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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1953
Page
1
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 0.3 percent drop in the cost-of-living from Nov 15 to Dec 15 led by a 1.4 percent fall in food prices. Meat, poultry and fish prices fell 3.7 percent, the steepest since 1949, while housing rose 0.2 percent and other sectors varied.
Winter grips Ohio as temperatures dip to zero to 20 degrees and light snow covers the state. The U S Weather Bureau notes a small inch of snow in most areas after a cold front, with Dayton and Cincinnati in the teens. Expect flakes today, remain below freezing through Christmas with a cloudy, cold outlook statewide.
The Board of Tax Appeals in Columbus refused tax exemption for the Elyria Salvation Army due to an unpaid 213 tax plus penalties on the property. County records show 1951 and 1952 taxes paid, but a later remission request for 1952 taxes prompted the board to deny exemption, noting an outstanding assessment held up by valuation of a new building.
Pfc. Jack C. Carlisle a Porterville California youth six feet tall and 200 pounds returned to San Francisco from Korea to be released from the Army against his will. He wears the combat infantry badge and is under age he is only 16 and fibbed to get into the Army. He says he will be back in uniform as soon as he turns 17 his birthday is in February.
Luxembourg premier and minister of state Pierre Dupong died in the early hours from an embolism at age 68. He led the Duchy’s government and guided postwar policy for years commands a wide influence in Luxembourg politics.
Ohio faces snow flurries with strong winds and cold temperatures. Lows range from zero to ten above in the west and ten to twenty in the east. Thursday looks cloudy and still cold. Also notes a dance on December 2 at Roll Arena with Johnny Vadnal's Orchestra and bowling league ticket info.
Paris reports the 11th ballot for France’s president failed again as Naegelen, backed by Communists and Socialists, led with 372 votes but remained short of the 441 needed. Jacquinot trailed with 338 as calls grew for a national unity candidate to end the seven day stalemate.
SAN ANTONIO Tex. Four day leaves from Lackland Air Force Base granted to Christmas and Henderson Christmas to spend Christmas at home. Walter Holiday and James Holiday also receive a holiday. Edward G. New Year already on leave.
The Elyria Department of Health announces that licenses for food service operations for 1954 are on hand at the health office. City Health Commissioner Dr H A Robinson said applications may be made at Court and Second streets between 9 and 11 am and 1 and 4 pm. This applies to all Elyria food service operations.
Two remaining convicts from the Southern Michigan Prison escape were arrested in Richmond after police disarmed one during a hotel-room confrontation at the Mack Hotel. Robert Dowling and Roman Usiondek were detained following a routine check of a car tied to the fugitives.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon aims to proceed with tonight's radio television address from Washington about his recent worldwide trip. His father, Frank Nixon, is ill but hospitalized in Phoenix, Ariz., and continues treatment at St. Joseph's Hospital with improving condition.
A house blaze in Honolulu killed five children as residents fought the flames. The incident occurred as Harold J. Noble, a Saturday Evening Post writer and Korea expert, died aboard a Pan American plane en route to the United States. Noble, 50, from Orinda California, collapsed aboard the aircraft 21% hours before the plane landed in Honolulu while returning from Tokyo.
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. was granted a January 13 hearing by the State Utilities Commission to review gas rates charged in eight unincorporated areas within the Elyria distribution district.
A festive ad from Phillips Drug Store promotes a “GIANT PANDA” item for sale at six dollars and fifty cents. The short note emphasizes a decorative or gift angle tied to the Christmas season.
The Public Utilities Commission ordered extensive improvements in equipment, record keeping, and supervisory policies at Northern Ohio Telephone Co. involving 43 exchanges including Ashland and Bellevue. The order demands maintenance, cable and wire replacement, tree trimming, removal of power hazards, and improved reporting on personnel, trouble reports, and service installations.
Traffic on Broad street moves easier as the light at Middle avenue reactivated at 3 15 p m after a period of out of service. A traffic division member of the Elynn Police Department stated the Washington avenue light remains off pending installation and should be operational within a day or two.
