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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1959
Page
1
Federal Mediation Chief Joseph Finnegan warned of a stormy year in labor management relations even if the steel dispute ends early 1960. He said there is no sign of easing hard negotiating attitudes and anticipates continued grief in negotiations ahead.
Governor DiSalle outlined plans to relocate about 3,000 aged patients from mental hospitals to nursing homes after the new year, with 400 alcoholics moved later. The shift aims to save roughly four million dollars, offset by about six million in aged aid, and create a 3,400 bed treatment capacity by repurposing existing facilities. The move hinges on available nursing home beds and new admission rules for observation periods. The plan comes as labor officials cite 1959 as a troubled year for industrial peace while predicting improvements in 1960.
Bill Childers of Temple reports he watched a Cis War movie on TV and did not notice his granary burning until it was burned to the ground. Firefighters fought the blaze but the barn was a total loss with crops destroyed.
Mostly cloudy and continued cold with light snow flurries today through Thursday. Highs around the mid 30s to near 40, lows near 20s, sunrise 7 52 a m sunset 5 06 p m. Ohio area temps near normal with half to one inch possible rainfall or snow this weekend.
Gary Anderson, 17, was testing two homemade rockets in the basement of his Fairview Park home when an explosion caused eye injuries. The incident occurred Tuesday in Cleveland. Authorities reported the accident and are investigating the mishap.
Pasadena reports show physicists at a meeting say underground nuclear blasts could be camouflaged as distant earthquakes by muffling blasts in deep caverns. Experts discuss seismic signals and the feasibility of concealed tests amid calls for a global test ban and a U S moratorium.
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey announced his run for the Democratic presidential nomination. He tomes Wisconsin Oregon South Dakota and the District of Columbia primaries and pledged a foreign policy based on American strengths while assembling broad inclusive support. He said the campaign would stress initiative and long term programs over slogans.
In a tense session the Sheffield Lake council approves a 25 increase in electric rates after the mayor casts the deciding vote. The meeting also referenced ongoing financial concerns and upcoming post election commentary by Mayor-elect Joe Cowden.
The Chronicle Telegram announces its Year-End Edition with forward looks by Jacob O. Kamm of Cleveland Quarries and Roger Babson’s 1960 forecast. It also recaps 1959 with a Top Ten list and year-end wrap-ups across schools, government, business, labor, sports, and women’s news.
In Havana 3% Cubans including a U S educated sugar planter were arrested as part of a major conspiracy against Fidel Castro’s government. Army intelligence said the arrests blocked plans for sabotage and murder. The report notes anti Castro forces linked to Guatemala and upcoming anniversary celebrations. Eugenio de Suisa Chabau led the alleged plot aboard the Santa Regina sugar mills operation. Twenty six others were arrested with him.
A savage nor easter lashed New England causing nine deaths and more than a million dollars in damage. High tides and 40 mph winds flooded coastal areas from Maine to Rhode Island, with up to 35 inches of snow in northern New England and widespread rescues by Red Cross and Coast Guard.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev accepted a Western invitation to a summit in Paris on May 16. Foreign Minister Gromyko invited American British and French ambassadors to the Foreign Ministry to convey Khrushchev's reply to the December 28 letters. The exact text was not released immediately.
Miami trainer Robert Tomarchin vows to fight in court to keep his pet chimpanzee Mr Moke from returning to the St Louis Zoo. The zoo seeks custody after buying the animal. Tomarchin was charged with burglary and fleeing a Missouri warrant and FBI fugitive status. He hid Mr Moke in Miami and surrendered himself to U.S. marshals while insisting he erred but wants the chimp back.
Governor JCimon A. Clauson of Maine dies at 64 in Augusta. Doctor Joseph R. Crewsford cited heart attack or intracranial hemorrhage as possible causes, while the governor’s press secretary noted he appeared healthy hours before. Clauson, a Democrat, leaves a wife and three children. Senate President John H. Reed will assume the governorship.
Over 31 million Americans receive pension payments this year totaling 3 762 million. Chronicle Telegram classifieds promote affordable items for sale with local ad contact numbers in Elyria and Lorain. Listings include a 4 inch Delta jointer with motor and stand for 30 dollars and a deep freezer for 26 dollars. 512 Park Avenue advertises cash in a hash want ads.
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