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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1959
Page
1
A brief look at how Christmas customs evolved from ancient religious observances and lasting legends. Grace BH notes the development of festive practices and their roots in old beliefs.
The Lorain County Historical Society features Pathways of the Pioneers by George P. Metcalf, exploring who first settled the land after noting Indigenous presence prior to European arrival. Pg. 22.
A new proposal to build an Elyria city hall annex is led by owners of the Meyer Building Ohme Lat. Promotions for veterans at Ridge Tool Co are announced by Parcell executive vice president on the first page. Woodrow Mathna is the first to enter the GOP congressional nomination race. A Lorain telephone firm declares stock in lieu of dividends with expansion planned for 1960. Elyria High basketball tops 30th straight home win and 25th consecutive league game.
Eight thousand New Delhi elites packed into President Prasad’s garden for an informal at home with President Eisenhower. Security teams locked arms as the crowd pressed to shake hands while Gandhian-sari observers struggled with the surge. Nehru lauded the visit as globally significant during an improvised press center tour.
Cloudy and mild with rain and drizzle today. High around 50 to 55. Rain ends tonight and cooler air settles in with lows near 32 to 36. Friday forecasts call for partly cloudy and colder conditions with temperatures in the upper 30s to near 40. Precipitation in the last 24 hours amounted to about 0.71 inches. Humidity ranged from 87 to 91 percent during the afternoon. Sunrise 7 43 a.m. Sunset 4 58 p.m. Moonrise 3 43 p.m. Moonset 5 07 a.m.
A semi tractor trailer veered off the Ohio Turnpike near the Warren interchange and plunged into the Mahoning River. Driver Lester Snyder, 34, of New Tripoli Pennsylvania, suffered a broken jaw and arm with internal injuries. He was hospitalized at South Side Hospital and belonged to Trav elers Motor Freight Co. of Akron.
Reports from Posadas Argentina say a 3,000-man force of Paraguayan exiles led by Maj. Juan Jose Boredla invaded Paraguay at 2 a.m. crossing the Parana River. They claimed control of Encarnacion and nearby Puerto Aguazu and Puerto Iguazu, with clashes reported against government troops. Border sealed, ferry traffic halted, and officials claim control. The border region remains tense under Stroessner's military rule backed by a police chief and siege-era security forces.
In Albert Lea Minnesota authorities impose martial law as 200 Minnesota National Guard troops guard Wilson and Co meatpacking plant After 48 hours of strike related violence gates are padlocked except for supervisors and clerical staff Officials seek court action to reopen the plant while ensuring 300000 pounds of meat can be shipped before spoilage The mood is tense as Christmas commerce stalls and strikers cheer the military measures.
Brig. Gen. Joseph H. Moore is shown with the supersonic F-105B fighter bomber after setting a world speed record for level flight at nearly twice the speed of sound. The achievement surpasses the 1,100 mile per hour mark set June 18 by a French Air Force pilot. Exact speed withheld pending data verification.
City officials assess finances at a noon meeting with about 319000 short of break even and 181000 needed to cover current bills before year end. Anticipated income includes 231 in sales tax, 17600 in special assessments, 9060 in workers compensation transfers, and 26000 in administrative fees. Bills totaling about 55000 due by December 21 plus 39000 for street lights and 1256 for law library remain unpaid.
Secretary of State Christian A. Herter flew to Paris urging a stronger NATO military stance until Russia backs its peace talks with concrete actions.
A Havana dispatch reports 15 navy men from the Punta Blanca district charged with plotting to kill Fidel Castro during his Nov 3 visit to Havana. The court trial of Maj. Hubert Matos and three other officers on treason charges continued as authorities disclosed little on the plot.
Washington action chief Walter T Bonney of NASA wrestled with how to pronounce the rocket name vee-rva or vayga. He admitted uncertainty saying he is not a good pronouncer.
Howard Rigley 46, Allen Theater manager in downtown Cleveland, was shot in the right hip when he surprised two men breaking into a safe in his office. Police reported he was not killed. Investigators searched for two suspects as the incident shocked local patrons and theater staff.
The U.N. General Assembly advanced a plan creating an outer space control committee by a 74 to 0 vote with one abstention. Talks between the United States and Russia on committee composition stalled further progress on breaking the Security Council deadlock and Algerian question timing.
Mrs L asks for help as Christmas for Every Family aims to feed and clothe her family amid a harsh winter. Report highlights include Mrs A mother of four and a five member family with monthly income, urging readers to give warm clothing and food to brighten Christmas for every family child.
A large fire at Hume's Furniture Store on West Federal Street in Youngstown raged after 2 am, drawing 60 firefighters to a two triple alarm blaze. Flames shot high, spreading to three neighboring shops and prompting power shutdown. damage estimated above a million dollars with injuries reported.
An intercontinental ballistic missile exploded on its launching pad at Cape Canaveral today. Officials reported no injuries and initiated a safety review of the launch complex and handling procedures.
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