Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1955

Page

3

U.S. Presses Red China Over Cruel Captive Treaties

The United States urged Red China to free American civilians held in China accusing the regime of cruel and inhuman treatment and violation of the Sept. 10 repatriation pact. The case of Mrs Homer W Bradshaw, a missionary prisoner, is cited as evidence along with other limited access by British diplomats and Indian officials.

Washington INS U.S China Homer W. Bradshaw Hong Kong Bradshaw Canton Bradshaws John Downey New Britain, Conn Morton Downey

Freedom Village story linked to Suwon widows appeal

Elyria Women's Club members heard a former Army engineer describe Suwon Korea where a Freedom village project is under way. Richard Demby, a first lieutenant stationed there, recalled hill terrain and a railroad center now home to widows and orphans waiting for POW trains. He urged Elyrians to donate to the fund aiding the settlement on Suwon's outskirts.

Chronicle-Telegram Ohio Federation Richard Demby Harrison Sr John Kinter Army Engineers Korea Suwon Demby Panmunjom Freedom Village Elysians Woman's Club Tring

McCarthy Calls for Red Probe Resumption in Senate

Senator McCarthy urged resuming investigations into Communist influence in government. He attacked the Senate Constitutional Rights and Government Employees Security Subcommittees for misrepresenting security programs as Gestapo like. He accused Democratic leaders subcommittees of directing fire at those fighting communism and said the McClellan Subcommittee must repair the damage.

McCarthy Senate John L. McClellan D-Ark Senate Constitutional Rights Subcommittee McClellan

Police say conspiracy to topple Aramburu crushed in Argentina

Buenos Aires police announced a coup plot against interim leader Gen Pedro Aramburu was foiled. More than 300 plotters were arrested, including Generals Heraclia Ferrazano and G Azelins who backed ex president Peron. A colonel and other officers were seized near La Plata with prior arrests in Mendoza. Peron, in Panama, reportedly reviews his return to Argentina.

Buenos Aires INS Pedro Eugenio Aramburu Can Juan Peron la Plata Heraclia Ferrazano G. Azelins Peron Ponce Uni Mendoza Panama Argentina

Lincoln Electric Distributes Christmas Bonuses

Cleveland based Lincoln Electric Co. paid Christmas bonuses to 1236 employees totaling 54 million dollars. Board Chairman James Lincoln said the average bonus was 4376 dollars and the total represented 1 percent of the regular payroll for the year.

Cleveland Lincoln Electric Co James Lincoln

Mack Rae Found Guilty and Fined in Drunk Driving Case

Hollywood CP report says singer Gordon Machine was convicted of drunken driving by Municipal Judge Duhan Beck who fined him 400 dollars. He entered court before trial, initially sought a jury, and was 34 years old. Police said he failed sobriety tests after a car collision set off a four-car chain reaction.

Hollywood Gordon Machine Duhan Beck

Open Democratic Convention Pledged to be Open and Unstacked

Washington reports Senator Mike Monroney says the 1956 Democratic convention will be open and unstacked against Kefauver or any rival. Kefauver announces his bid with hope of support from Truman and others, plans vigorous campaigning and key primaries in New Hampshire and California. Stevenson, Harriman, Williams also in the mix, with Stevenson embracing Kefauver into the race. Republican side notes Eisenhower’s potential reelection after a heart attack and a New Hampshire delegate slate favorable to him.

Washington INS Mike Monroney D-Okla Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Kefauver Harry S. Trumans Paul Douglas Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson New York Averell Harriman Michigan Mennen Williams California New Hampshire Florida Frank Kalsentine Minnesota Pennsylvania GOP Eisenhower

U N attempts to end deadlock in Security Council seat draw

United Nations delegates met in hasty conferences to break the deadlocked rival claims for the UN Security Council seat expiring January 1. The General Assembly debated a drawn lot plan after weeks of ballots, with Maza of Chile drawing Yugoslavia and the United States and Britain backing the plan despite opposition from the Soviet, New Zealand and others.

United Nations N.Y Security Council General Assembly Assembly Jose Maza Chile U.S Henry Cabot, Lodge Jr Britain Sir Pierson Dixon Maza Philippines Yugoslavia Dedge Dixon Lodge France Herve Alphand Vasily V. Eznetsov Leslie Knox Munro New Zealand

Bricker First to Enter 1936 GOP Race as Favorite Son

In Columbus Senator John W. Bricker became the first declared candidate for the 1936 Republican nomination, chosen as Ohio GOP favorite son alongside H. Chapman Rose as second choice. The state party backs President Eisenhower for the national ticket, with Bricker entering to satisfy election laws without undermining the president’s renomination, 56 delegates to the San Francisco convention. Governor Lausche plans Democratic delegates.

Columbus Ohio John W. Bricker San Francisco Eisenhower Ohio Republican State Central and Executive Committee Bricker H. Chapman Rose Ohio Gop Ohio Party Rose Frank J. Lausche

Ridgeville case recalls old zoning decision on trees

In Ridgeville, 18 month old Ridgeville Township Board of Zoning Appeals ruling was questioned as Ermest Waldecker of Center Ridge Road faced a Justice of the Peace court for selling Christmas trees from his roadside stand. May 24 1954 board ruling allowed sale of agricultural items. Justice Curran held Waldecker may continue selling trees until further hearing, pending whether Christmas trees are agricultural.

