Eisenhower to Nominate McElroy for Defense Secretary
President Eisenhower announced plans to nominate Neil H McElroy to succeed Charles E Wilson as secretary of defense after a routine fitness investigation. McElroy, 52, head of Procter and Gamble, is praised as highly capable and discussed the role with the president and Wilson at the Defense Department and White House. Wilson intends to leave before fall to aid the upcoming budget.
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Eisenhower
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Charles E. Wilson
Defense
Cincinnati
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Procter and Gamble
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Ryder Resigns as Elyria Chamber Chief After Decade
Norris Ryder, Elyria Chamber of Commerce general manager for ten years, resigns effective Sept. 1 and plans to open an advertising public relations office. He thanks officers and notes confidence in Elyria’s future as membership and budget grew during his tenure.
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Chamber
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Second St
Atomic blast fires at Nevada test site as observers pray
The Atomic Energy Commission detonated its 11th summer device above Yucca Flat at 1,500 feet, estimating a 20,000 ton TNT yield. 30 Canadian soldiers and Fort Lewis troops observed from 10 miles away as a mushroom cloud formed and smoke spread over miles, with a fire observed for minutes and witnesses in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles reporting the flash. Demonstrators faced possible action for protest near the Nevada Grounds.
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Atomic Energy Commission
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Ft. Lewis
Wash
Ground Zero
Queen's Own Rifles
Calgary
Canada
Nevada Desert
Salt Lake City
Utah
Los Ani
Cleveland News
Indi
100 Energy Commission
Nevada
Foresting Grounds
City Publishing Co
Cleveland Plain
Newsprint Fire Rages Through Cleveland Terminal Warehouse
A spectacular blaze fueled by newsprint roared through the Cleveland Terminal warehouse. Damage was tentatively estimated, with authorities probing the cause as crews battled the flames. The incident disrupted nearby operations and drew emergency responders to the Cleveland scene.
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Weather outlook for Ohio and Lake Erie region
Northeastern and Northwestern Ohio see highs 78 to 82 today with clear skies and a cool night around 35 to 62. Tuesday’s range 52 to 76, with no precipitation in the last 24 hours and humidity readings noted through Tuesday evening.
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Critical injury after Chestnut Ridge collision in Rocky River
Rocky River resident remains in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash on Chestnut Ridge and Root Rds. The incident prompts local officials to consider annexation and tax measures, with notices appearing across the region.
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Chestnut Ridge
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Ohio Crash Kills Pilot Near Youngstown
An Air Force FS86L Sabre Jet from the 79th Fighter Squadron based at Youngstown Municipal Airport crashed during a routine training takeoff in a densely populated area near Youngstown. The 23 year old pilot died. the Air Force withheld the name pending next of kin notification. Fire crews faced access difficulties but arrived after the crash and found the aircraft already burning and the pilot dead.
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Air Force
Anglers Fined by Lake Erie Storm at Lorain Pier
A trio of fishermen at Lakeview Park Lorain fished a damp pier as Lake Erie raged with a north wind. Waves broke high over the rocks signaling a dangerous condition.
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Lake Erie
Elyria Chamber Fights Courthouse Bond Issue
Elyria's Chamber of Commerce plans a campaign to keep the Lorain County courthouse in downtown Elyria. A November vote will decide a 34.5 million bond for a new courthouse on Murray Ridge Road.
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Wulwed Nuunnary
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Eisenhower hints at limited jury trial in civil rights bill
President Eisenhower kept the door open to a possible acceptance of the civil rights bill with a limited jury trial amendment. He declined to say in advance how he would veto any compromise, noting the jury trial provision would apply only to voting rights and to federal judiciary matters. The press conference touched on defense information, and the report mentions a grand jury indictment listing four co conspirators.
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Ins
Eisenhower
Frederal
U.S. National Defense System
Oliver Hardy Dies at 65 in Burbank Home
Hollywood star Oliver Hardy of Laurel and Hardy fame died at 7 25 am in Burbank California after a long illness. He weighed over 200 pounds and had been paralyzed since a stroke a year earlier leaving him unable to speak or eat normally.
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Elyria Ballot Includes Four Mill Levy and Income Tax Question
Elyria voters will see a four mill levy for general city expenses and an income tax question on the November ballot. City council certified both measures after a recessed meeting. vote was 7-2 with two Republicans opposing both proposals. Mayor Keys pushed the levy as a fallback if the income tax is rejected and warned the capital improvements plan could stall without the tax.
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Election Board
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Baird
Thea County Board
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Wilson orders halt to civilian hiring across services
In his final days as defense secretary Charles E. Wilson ordered the military services to immediately stop civilian employment and draft plans for reductions, as a successor was expected to be named today.
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Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
Services
Tesday
Ex-Steelworker Alleges Ballot Box Stuffing
The article reports a former Jones & Laughlin Steel employee George E. Crosby 38 of Hazelwood admitting to ballot box stuffing at a union election. Crosby’s notarized statement was taken as the Senate Rackets Committee probes discuss impounding ballots and records. Ashton named Crosby and cited June 14 closed door testimony in Washington. The NSW constitution retention period is noted as six months.
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Dues
David J. McDonald
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Senate
Washington
Stiil
Ashton
George E. Crosby
Jones &Laughlin Steel Corp
Hazelwood
Crosby
W. Davis Grove
Glassport
Labor Boss Rebuffs Talk On Hoffa and Dio
In Washington a Brooklyn Teamsters leader refused to testify, invoking the fifth amendment 88 times about his role in efforts to install James R Hoffa and Johnny Dio as leaders of New York Teamsters. He avoided answering about Hoffa orders and whether Dio directed him, with Senate investigators pressing for details.
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Johnny Dio
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Frank Easton
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Shark blocks Cornwall beach phone booth in West Look
In Cornwall coastal village West Look several residents found the outdoor telephone booth occupied by a five foot shark on Tuesday. Authorities offered no explanation but speculated an absent minded fisherman left the animal there.
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England
Cornwall
Mrs. America Of 1949 Home
Mrs. America of 1949 returned to her San Diego home Tuesday night after being missing since Monday. She said she wanted to get away from all the trouble and did not indicate any harm.
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America
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