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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1960
Page
1
President Eisenhower defends Ezra Taft Benson farm policy and his critics at a news conference. He says Democrats distort facts for politics and notes networks should debate historic issues if asked. He reiterates wariness of broad Democratic majorities and comments on Powers U 2 incident and possible UN address in New York.
The weather forecast covers northeastern and Northwestern Ohio with fair cool today and tonight. Thursday will be fair and warmer with highs around 72 to 78. Lows tonight near normal with a Tuesday range of 56 to 78. Temperatures will average near normal with minor warming by Friday or Saturday. Precipitation expected mainly Friday through Sunday with limited amounts.
Attendance at Lorain County Fair rises with a two day total near 28 000 led by saddle horse shows and harness racing. The Friday program features Rex Ritter Grand Ole Opry stars Max Wiseman Wilma Lee and Grandpa Jo with Stoney Cooper leading the Clinch Mountain Clan.
The Navy reports a collision between a Med merchant ship named Vou Med of Panama and the tanker Esso Switvenland in the Mediterranean. A total of 26 survivors were picked up by a U.S. military transport vessel. Details from Washington are fragmentary.
Lewis Geener of Yellow Springs testifies he refused to cut a Negro customer’s hair due to training limits not race. Prosecutors present multiple witnesses claiming discrimination while defense argues race did not drive the action. The trial, moved here, awaits jury deliberations with testimony from witnesses including a Negro barber from Cedarville.
A state official requests a contract proposal from Gratten regarding prison water supply. School plans include a Tuesday September teacher meeting and orientation setup. Most Elyria students to attend classes as schedule is released.
Unidentified truck collided with a family car on the New York Thruway near the Rochester line. A five year old boy, a German immigrant, died after the vehicle left the road while en route to Rochester. The bereaved family, including his father Ming Richme, had been visiting from Germany and planned to relocate to Rochester. Community members described the victim as accomplished pianist and well liked in Maplewood. The body was transported to Rochester for services on Thursday.
In Moscow a grieving Powers family leaves for home as Francis Powers, a U2 pilot, remains behind to serve a 10 year sentence amid ongoing tensions.
Mutinous Mali detachment near Alberville, Congo joins Katanga insurgents, with reports of two casualties and Belgian forces intercepting a Baluba attack at Albertville railway station. UN announces aid to Albertville as tensions rise in the region.
A head on collision at a blind curve Tuesday in LaFollette Tennessee killed two drivers and injured six more. State trooper Bill Bunch identified the dead as Gerald Wilson and a resident of Dayton Ohio. The crash involved two cars and appeared to involve local residents traveling from an unidentified origin.
Lorain County Democratic Chair Joseph Ujhelyi says Kennedy will visit Lorain to speak to voters rather than simple handshakes. He forecasts an October appearance, possibly around the Cuyahoga County ox roast, and plans a full speaking event with Kennedy.
Akron Fortis youths Wendell Cuirdy and Frank Salmon were jailed after admitting the beating linked to the rape slaying of a 12 year old girl. Ronald Fenlan held in jail following arrest. Fenton confessed to the attack on Anne Stareher on August 1.
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