Deputy Kissel reported the disappearance of both the deer and the motorist after a Route 20 crash at Lear Nagle road on December 19. William Gilbert of North Olmsted later told authorities his car struck the deer, with $150 in damage, and the vehicle was turned over to Game Warden Harold Dalrymple.
Eugene Adkins a 30 year old Hamilton television repairman confessed to armed daylight robberies in southwestern Ohio. He admitted the $32,000 Dayton Rike Kumler Co. heist last Thursday and a $1,200 payroll theft at Shillito's in Cincinnati on July 6. Police found $3,800 on him at arrest and later about $28,000 hidden at his home. He faces armed robbery charges after admitting the Shillito's theft. He tied the crimes to a plan born from recovering stolen TV equipment.
A U S source near UN command says Communist promises of power wealth and wives persuaded 22 balky American POWs in Korea to reject repatriation. Promises include commissars in China in five years, leadership, wives and land, plus education and pilot lessons. The group reportedly splits into high indoctrination, middle, and uncertain segments with informers among them.
The Toledo Times reports Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr. ordered a delay in presenting grand jury evidence on pinball machine gambling until the Justice Department sets a policy on prosecutions. Agents allegedly received illegal payments from winners on machines in the area.
Five children burned to death in Marinette Wisconsin as their father Robert De Gayner 29 frenziedly tried to rescue them from a second story bedroom. He was critically burned climbing to a porch roof while his wife was hospitalized for shock. The fire reportedly started on the second floor and spread quickly, destroying the home.
Where To Turn 2 COMPLETE garments for 1.99. Sayco Baby Dolls priced at 7.50 value at Standard Cleaners. 564 Broad Avenue listing 4.95. Phillips Drug Store at St. and 1500 West Avenue advertisement.
Seventeen of twenty two American non repatriates in Panmunjom joined a harvest dance with South Korean POWs while shouting no to a pre Christmas radio appeal to return home. Two Americans kept aloof and three were hospitalized. Non repatriates may still volunteer to return within 30 days. under the armistice they will revert to civilian status at midnight January 22 and be sent to countries of their choice.
Cancellations during the Christmas rush at the Elyria post office reached 998 900 for December 14 to 22, slightly under one million, up 25 200 from 1952. Postmaster Jenne cites kinder weather and public cooperation as factors easing handling. normal hours resume after Christmas with remaining deliveries to homes on Christmas day.
Ohio Agriculture Director Howard Foust, 62, manager of the Ohio State Fair, was listed in serious condition at White Cross Hospital in Columbus after a heart attack Tuesday afternoon. He suffered the attack while returning from his Plain City farm and was treated by a Plain City physician and rushed to the hospital.
Local florist Botamer advertises Christmas arrangements at 92 East Broad Street. The notice highlights seasonal bouquets and centerpieces available for holiday gifting.
London AP Churchill invites Soviet ambassador Jacob Malik to lunch at Chequers amid speculation that Eisenhower’s atomic pool plan and a Big Four foreign ministers conference or leaders meeting may be discussed. Malik, veteran diplomat who helped seed U N talks on Korea, recently returned to London after U N Assembly duties.
The Public Utilities Commission ordered Ohio Fuel Gas Co. to continue supplying gas for heating the Yeager home in Sandusky after Frank and Mrs Yeager warned that cutting off service could endanger their youngest child. The PUC requires a company answer by January 22 and will delay any cut off until a decision is reached.
FBI and police hunt a short man in an Army uniform who robbed Citizens National Bank on the Fort Meade military reservation. He forced three women tellers into the vault and escaped with about forty thousand dollars while leaving roughly a thousand ahead in the vault.
Allegan county probation officer Tee refused a raise from 2100 dollars and the county board later assigned a secretary at 2500 dollars a year. Tee quit his post in Allegan Michigan.
Physicians warn moderation is key in exercise advising that a daily workout should leave you feeling better and urge seeing a doctor if not. The Chronicle-Telegram Classified Want Ads promise quick, easy placement with hundreds of workouts daily and instant results.
Elyria Nursery at 1823 Grafton Road offers nursery grown pine and spruce Christmas trees. Carpenters Elyria Nursery phone 84-521 may provide fresh evergreens and seasonal selections for holiday displays.
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