Ridgeville Waldecker Justice of the Peace James Curran Curran

Man Pleads Guilty in Reckless Driving Case

James K. Jones, 47, of 82 West Mt Street, was fined $50 plus costs after pleading guilty in Municipal Court to reckless driving. He had been charged by city police with leaving the scene of an accident.

Lorain James K. Jones West Mth St Jones

Wage Hikes Sought by Lorain City Workers Union

Frank Horvath of Local 4283 USW IO announced that about 120 city department workers have asked Lorain City Council for wage increases. He noted prior requests were ignored and contrasted with industry gains including 25 cents an hour plus pension, medical, and insurance benefits this year. He did not specify the amount sought.

Lorain USWIO Frank Horvath Horvath

FBI Charges Extortion Try Against Miami Publisher

FBI arrested a year-old youth, son of a minister, on extortion charges after a two-page letter demanded 690000 from John Schmidt, publisher of the Miami Herald and other papers. He was seized near a dumpster in a Negro area alley as he prepared to collect the money. Agents made the arrest within half an hour of surveillance.

Ham FBI John Scmidt The Miami Herald Peter Napoleon Williams Jr Alles Williams Hed Wath Paren

Union Calls Westinghouse Loan a Bribe in Strike Stand

Pittsburgh Union leaders label Westinghouse offer of 100 loans for 56 000 striking workers a bribe to break the strike. IUE officials say the gesture implies failed back to work efforts while company executives defend it as a modest holiday aid and optional for employees. The plan would distribute loans at plants starting Monday to eligible workers and some non strikers or those recalled. Federal mediator Murray met Friday with company negotiators to seek a new approach.

Pittsburgh International Union of Electrical Workers Westinghouse Electric Corp Westinghouse IUE al Hartnett Robert Neids Westinghouse Conference Board Gwilym A. Price Pierce Price United Electrical Workers Ind Daniel Marcureil UTE Dist Netote‘ors Nerotiahons

Iwo Jima Typhoon Alert Reported

Iwo Jima faces a typhoon alert as weather authorities indicate a potential storm threat. Military and weather officials monitor approaching conditions with expected impact on operations and air and sea activity.

Iwo Jima

TV Set Burns at Anderson Home on Oberlin Avenue

Lorain firemen reported a television set and stand damaged by fire last night at the home of David J. Anderson on Oberlin Avenue. Firemen said the blaze was caused by defective wiring. Anderson did not provide an estimate of the damage.

Lorain David J. Anderso Tim Oberliin Anderson

Jealous Man Admits Torch Slaying Of Two

Oakland police report Gerald Cornwell, a jealous mechanic, confessed to torch slaying of his former girlfriend and her new love after trailing them to night spots and watching them sleep before dousing their bed with gasoline. He said it was impulsive and that he still loves her. Alice Franklin, 37, and Robert Leo Hand, 27, died after the bedroom exploded.

Oakland Calif Gerald Cornwell Cornwell Alice Franklin Robert Leo Hand Vihaigh Comaell

Four Children Die In Texas Hut Fire And Blast

Four children aged seven months to three years died Friday when an explosion and fire destroyed a hut seven miles north of Mission Texas. Fire Chief Ray Landry said the aluminum hut collapsed in flames and the bodies were found charred. The mother had briefly stepped outside. the children were the Mercades and Moeneermatas, grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Mercade and Mr Mercadet.

Mission. Tex Missoin Mission Ray Landry Land Bey J Eva Mercada Amadeo Mercadi Mare de Rosarol Moenermata Mana de Moeneermata Ard Tee Mr and Aire Vercente Charlee Monfertata Minneata

Bombing in Athens Leaves Hall Furniture Damaged

Reports from ATHENS indicate several persons were held in connection with a bombing in the main hall that caused destruction of furniture. A fire started by the blast was quickly extinguished. Authorities believe a time bomb hidden under a chair triggered the explosion.

Athens Greete CP Pace Tashtute Bosh Misimal Sa

Four Women Die In Texas Nursing Home Fire

A pre-dawn blaze at a nursing home near Beaumont Texas killed four women. Investigators cited a possible defective electrical device as the fire source and said the alarm system failed to alert residents in time.

Thief Breaks Into Vacant Anonville Apartment

An individual entered a vacant apartment in Anonville on Thursday and stole only the kitchen sink, leaving the rest untouched. Police were alerted and are reviewing surveillance footage. No injuries reported.

Anonville

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Cunwlus Milwaukee Wis George Speidel Red China Abcccimeil State Department Department Lincoln White Geneva Peiping Elyria Woman’s Club Oho Federation of Women's Clubs Raymond Brenner Elyria Sen. McCarthy Red R-Wis Joseph R. McCarthy MacRae Sabenive Harvey Lee Bush Beverly Potts Los Angeles U.N Ihe Omi Ve London Los Angeles Examiner Doug Wise Parkside International Cammimiraseroma Alemon Tae Sen Tennessee Adlai Stevenson Frank Lausche Torch Texas Lrirae Ali Bamay Niewsparredibkl
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication