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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1953
Page
2
Hollywood gossip notes Clark Gable will not reveal if he will re sign with MGM as his contract ends in March. Eddie Mannix travels to England with a new offer while Gable seeks power to choose roles and work in outside pictures.
The 18 member commission on judicial and congressional salaries held its first public hearings in Washington to gather opinions from diverse sectors. It aims to report to Congress and the President by January 15 and establish a new pay scale for members and federal judges within 60 days of the report. Current pay includes 15 000 salary plus allowances, while the vice president and House speaker earn 30 000 with extra benefits.
Crowborough England golf pro Charlie Macey jokes about excess sanity after feats like 12000 pogo sticks. He muses about rolling a hoop 20 miles to Brighton and recalls walking six miles in under an hour with a yo-yo. Helicopters may spray Scottish midges with DDT.
Former U S ambassador William O Dwyer, living in Mexico City, says he may visit New York for business or friendship. He recalls his mayoral years, misses some Christmas memories, and notes packing nostalgia but insists he is not homesick. He reflects on Millie 1850, his former wife Sloan Simpson, and his improved well being since relocating.
The ICCC urged Bishop Wicke to prove his claims against Sen. Joseph McCarthy Rep. Harold Velde and others. The council condemned his method as uncharitable and prejudiced while noting congressional investigations show Reds in the church. Wicke leads the Erie Pittsburgh and West Virginia conferences.
In Hartford a judge warned Tolr to repay within two weeks or face jail after Lewis Mingsbury argued for no overtime. Sweden introduces a plan to boost electric power capacity with an average six cent rise through 1960, according to Stockholm reports.
Carl Forslund reported a Christmas wreath of apples and oranges stolen from outside his furniture store in Grand Rapids. A note signed by "A starving man" said thanks for the fruit. Forslund said the fruit was for display purposes only and had been left intact.
Italy attributes a record 1953 wheat crop to mechanization. The advance reflects new farming equipment and methods raising output, with experts noting efficiency gains and larger yields across major grain-growing regions.
James Ehrman superintendent announces a series of public meetings starting January 4 1954 in Henriet ta Brownhelm Camden and Florence to discuss the future use of vacated school buildings as students transfer to the new high school Ehrman says concrete suggestions will be considered and the high school will open in September 1954 ready for students
The Philippines plans a national industrial and cultural fair lasting sixteen days in 1954. Government and industry groups will organize exhibits, forums, and cultural programs to showcase local talent and promote economic development across regions.
EDINBURG Texas Hidalgo County filed four delinquent tax suits in County Court at Law the first in years. One defendant had paid taxes two weeks earlier another had sold the property three years earlier. County officials plan to send a field man to verify facts before future suits.
Copenhagen reports Denmark plans to produce about 18 films in the current year, focusing mainly on comedies. The move reflects a steady output from the Danish film industry with several projects in development and production across studios and independent outfits.
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