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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1957
Page
12
A Japanese trial of Specialist Srd Class Wii Girard may shape U S troop deployments overseas. The case questions constitutionality of admin agreements allowing foreign courts to try U S soldiers, with experts and officials weighing withdrawal of ground forces.
The mission ends as Simons lands near here after 19 miles up in a balloon gondola. He is flown to Fargo and then Minneapolis for rest, with Col. Stapp prescribing 24 hours of sleep. Air Force and Winzen Research Co. begin data analysis from instruments while calling the flight highly successful.
Washington administration pressed lawmakers to restore 900 million dollars cut by the House as experts testified on foreign aid. Senators demanded full figures on unspent appropriations and long-range pipeline size, leading to a postponed vote as the case was challenged. The day's action showed doubt about restoring aid funds amid legislative stalemate on other issues.
The New York Central Railroad plans to auction 406 stations after selling seven this year. Alfred E. Perlman says negotiations proceed with offers. remaining assets may be redeveloped, including a South Chicago terminal turned into a supermarket. The railroad notes profits may be offset by losses from passenger service changes amid ongoing ice-related disruptions.
Hollywood makeup man Perc Wentmore known as a leading beauty expert lies critically ill in a private hospital after his wife reported he swallowed a large quantity of sleeping pills. He is the eldest of three Westmore brothers famous for studio makeup work.
A mass Levittown protest rally against racial integration drew police warnings about unlawful assembly. Officers warned gatherings of more than three people could be arrested as the crowd formed near the Union Terminal area amid tensions over a Black resident moving into a nearby house.
Princess Margaret, celebrating her 27th birthday, faced a violent incident as a French suitor from south France, Thomas Stewart, was struck by a rock during crowds near Balmoral. He was taken to hospital and later to a hospital in Elkins Park, while police arrested two men and fined a total of 20 dollars. The Frenchman, after being escorted to Aberdeen and then Southampton, declared, I will be back. The birthday dinner was set to proceed with Prince Philip expected to toast Margaret.
A balloon intended to carry a nuclear device leaked, prompting the Atomic Energy Commission to postpone the 13th shot in the summer test series for the third time in Las Vegas Nevada.
Dr. Robert A. Haines 40, superintendent of Longview State Hospital in Cincinnati, is named director of Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction by Gov. O Neill. He will replace acting director Dr. C Earl Albreecht, will relocate with his family, and faces a $500 annual salary cut from 18 500 to 18 000. He called the post a challenge and seeks mental health program improvements.
Hollywood actress Gail Russell, 32, was found unconscious beside a half finished highball in her bathroom. She was taken to Los Angeles General Hospital and booked on a felony warrant while facing intoxication and drunken driving charges.
Merger committees of the Ohio Federation of Labor and the Ohio CIO Council met Tuesday and named a subcommittee to draft a constitution and draw up recommendations for the expected merger of the two state groups.
Washington reports that 2102 miles of toll roads may become free highways if Congress funds part of the costs. Inclusion of pay-as-you-go sections of 18 toll roads in the interstate system was authorized, with Boulder Bureau noting 1837 miles already in use east of Public Roads. Conversion hinges on federal reimbursement decisions and congressional funding amid a 33 billion dollar highway modernization program.
Ohio officials outlined a plan to switch the Senate from two-year to four-year terms with half the body elected every two years. Gov. ONeill Secretary of State Brown and Auditor Rhodes announced initial district assignments and term lengths for the new staggered system starting next year.
Hollywood AP reports defense for Confidential Magazine libel case hints at shifting focus to a TV quiz show. Attorney Crowley seeks to prove publication true while John Odom, Georgia candidate for lieutenant governor, may testify about the show.
Four youths were jailed after a spate of telephone-box break ins ahead of a flash fire aboard a vessel near a British naval base. The incident disrupted service as crews struggled to fight the blaze and the ship’s tug pulled free, leaving nine officers aboard.
A Vienna report states 1 500 Polski counted as a crew tally while tourists request asylum in London. The Niarchos tanker fleet headquarters and a ship car comment on a normal crew of 81 men. Cause of the explosions remains undetermined after months of incidents.
Three of the boys were jailed in Franklin county and the fourth at Pomeroy in C. where he was arrested.
Dirt moving on Ohio's new Cincinnati Conneaut freeway may start within 10 days. J Groves & Sons Co of Minneapolis bid $2 837 685 for the Wayne county section, below the department estimate of $3 109 000. Work expected to begin around Sept 1, extending across Congress township to near Medina county.
London, UP reports coroner's court found Antony Beauchamp died by his own action. The inquest into the 3 year old husband of actress Sarah Church ill, daughter of Sir Winston, lasted about 20 minutes. Coroner W Bent ley Purchase did not address motive.
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