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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1953

Page

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Mayor-Elect Keeps Hope For Turnpike Negotiation

Elyria mayor-elect J. Grant Keys met with Governor Lausche and Turnpike Commission officials led by James Shacknessy in Columbus to press Elyria’s concerns. Keys said the city would suffer permanent damage if the turnpike goes through, urged respect for Elyria’s rights, and noted broad local opposition while seeking two-way cooperation. The commission offered data but stood firm on current plans.

Elyria Ohio Turnpike Commission J. Grant Keys Columbus Frank J. Lausche Commission James W. Shacknessy Keys Lausche Latsche Shacknessy Turnpike Commission

Fight Over Farm Price Supports At Farm Bureau Meet

The American Farm Bureau Federation opened its convention amid a floor fight over flexible versus rigid price supports. Convention spokesmen predicted approval of flexible supports by a comfortable margin, while 14 state bureaus pledged rigid parity levels, a shift from the current 90 percent parity.

Widow of AFL President Dies in Coshocton

Mrs. Jennie Mobley Green, 83, widow of William Green former AFL president, died Sunday night at her Coshocton home. She will be buried there in a quiet Wednesday ceremony. Mrs. Green survived a bit over a year after her husband passed away November 29, 1952.

Coshocton, O Jennie Mobley Green William Green American Federation of Labor

Snow and Wind Bring Mixed Precipitation in Northeastern Ohio

Weather report notes snow and rain mixed with windy conditions this afternoon in Northeastern Ohio. High around 37 degrees, with about two inches of light to moderate snow, turning colder tonight with a low near 28. Snow chances continue Tuesday as gusty winds persist. Temperature readings show Sunday 23 to 40, 24 hour precipitation none, humidity high, sunrise 7 46 a m and sunset 5 07 p m.

Ohio

Crystal Clear Cleaners Ad Predicts One Day Shirt Laundering

Beautifully laundered shirts offered with one day service by Crystal Clear Cleaners located at 587 Cleveland Street. Ad promotes fast turnaround and quality garment care for busy customers.

Crystal Clear Cleaners Cleveland St

Crippled Stavangerfjord Reaches Safe Hands Escort

The Stavangerfjord, a Norwegian American liner with about 1000 aboard, lost its rudder in a North Atlantic storm last week and is now in safe hands as tug Turnoil escorts but does not tow. Captain Dan Parker reported the rendezvous and noted the escort status while the liner heads for Oslo.

London Stavangerfjord Dan Parker Turnoil Kurt Carlsen Parker Oslo Norway

Adenauer serves notice on French over Saar plan

Authoritative diplomatic sources report Chancellor Konrad Adenauer warned Paris that West Germany will accept internationalization of the Saar only after France ratifies the European Defense Community EDC. Adenauer told former French foreign minister Georges Bidault that Saar approval hinges on EDC implementation.

Paris Konrad Adenauer West Germany France European Defense Community Adenauer Georges Bidault Saar

Ohio Sees Rain and Snow From Strongest Storm Since Last Winter

A powerful storm over Ohio brings rain and snow likely through tonight and Tuesday. Snow is reported in Cincinnati and Dayton with measurements from 0.17 inches in Youngstown to 0.50 inches in Chillicothe. temperatures expected to drop as the center moves to West Virginia. State troopers cite slick roads as multiple accidents occur across highways and city streets.

Ohio Dayton Toledo Chillicothe Columbus Cincinnati Zanesville Youngstown Cleveland Iowa Tennessee Canada Hudson Bay New York Lower Lakes Atlantic North Carolina West Virginia Akron Circleville Delaware Hillsboro

Narcissus Bloom Report From 423 Tenth Street

Wilfrid Bowdler of 423 Tenth Street reports a narcissus blooming in his backyard despite December warmth, noting plants misled by an April-like spell.

Wilfrid Bowdler Tenth Street

UN Security Council Eyes Five Power Trieste Talks

The United Nations Security Council meets in New York amid hopes of a five power agreement on Trieste, with Italy and Yugoslavia to confer with Western powers. Intense talks have involved Rome and Belgrade to ready a five power conference and a postwar zone plan.

