16 Aug 1958
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1958
Page
1
The Judge H. Wilcox home at 1310 East Ave is highlighted in a series on outstanding Elyria homes by Wini Fred Fay. Readers can view pictures and read the story of the landscaped residence in the Life Story section on page 16. Indictments are announced as Lorain County Grand Jury closes a two day session.
The 1958 Lorain County Fair at Wellington starts Monday with thousands of exhibits across agricultural and mechanical classes. Horse day dominates the opening, with a grandstand saddle horse show and Leo Carillo Panda show. The Junior Fair features dress, livestock parades, and dancing to Johnny Vadnal. Tractor pulling headlines Friday.
Partly cloudy and mild this afternoon with a high of 78 to 82. Tonight will be fair and cooler, low 57 to 62. Sunday remains partly cloudy and a bit warmer. Friday’s temperature range 67 to 75 with humidity rising to 78 percent in the morning and 91 percent at 2 pm. Total 24 hour precipitation 0.06 inch. Lake Erie northeast winds 12 to 22 mph veering east this evening. Sunrise 6 37 am sunset 8 25 pm.
Police report three more escapees captured while a strike halted most operations at General Industries Co as Locals 15 and 18 of MESA voted to strike. About 850 MESA members and 80 from Local 89 of IWC are expected to honor picket lines Monday. Negotiations for a new contract remain stalemated with an extension ending tonight. A company spokesman claims the offer includes a three cent wage hike this year and five cents next year, while MESA demands ten cents cash plus fringe benefits.
An early afternoon airliner crash near Nantucket killed 22 of 34 aboard and injured others. The Convair shattered on impact near the Nantucket Airport, causing a massive fire that destroyed frame storage buildings and engulfed a brick main structure. The crew perished and survivors were rushed to hospitals as fire crews battled the blaze with limited water pressure.
Two anti Communist activists breached the Hungarian Legation in Bern and fought with Communist diplomats for 90 minutes before Swiss police contained the siege. Fire and smoke erupted as officers evacuated nearby areas amid the chaos.
An immense tall rocket with a knobby top stood in a Cape Canaveral Air Force tower as preparations intensified for a possible Sunday moon shot. Officials warned the test aims to orbit a sub 100 pound satellite to image the moon’s dark side, with uncertain timing and weather dependencies.
Governor William ONeill asked President Eisenhower to declare the McGuffey Upper Scioto marsh lands in Hardin County a disaster area eligible for federal aid after an estimated 100 percent crop loss from heavy spring and summer rains. A state committee reported 50 to 90 percent normal yields statewide with marsh areas worst hit by flood waters.
Cincinnati Post claimed the Ohio Junior Legion baseball tournament with a 72 victory over Celina in Columbus.
Warm water penetrates fabric faster and more evenly than cold water. Read the Chronicle-Telegram Classifieds daily for money saving bargains and to sell unwanted items for quick cash. Call FA 3321 in Elyria or CH 41119 in Lorain.
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