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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1956
Page
9
The administration projects peacetime spending to reach a new high and a $707 million surplus, with no tax cut in sight. The budget pegs outlays at $69.1 billion for the year ending June 30 while receipts are forecast at a record $69.5 billion, mainly from individual and corporate taxes.
New York labor racketeer known as Johnny Dio was named as the mastermind behind the plan to blind columnist Victor Riesel with sulfuric acid. FBI questions and arrests followed as authorities tied Dio to a gang including Tom Dio and Charles Salvatore Woppiel Carlino. Accused co-conspirators face charges of obstructing justice by silencing witnesses before a grand jury probing labor racketeering.
Marietta Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Michael V. DiSalle pledged to expand industry and create jobs across the state. He urged formation of a development credit corporation to finance growth and said he would convene leaders from business labor universities and research bodies to attract American industries to Ohio.
Washington indicates the Agriculture Department will launch an intensified drive next month to wipe out foreign livestock diseases costing billions worldwide. The plan coincides with the September 26 opening of a $1.6 million animal disease laboratory on Plum Island, NY, center of research on foot and mouth disease and other livestock threats. Simms, director of livestock research, notes global cooperation to eradicate rinderpest and African Swine fever, warns that these diseases remain a serious risk as world trade and transport expand.
A boy was killed in a lightning strike near St Clairsville on Thursday. Weather conditions prompted emergency services to respond as investigators examine the现场 details.
A practice driving session for Mrs Ola Waters and her husband Abbot Waters ended in Elyita Memorial Hospital after their car struck a tree near Abbe and Sunar Ridee roads. Mrs Waters suffered chest injuries and was thrust against the steering wheel. Her husband received treatment for a cut over his right eye.
In New Orleans, elevator operator Jack Greeson, 52, was charged with drunken driving after a harrowing ride up and down 41 floors of a downtown office building. Police Sgt. Edward Ter coul described the incident and said Greeson was arrested once on the ground floor.
United Steelworkers president David J. McDonald urged a halt to the work stoppage at Detroit Steel Corp Portsmouth division after a workers’ strike over incentives shut down most plant operations. The move left more than a thousand employees idle as unions sought negotiations to end the dispute.
The New Haven coroner broadened the inquiry into three infant deaths by reviewing death certificates of all babies who died in the area in the past five years. Coroner James J. Corrigan seeks any other infant deaths cared for by Virginia B Jasper, 33, a private nurse not licensed, who admitted shaking or injuring the infants. Jasper, six feet tall and 250 pounds, refused to testify at the coroner's inquest. the inquest was postponed for weeks. She remains held on a $30,000 bond on an idle charge as psychiatric exams are sought by her attorneys.
A seven year old personal grudge led to a hammer attack inside Clark county jail Springfield. Clem Sithlorlay confessed killing James Nichols during February 1549 amid an apparent immortal art motive. Nichols died in the prison hospital after the assault following a printshop dispute.
The hidden Brink's trial witness, Charles J. Margiotti, a famed Pittsburgh lawyer and former Pennsylvania attorney general, died of a heart attack. His death was disclosed at Suffolk Superior Court as the fifth fatality in the $1.2 million 1950 Brink's robbery case. Margiotti had been summoned for an early appearance and had previously sought a pardon for Joseph OKeefe, the Commonwealth’s chief witness.
Nassau County district attorney said she would present to the grand jury today kidnap and murder charges against Angela Lamarca, the confessed kidnapper of little Peter Weinberger. Mrs. Beatrice Weinberger, the baby’s mother, is summoned to testify. The DA said he would seek indictments on the two charges that could carry the death penalty in New York State.
MARYSVILLE Ohio A Richmond Limited couple bound for Niagara Falls with four of their six children were killed in a head on collision with a truck on Route 2 north of New California. Russell Alexander 46 died at once and Louie 35 died six hours later. The four children Sandra 12 Karen 11 Richard 9 and Linda 6 were treated for cuts and bruises. The truck driver William Conner 33 of Lawsville Stark County, crossed left of center and was cited for driving left of center.
Adlai E. Stevenson declared Democrats are the only party concerned for farmers, noting the farmer’s troubles under Republican administrations and prosperity under Democrats. He and running mate Estes Kefauver spoke after flying from Portland to Sioux City for a regional party meeting to hear farmers and drive the story to the people.
In Cleveland the exchange centers on use of free mailing privileges by U S Senator George H Bender and Governor Frank Lausche. Stevenson accuses Bender of abusing his franking privilege while Lausche defends the practice and questions the governor’s use of state resources and travel. The dispute touches farm policy and political advantage as Midwest Democrats plan strategy in Sioux City and Knoxville while both candidates defend their records.
Molinee Wis reports ex-teacher Casimir Orzechowski age 64 planning to wed 15-year-old former pupil Ticlen Hawro. They intended to marry at the Polish National Catholic Church and reside on his 20 acre farm 32 miles away. The girl's parents reportedly disagree. Hawro and Orzechowski unavailable for comment.
Cool temperatures slowed maturing fall crops in the last week raising frost injury fears for corn and soybean fields planted late. Overall crop development remains mixed with best prospects in the southwest and poorest in the northeast. Soybean acreage padding and tobacco topping progressing, while apple harvests begin in the south and fall varieties in the north later than last year.
NEW YORK. A sharp up surge in automotive demand in the fourth quarter could throw the steel market into complete turmoil, Iron Age said today. The metalworking publication reports jitters over the outlook dominated by short age as the industry nears a climax in the approaching quarter. Delivery for other steel users remains clouded as orders flood in and prospects for basic materials tighten.
Residents of Ridgeville Local School District will vote on a tax renewal and levy proposal. The plan seeks to meet current expenses by renewing a 3 mill levy and adding 2 additional mills, per a school board resolution filed with the county election office.
In Southsea England a publicity stunt features a performer dubbed Lord Godiva planning a parade ride on stage to mimic Coventry's historic Lady Godiva. David Frans leads the effort promising a dramatic, attention grabbing event in a seaside resort.
In Cincinnati 17 852 fans filled the stands as the Redlegs routed the New York Giants 1 1 to set an all time attendance record. The season total climbs to 984 562 with management expecting the record to be surpassed this week. The previous mark of 981 000 was set in 1989 9.
Galveston Texas Babe Didrikson Zaharias continues to wear a smile as she battles cancer. Doctors report her serious condition remains unchanged and her status is stable.
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