerns include using state party funds for Bender’s campaign and a desire for full county input before decisions. Saxbe plans a five city telecast to address charges raised by Bender’s campaign.

Oberlin Lorain County Republican Executive Committee Oberlin Inn Walter G. Nord George Bender United States Nord Ohio Bender State Central Committee William Saxbe Merchanicsburg Ohio House of Representatives Willam Saxbe Saxbe-for-Senator Harold I. Covault Lorain Saxbe

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Emmett W. Rowland John B. Kinter East Ave Spyk Henrietta Cousins New O'Neil Center U.S Page Amherst Ti Hospital Sear Tv-Radio Wellington E. W. Bowland Board of Judges Huron Co GOP William Morris Paul Firment Kenneth King Richard Stolzenburg Richard Rorick William Nemec David Ursem Richard Callahan William Menner Thomas Bauer Fred Meng Byron White Jr Paul Crowdes John Eischen Harry Howell Thomas Willis Paul Belozeking Jack Mayak
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