United Nations N.Y UN Security Council Trieste Rome Belgrade Italy Yugoslavia United States Britain Free ‘Adriatic Marshal Tito U.S

Keys Drops Protest On Levy Loss

Mayor-elect J Grant Keys withdrew his protest with the Lorain County Board of Elections over the defeat of the citys two mill levy in Precinct 4E. He said the levy loss was a voter mandate for economical city operation and pledged to run the city with existing funds while seeking transparent, evidence of spending and value to residents.

J. Grant Keys Lorain County Board of Elections Keys

Storms and Sleet Hit East U S Markets

A gale driven storm moves along the Atlantic coast with winds near 50 mph while a Canadian cold mass spreads sleet and snow through Northern Pennsylvania and New York. Rain covers Southern New England to South Carolina as another storm advances from West Virginia bringing sleet and wet snow inland. Colder air will turn rain to snow tonight across the Lower Great Lakes and Appalachians as a polar air mass brings 20 to 30 degrees below zero in parts of the north.

Washington Atlantic Canada Pennsylvania New York Gulf of Mexico Virginia New England South Carolina Ohio Tennessee West Virginia Great Lakes Appalachian Mountains Hudson’s Bay Minnesota Wisconsin Weather Bureau

From County Take Army Oath

Elyria Draft Board No 72 inducts six men into the United States Army on December 8 Marco Gigliotti of Amherst John Russell Heath of Litchfield Rollin Charles Regal of Wellington George Henry Roling of Amherst George Curtis Snyder of Roy Wagner Wallweber Elyria and Richard Raymond Zvosec of Elyria with addresses listed.

Elyria Marco Gigliotti Oak Point Road Amherst John Russell Heath R. D Litchfield Rollin Charles Regal Wellington George Henry Roling N. Dewey Road George Curtis Snyder Roy Wagner Wallweber Columbia Station Richard Raymond Zvosec Lake Avenue

Fire damages Columbus Beveling and Silvering Company

A two alarm blaze Sunday night at the Columbus Beveling and Silvering Company caused an estimated 15000 in damage. Firemen listed the cause as unknown but likely started in the basement where packing material is kept. Smoke damage to nearby businesses may be involved.

Columbus INS Columbus Beveling and Silvering Company

Custom Built Motorola Auto Radios for All Cars

Ad promotes custom built Motorola auto radios priced from 3995 in small fonts, with contact Etb Radio and phone number 3176 for purchase.

Motorola

Prisoners Refuse Interiow Talks In Panmunjom War Row

In Panmunjom Korea Twenty two American prisoners refuse to attend interviews as Pro Communist South Korean captives also balk at explanations. Lt Gen Thimayya says the demand to set interview length jeopardizes talks. One prisoner’s letter home shows indoctrination as mood grows tense and talks threaten collapse.

Japan K. S. Thimayya India Demilitarized Zone

Rhodes Hints He Might Be Governor Candidate

Republican Auditor James A. Rhodes indicated in a letter to the Freeport Press that he might become a candidate for governor next year. He said if he runs he will conduct a vigorous campaign to present the issues clearly, though he has given no serious thought yet. He emphasized Republican unity and belief in victory in 1954, noting Lausche’s bid for a fifth term.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Freeport Press Republican Party Rhodes Ashland Times Lausche

Negotiations Open Today On Transit Company Contract

Elyria Transit Co officials meet union representatives in the Graystone Hotel at 1 30 p m to negotiate a new contract. Company leaders include Roland St John James S Duncan and Philip C Ebeling. Union head is James McGinnity with Ruben Adams Local 1484 aiding. Mediation by Russell Turner of NLRB Cleveland office. If no strike, operations may continue to Oct 1 1954.

Elyria Elyria Transit Co Graystone Roland St. John Dayton James S. Duncan Lima Philip C. Ebeling James McGinnity Detroit Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway St. John

State Draft Quota Set for January at 1073

Ohio state selective service headquarters in Columbus issued the January draft call for 1,073 registrants. Of those, 17 from Lorain County will be inducted. raft board No. 72 in Elyria has not released a figure. Inductees will be 19 years old unless delinquents or volunteers.

