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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1956

Page

12

Ohio delegates shift away from Lausche toward Stevenson

A gradual realignment in Ohio delegates signals waning Lausche influence as Dems lean to Adlai Stevenson. District delegates pledge loyalty but plan to swing after the first ballot while county leaders and notable figures contemplate formal shifts at Chicago. Tenure questions loom over unpledged and at large delegates as the convention approaches.

United Press Frank J. Lausche Ohio iStevenson Ison Coleman Michael Isson Stev J Lausche Cuyahoga County Thomas Burke Ray ‘T. Mil William J. Coleman the Nations Stevenson Ile Son iThe County DiSalle Lima Chie Uaga Ieadhe Jobn Kelly Toledo Lucas J Adlair Stevenson Mary McGowan Akron Democratic National Sen I Esles Kefauver Tennessee Chicago

Star Party Planned By Black River Astronomical Society

The Black River Astronomical Society hosts a Star Party Monday night at the O’Neil parking lot. Mars will be unusually bright and closer than for years, Saturn’s rings will be visible, and the Moon will be near first quarter with meteors likely. George Diedrich, secretary, invites all residents to view with members’ telescopes and explain the sights.

Black River Astronomical Society O'Neil Mars Earth George Diedrich Society Saturn

Woman Found On Road In Barton Overdose Suspected

Mrs Meda Kovach 41 of Barton RI was found on Barton Road near Barton Cook intersection last night. Berea hospital authorities labeled the case possible barbiturate poisoning and planned her release this morning. Olmsted Township police said she wore a white dress and was aided by four passing motorists who alerted police. ambulance transported her to Berea Hospital after calling Baker Funeral Home. Police believe she overdosed on sleeping pills.

Olmsted Meda Kovach Barton Ri Barton Rd Barton-Cook Re Berea Hospital

Crucial Days Near In Probe Of 3 Ohio Deaths

Lancaster report outlines key days in a widening probe into the deaths of three people tied to Geer families. Exhumations, autopsy reviews, and lie detector results are anticipated as investigators seek to establish links among Constance Geer, Jean Geer, and a third death in the Geer circle. Authorities expect more definitive findings once federal and state reports are available.

Lancaster Joseph A. Geer Avand Grer Iwerk jGeer Con Sant H. Hutsler Husister Friesner Geer Morehars Raymond Moreharty Geers Gare Nnde al Cook Ies Secon Corestance Cook Constance Geers Dy Geer

New Fire Ends Hope For 254 Men In Mine

In Belgium a new fire swept the Amer Cortus Biffer Heart coal shaft, ending any remaining hope for entombed workers. Officials described the blaze as a fresh setback after days of danger as a power shovel opened a grave near the Marciante Cemetery in the aftermath of the disaster.

Marcinelee Belgium Amer Cortus Biffer Heart Amie van Deyenya Belwinn Peloian van den Heuvel Marciante

Local Help In Enforcing Laws Asked In Ohio

William Coe state liquor director urged local and federal agencies in Ohio to enforce liquor laws more strictly. He described new permits and stricter screening of applicants while stressing cooperation among law enforcement to curb illegal operations. Ralph Lecher Cleveland law official backed stronger local help to thwart unlawful alcohol activities.

Qolumbus Uns William Co. Brevi Fiquor Bryant Tocal Ralph Leecher Cleveland Law Reco

Kefauver blasts Dixon-Yates handling in Senate probe

Senate subcommittee findings accuse Presidential Assistant Sherman Adams and officials Lewis Strauss Rowland Hughes and J Sinclair Armstrong of conspiring to conceal facts in the Dixon Yates case. Kefauver urges Attorney General Brownell Jr to seek a grand jury action as he criticizes administration secrecy amid the Chicago Democratic National Convention.

Kefauver Senate Sherman Adams Atomic Energy Lewis L. Strauss Rowland R. Hughes J. Sinclair Armstrong The Securites & Exchange J Commission Adams Herbert Brownell Jr Tennesser Judiciary Subcommittee Dixon Yates Welauver Nalonal Chicago

Plane Crash Kills Six In Colombia Flight

Six people aboard a small Avianca aircraft died Friday when the plane crashed on the plains of southeast Colombia near Bogota. The crash site and exact cause were not released, and authorities investigated the fatal incident involving a regional carrier.

