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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1954
Page
1
President Eisenhower said the U S could recognize Red China if reforms occur but opposes the current Communist government and its UN entry. He signaled a possible public stand onSen McCarthy censure if the issue harms Republican unity.
President Eisenhower delivered a forceful briefing defending Gen. George C. Marshall against accusations of disloyalty. He urged focus on administration programs, warned against foreign-aid cuts hurting anti Soviet efforts, and noted unity concerns within the Republican Party during an election year.
Washington senators pressed for a blue ribbon special committee to judge censure of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy before adjournment. McClellan warned the Senate would face cowardice charges if it delays, as potential appointees from both parties balked at service. Mundt’s subcommittee planned a first post hearing meeting to decide how to proceed with a report.
Partly cloudy and warmer this afternoon and tonight with scattered showers expected Thursday. High today near 66, low around 38, winds west 10 to 15 then light and variable tonight. Temperatures compare with a year ago 66 to 38, humidity around 50 percent in the morning and 60 percent at night. An advertisement promotes rates on home modernization and building plans.
Norwalk officials were told an extra 60 000 dollars is needed to finish the city reservoir, bringing the total beyond the 300 000 estimate. Richard Mutz cited plan changes, spillway moves, increased rip-rapping, and terrain as causes, with funds to come from mortgage revenue bonds and future water receipts.
A Michigan family on Rt 20 between Elyria and Ridgeville faces heartbreak after a county game warden removed their pet fawn Susie to a Castalia game refuge. The Frolo family had cared for Susie since December, bottle feeding and giving shelter, while neighbors supported keeping the deer until October before transferring to an appropriate facility. The family plans to ask Ohio Natural Resources Dept for a permit to retain Susie until October and then place her in a suitable care program.
Cleveland police hold Homer Wentworth, 55, after a hammer slaying tied to his common law wife Elsie Rhodes, 36. Investigators say the motive and full details are under inquiry as the case unfolds in Cleveland.
A seven year old girl, Dianne Williams of Oberlin, Ohio, is expected to return home Sunday from Cleveland after a six and a half hour heart operation. Doctors found a large opening between her heart chambers and warned additional study could take six months. Readers sent more than 200 get well cards as she recuperates at home with family awaiting her homecoming.
John J. Moser a longtime Elyria builder died after a stroke at Amherst Hospital. He headed J. 3. Moser, Builder, from 1912 to 1945 later Moser and Popp. Born November 26 1857 in Birmingham he lived in the area most of his life. He leaves a daughter four grandchildren three sisters and a brother. Services will be at Emmerich Funeral Home Amherst tomorrow at 2 p.m. burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery officiated by Rev Henry Stick.
An early 20th century style notice promotes Elyria Driving School offering practical driver instruction. The ad cites Cal S412 as a contact or course code and emphasizes driving lessons aimed at new learners.
Free metered parking citywide will run for three days from tomorrow through Saturday in Elyria to celebrate the North St off street parking lot opening. Street and lot parking are free to attract Miyria shoppers as merchants offer values tied to the new facility. A shopping guide appears in Section B of the Chronicle Telegram.
Cleveland police halted questioning of Dr Samuel H Sheppard in the Marilyn Sheppard murder case after four days of questioning produced little. Officials say they are pursuing a stronger circumstantial case and exploring a new mystery woman linked to the suspect. A Lorain steelworker and a Bay Village resident were questioned, with one released after signing papers. Susan Hayes, a California technician, again refused to talk as attorneys seek to bar a preliminary hearing.
The State Department released a second note to the Chinese Reds insisting they bear responsibility for the British airliner shootdown. The U S demands punishment for the flyers and compensation for three American dead and three injured.
French authorities report bloody anti French riots erupting in central Annam within the non Communist zone of southern Viet Nam. Two Vietnamese killed and twelve wounded as violence centers around the Tourane air and naval base about 430 miles northeast of Saigon.
Tehran says talks with Britain on ending the oil nationalization dispute have concluded. The move is viewed as a victory for both sides, with Western buyers to resume Iran’s oil and Iran regaining its revenue source.
LaGrange Fall Festival Friday and Saturday nights August 7th, 1954 at LaGrange Square LaGrange, O. Adv. New car to be given to one of all customers on December 15 Call The Resar Service Co. for service and repairs phone 30-100 Adv.
Chronicle Telegram offers classified ads to quickly fill vacancies. Call 4731 to tell the ad writer what spaces are available. Mrs John H Smith at 135 Spruce Street is mentioned as a renter example. Three large rooms with utilities are advertised.
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