State of Ohio State Selective Service Columbus Lorain County Raft Board Elyria Chester W. Goble

Jury Takes Up Ransom Mystery

The federal grand jury in Kansas City reconvenes to probe the missing half of the $600,000 Greenlease ransom. Twelve witnesses from St. Louis, including four policemen, hotel staff, and a mystery blonde who saw Hall arrested, are slated to testify as the Hall Heady kidnapping case moves forward.

Kansas City Federal Greenlease St. Louis Carl Hall Bonniee Heady Bobby Greenlease Hall

Fesler resigns as Minnesota football coach

Wes Fesler resigned today as football coach at the University of Minnesota effective February 1 at the end of his contract. He had led the Gophers since January 1951 and cited a future opportunity as partner and VP of WDGY radio. Gophers star Paul Giel earned All American honors under his tenure.

Minneapolis Wes 'Fesler University of Minnesota Ohio State Gopher Ike Armstrong Fesler WDGY Gophers Bernie Bierman Paul Giel

Sidewalk Fall Injures Elyrian Man at Home Tavern

Elyrian Wilbur E. Young, 49, of 335 Columbus Street, suffered a possible fractured skull Saturday at 5 29 p.m. after falling on the sidewalk in front of the Home Tavern on East Broad Street. He was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital by Sudro Curtis ambulance and is listed in fair condition.

Wilbur E. Young Columbus Street Home Tavern East Broad Street Young Elyria Memorial Hospital Sudro-Curtis

Where To Turn Amherst Business Page Calendar of Events

Amherst notices list events and local items across business pages with brief entries on society markets theatre real estate transfers and hospital notes. The fragment references Christmas trees nursery Pine and Spruce and Elyria area listings.

Amherst Business Page Elyria Comics Death Records Farm Page Hospital Notes Oberlin Society Sports Suburban Calendar Theatres Tv-Radio Wellington Carpenters Elyria Nursery Grafton Rd Lady

Named To Committee COLUMBUS INS Professor Walker Appointed

Professor Harvey Walker of Ohio State University has been named a member of the municipal home rule committee of the American Bar Association's municipal law section. Walker serves in the political science department at OSU.

Columbus INS Harvey Walker Ohio State University American Bar,Association Walker Losu

Allies Will Use Troops If Needed At Korean Talks

U S negotiator Arthur H Dean said Reds will return to discuss a Korean peace and that Allied troops would line up south of the demilitarized zone in January to guarantee the freedom of 32 000 anti Communist prisoners If talks stall the prisoners stay behind wire and will move on Jan 22 Dean warned the Communists they risk losing the chance for unity by spring and observed they are building bunkers gun emplacements and airfields Dean expects renewed talks after Jan 22 despite Iran India not involved Continued on Page 2

Panmunjom Korea U.N Arthur H. Dean Dean ROK United States United Nations Eisenhower India Munsan Demilitarized Zone

Coroner to rule on death of man found in car

Lucas county Coroner Paul Hohly will decide today the cause of death of 37 year old Wilson Farris found dead in his home garage last night. Preliminary review indicates death by carbon monoxide poisoning.

Toledo Lucas County Paul Hohly Wilson Farris Hohly Farris

Dulles Sees No Imminent Russo Western War Yet

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles told the Atlantic Pact Council in Paris that war between Russia and the Western powers is not imminent though he warned the Soviet threat will endure. He prepared to deliver his key speech amid French calls to maintain European troops and possibly extend NATO for 50 years while US Britain strategic views on atomic defense are debated.

Paris John Foster Dulles Atlantic Pact Council Russia Council Free World Dulles West Georges Bidault United States Britain France Germany Bidault Eisenhower

Weekend Accidents Fatal To 23 In Ohio

UNITED PRESS reports at least 23 persons died in Ohio accidents over the weekend. Fifteen perished in traffic crashes from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight, four in other mishaps, one from a fire injury, one from a firearm incident, one by hanging, and another by shooting.

United Press Ohio

Want Ads Offer Cold Cash For Unneeded Items

Heating specialists advise keeping room temperature between 68 and 72 degrees to stay healthy and save on fuel. Chronicle-Telegram Want Ads suggest selling attic and basement clutter to earn cash. Call 4751 and ask for Want Ads to get help writing an effective ad.

Chronicle- Telegram Chronicle-Telegram

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