Bogota Colombia Avianca Colambhra

Two Die and Six Hurt in Ship Explosion Near Lewes

The Coast Guard probed a blast aboard the German freighter SS Heidberg near Lewes Delaware, killing two crewmen and injuring six others. Authorities reported the ship suffered a fire and extensive damage.

Lewel Del Coast Guard

Platform Crisis Shapes 1956 Democratic Platform Debate

Democratic platform committee nears finish on civil rights plank while Southern leaders warn against endorsing the Supreme Court school desegregation ruling. Former President Truman weighing his endorsement as Harriman or Stevenson vies for Northern backing. Meanwhile a German freighter explosion injures crew off Beebe Hospital, with two deaths and several burns.

Chicago Democratic Platform Committee Tle John W. McCormack Massachusetts Virginia John S$.battle jSen Harry F. Byrd Supreme Court Harry S. Truman New Yorke Averell Harriman Harriman Adlai Stevenson

Gen Cooper Likely New Guard Chief

Brig. Gen. Kenneth Cooper is thought to be the next commanding general of the 27th Infantry Division Ohio National Guard. Maj. Gen. Leo W. Keber will relinquish command August 15 as he turns six years old, with Gov. Lausche and Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beighter observing. Cooper, the division's longest-serving officer, would become senior in the Ohio National Guard when Kreber steps down, with Lausche to appoint a successor.

Camp Breckenridge Ky. Ins Kenneth Cooper Ohio National Guard Cooper Leo W. Keber 87Th Kreber Lausehe Robert S. Beighter USA TI Cooper Con. Kreber Lausche Atth Hallan Cooper Swrebur Brightler Neeber Ohio Lerner Artil Communder Columbus

Trip Cut Short Ends With Missing Children Found

Three children, Neill, his sister Brenda, and another companion, were found safe after being missing for seven hours. They had wandered from home Friday to see the woods and strange knafeaeks, returning with no injuries and reporting they had gone away to explore.

Neill Brenda Othe Weld Hame

No Trace Found Of 2 Thought On Oil Barge

Rescue workers cut through heavy metal to reach a capsized oil rig on the Mississippi River but found no trace of two men believed trapped. About 30 workers were on a $1.5 million barge when it capsized after a sudden hull shift. Witnesses reported seeing ten men missing. authorities believed some may have drowned. Rescue efforts continued to probe the hull for survivors.

New Orleans Wre Mississippi Avondne Masapea Ean ‘Rine Ways Tne

Rivers Harbors Bill Vetoed by President Eisenhower

President Eisenhower vetoed the Rivers and Harbors bill in a surprise move on Friday. He criticized the Democratic-led Congress for approving 99 projects and 14 river basin improvements without proper Army Engineers review or state input. He argued funding would lie with the next Congress and said the veto would not delay worthwhile projects.

Eisenhower Franklin D. Roosevelt Congress Army Engineers

Ohio Gets Canadian Cool Air

A Canada air flow kept temperatures near normal with highs about five to four degrees below normal across most areas. Skies may produce scattered showers in the northern region this afternoon, while Cleveland saw light rain Friday morning and no other stations reported precipitation. Weather remains slightly below average through the weekend, described as ideal by the weather man. City temperatures at 8 am included Chicago 71 Denver 63 Los Angeles 83 Miami 83.

Cleveland Chicago Denver Angeles Miami Kington

Rainier Wins Title as Man With Ideal Mustache

In San Francisco Prince Rainier III of Monaco was named the man with the ideal mustache by the International Mustache Protective Association. The honor, voted today, highlights his prominent facial hair as a symbol of style.

San Francisco Prince ‘Rainier III Monaco Grace Kelly International

Local Stocks Nominal Quotations on Midwest Exchange

Friday August 10 shows listed prices from Elyria Lorain WEOL Elyria Savings Elyria Telephone and other firms. Entries include First Law & Loan General Industries Lorain Co Perry Fay North Save & Loan Standard Screw Troxel Miggs Ohio Turnpike and more with small varied quotes.

Elyria Lorain Weol Elyria Savings & Tr Elyria Telephone Elyria First Law & Loan General Industries Lorain Co North Say & Loan Perry Fay .Y Pfaudier Ausenens Dep Bank & Tr T Ohio Turnpike

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