30 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1957
Page
1
Senate Republican leader William F. Knowland predicted that Congress will vote a tax reduction at the 1958 session. He forecasts a $3 billion budget cut and a lower tax bill as the session opens in Washington.
A force of 1,000 Marines from the U S 6th Fleet landed today in Beirut Lebanon on shore leave. The move underscores American readiness to deploy troops into threatened Jordan within days if necessary.
In Lorain County heavy negotiations frame a bid to avert a looming laborer and teamsters strike as contracts expire at midnight. Officials report 1,000 laborers covered, with union and contractors haggling over a 25 cent raise now and 15 cents later. President Eisenhower declares Texas floods disaster amid record river crests and heavy damage.
Regional forecast segments for Northeastern and Northwestern Ohio note high temperatures 65 to 72 today with fair tonight and minimal temperature change. Wednesday to be sunny and warmer, with Monday forecast 44 to 73. Precipitation minimal in last 24 hours ending 8 p.m. Monday, humidity readings given for 8 a.m., 2 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Washington based report says five towering historical figures may fill the Senate Hall of Fame portrait spaces with John F Kennedy leading a five member committee. Names discussed include Henry Clay Daniel Webster La Follette Sr Robert A Taft and the late 20th century senators taft and la follette on the tentative list amid ongoing controversy.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced that at least two large explosions during spring Nevada tests will be detonated from captive balloons high over the desert. Yields exceed 20 000 tons of TNT, with nine shots open to newsmen and 60 civil defense officials. Balloon shots are set for June 27 and July 25 pending weather.
The Senate Rackets Committee will question Navy officials about a 4200 bribery payoff to Teamster leaders and whether taxpayers funded it. Testimony cited a Texarkana witness who paid 175 weekly to Teamsters for Navy contracted deliveries at Tobyhanna depot, with government approval claimed. Rear Adm. Arnold denied informal knowledge of the matter.
A congressional panel pressed Bernard Adelstein, secretary treasurer of Local 813 in New York, to hand over union records. Adelstein refused, allowing investigations only with a union representative present, as the committee signaled forthcoming New York hearings and promised prompt, thorough investigation. The testimony referenced a vanished American businessman and investigators’ notes in Hong Kong.
Pope Pius XII held a 50 minute private audience with UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold described as very important. The Rome visit focused on the Middle East tension and disarmament as Hammarskjold seeks moral support from the Vatican for peace efforts amid global strains.
Negotiators fail to reach agreement in a continuing session raising the likelihood of a CEI strike tonight. The Amherst edition notes municipal court dates and page references while the Riverside hospital notes and Lorain livestock market listings appear elsewhere in the page.
Sen Charles Mosher chairing the Senate Education Committee says lawmakers must see detailed plans and funding for the school program. The board requests 7.114 million for two years, but the House cut it to 4.203 million, threatening the program’s future. Local water quality reports and statewide education issues also surface amid legislative pressure.
The Ohio State Highway Department disclosed plans for a $2,455,000 Rt 57 bypass in Elyria, with a first two lane step on a four lane right of way. Mayor J Grant Keys hailed the move as vital to growth and industry, noting a later four lane expansion and belt loop concepts from the DeLeuw report. The project would cross Black River near the Ohio Turnpike, extend to Abbe Road, then toward Cleveland Street, covering about 2.7 miles and including a new Black River bridge.
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