27 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
1
At NMUNJOM Korea officials continued negotiations after the 30 day cease fire expired. Subcommittees met to outline a new armistice line and discuss prisoner exchanges while both sides blamed each other for the deadlock. The United Nations pressed for a man for man exchange though the Reds floated a broader all for all plan.
A new snow storm paused over the Rocky Mountains and moved toward the Midwest. Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois and Michigan face more heavy snow with temperatures plunging below zero in several states. Chicago and Toledo residents dig out as cars abandon streets and officials urge snow clearance and caution.
Early risers report a bright double star in the east at about 6 am, a rare Saturn and Mars alignment appearing as a single dazzling point. Mrs. Elmer Beal notes the sight from 3:45 to 6:30 am, describing it like two cookies joined. The event, astronomers say, occurs once in 800 years.
Elyria area draft registrants have been inducted into the Marine Corps this month, announced by draft clerk Miss Catherine McKee. The group processed in Cleveland on Tuesday December 18 includes six Elyrians: Charles Marsh, 346 Cambridge Ave. Glen W. Rader, RD 3 Middle Ave. Victor J. Wovon sh, 417 West Ave. Samuel Was Cerra, 144 Cleveland St. Carl W. Bates, 423 Earlcourt. Douglas A. Troutman, 225 Winckles St. others are Lyle C. Bidlake and Arthur L. Walter of Wellington, Calvin M. Kunkle of Avon, and William B. Wilbur of Oberlin.
A large section of tarpaulin on Western Automatic Nine Screw Co facilities at Toster and Lake avenues was destroyed by a fire that started from an oil burning salamander. The blaze damaged wooden framing and fresh concrete foundations. Elyria firefighters treated a 61 year old man James Faulhaber Lochstreet for injuries and transported him to Elyria General Hospital.
Roger W Babson predicts 1952 will see total business volume below 1951 excluding defense orders yet National Income will rise due to wartime orders offsetting reduced civilian output.
Northeastern Ohio faces colder nights with near zero warmth and a gradual warming by Friday as the region endures continued cold. The piece blends weather outlook with 1952 era projections on inflation, labor trends, Taft Hartley effects, and commodity price expectations across 1952.
UN Command designates a special Army post office to handle mail for American POWs in North Korea. Relatives should address letters to A.P.O. 100 care of postmaster San Francisco California.
In Cairo and Alexandria police and students clash for a second day of protests against King Farouk’s British-leaning advisers. At least 23 students and two officers injured, total wounded over two days 55. Schools closed and a state of emergency declared.
House military leaders moved for an early showdown on a plan to build a 330000 man Marine Corps and add its commandant to the joint chiefs of staff. Opponents call it a second army and prepare a bitter floor battle. A noncontroversial pay boost bill for all servicemen is also slated for action to offset living costs.
Pittsburgh CIO President Philip Murray urged the United Steelworkers executive board to recommend that 650000 workers call off the New Year strike in the defense basic steel industry. He aimed to keep production going while government stabilization boards hear wage and price proposals, with a Jan. 3 Atlantic City convention to ratify pending actions.
Coast Guard crews resumed search for Joseph Mull Jr. and recovered two more victims from Lake Erie near Cleveland Ohio. Mrs Florence Mull 35 and three year old Stephen Mull were found yesterday. The two boys fell through thin ice along the lake shore while near their home and their mother died attempting to rescue them.
Pfc Harry Stang Jr 23 1 of Griswold Road died in Korea December 17 from wounds received in action the day before He served about six months with the Army Signal Corps after enlisting in 1930 He trained at Camp Breckinridge Ky and attended Clear View high school He is survived by his parents four sisters and three brothers with two brothers having served in World War II The Defense Department promised further details in a later letter.
8th Army headquarters reports Sabrejets downed two Communist MIG-1 fighters and damaged another in northwest Korea amid ongoing ground clashes. UN infantry slog through knee-deep snow to relieve a surrounded outpost as a 30 day cease-fire attempt stalls. No American casualties reported.
Findlay's First Presbyterian Church valued at 400000 dollars was destroyed by a fire. Fire Chief Homer Johnson reported that the building covered a large area and would have to be torn down. Twenty two firemen fought the flames for five hours before the church collapsed.
Five Elyria youths who have served as camp counsellors at Camp Iss-See-Kies spent the day in Cleveland attending a training meeting for camp leaders. They were accompanied by Haylie G. Stevick of the Elyria YMCA along with John Marshall Jim Yost Ted Berg Al Werden and Dick Jara. Public invited to the annual Christmas dance tomorrow night at the Falladenm.
The United States pledged to pay the four American airmen’s fines totaling 120000 dollars if Hungary guarantees their safe transfer to the Austrian border. The men, held since November 13 after a secret trial, faced 30000 dollar fines or three months in prison for crossing the border. President Truman’s approval aimed to secure quick release and reassure Western allies without conceding diplomatic defeat.
In New York on neglecting to surrender, communist leader Gus Hall receives three years for contempt of court to run with his existing five year term. Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan ordered the sentence concurrent with his current imprisonment for conspiracy to teach and advocate violent overthrow.
In Columbus Ohio authorities prepare a dynamite blast to clear an ice jam endangering residents. A jet pack incident near an airplane adds to the crisis as efforts focus on flood prevention and safeguarding communities.
In Independence Missouri President Truman was set to announce plans to purge corruption from his administration. Officials offered no comment on reports of a three man cleanup commission as aides worked to finalize details before disclosure. Plans also floated for George Kennan to become ambassador to Moscow with Akin Kirk expected to resign next year pending federal confirmation.
Washington says Hungary will answer the U S offer to pay the 190000 dollar fine for four American fliers held by Communist authorities after review. In Budapest, officials told the U S charge d affaires they could not tell when the men would be released, despite hopes for a quick reunion in Vienna.
Kenneth C. Hamister Inc. attorney named chair of the 1952 Elyria March of Dimes campaign. Don Neuhauer, Elyria James Chamber of Commerce president, announced the drive to raise funds locally during late January at the chamber. Hamister, new to Ely, resides with his family at 17 Charles Court and is one of three children in his family.
A chaotic report describes a confrontation where Wash-Babnk Hagan 47 argues with a stranger over who is younger. The altercation includes a wallet being pulled out to prove age, but the wallet is snatched and the thief escapes.
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