01 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1954
Page
1
A bizarre spy tale unfolds as Russian authorities accuse the United States of kidnapping a Tokyo bound ride off the coast of Japan. Japanese newsmen report the peculiar claim amid tense regional intrigue.
A U S Air Force courier plane with 35 aboard sank in the Tsugaru Strait between Hokkaido and Honshu. Searchers found oil slicks and parachutes. officials believed all aboard were American servicemen. The crash occurred during a routine courier flight from Tachikawa to Hokkaido amid engine trouble.
Roy E. Fankhauser, owner of Gartner's Inn at 2302 Lake Avenue, offered 3000 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of four masked men who robbed him on January 24. They bound eight guests at his home during a party and escaped in a red Pontiac with about 7000 dollars. Sheriffs deputies continue to pursue leads on the daring holdup.
American Army crews recovered 57 mangled bodies from a Korea passenger train wreck near Suwon. The disaster, Korea's worst rail crash, occurred Sunday night after the train left Seoul when it collided with a fish truck. At least six others were missing. President Syngman Rhee sent condolences.
Wellington Fire Department responded to the old Ed Miller farm on Hawley road in Pittsfield Township where the Louis Amenhowser family resides. The barn filled with machinery and straw burned down and extent of damage not yet determined.
Cloudy conditions expected with a temperature range Sunday from 15 to 15 degrees. Precipitation for 24 hours ending 8 p.m. Sunday is 0.01 inch. Humidity at 8 a.m. Sunday 6 percent. Sunrise Monday 7:36 p.m. and sunset 5:45 p.m. Moonrise 6 a.m. Monday.
Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov signals at the Berlin Big Four talks that Germany might be neutralized and economically unified if political unification stalls. Western diplomats warn Molotov and press for a unified German government under Eden’s plan, while Grotewohl urges a conference on 1954 and nonalignment with any foreign military alliance.
Gene Goll was described in fair condition at St. Joseph Hospital after an early yesterday morning accident two miles west of Vermilion. He lost control while turning from Sandusky, hitting a utility pole. he sustained possible back injuries, leg abrasions, rib fracture, and a contusion with damage to the car.
Elyria users may see continued bus service tomorrow though operator identity remains unsettled. A drivers meeting and a scheduled negotiation with company reps and an NLRB conciliator are pending results. Proposals include Louis Lieb of Amherst taking over the franchise if service ends, or drivers pooling to buy the franchise, though that appears unlikely. The third option is drivers accepting the company terms, allowing service to continue until the franchise expires in October.
State Liquor Department agents M. DelBane and M. Stearn raided the Friendship Club Saturday afternoon with Elyria police aiding in the arrest of operator Saverio Bornino. He pleaded innocent to charges of illegal possession of intoxicating liquors for sale and a hearing was set for Friday February 19 with bond $230 per charge. About five cases of beer were found in the cooler and several more behind the bar. Bornino had prior guilty pleas for gambling devices in January 1949 and liquor for sale in January 1951, with two more possession cases pending from November 14 1952 and October 17 1953.
Cairo court charged 44 persons with Communist activity and plotting to set up a Red regime in Egypt. The move comes as President Mohammed Naguib steps against perceived subversive influence in the country.
Crystal Clear Laundromat offers next day shirt cleaning service at 687 Clevele Street, promising fast turnaround for customers seeking freshly laundered garments.
Elyria Woman's Club plans a CARE package drive for Korea inspired by Lt Ray Brenner’s letter from his barracks. CARE will coordinate with local sponsor groups, and the campaign runs February 10 through March 10, with Ruth Shortell overseeing donations.
Wallace Barnes found Jacques Parysko dead in sub-zero temps on Mt Washington in New Hampshire. The missing Toledo, Ohio climber Philip Longnecker is unfound near Tuckerman's Ravine as rescue teams search the snowbound slopes.
Senate Leader Knowland after a lengthy White House talk with President Eisenhower said Ike is likely to support a compromise Bricker Amendment. He noted one legal issue in the compromise is being studied by the Justice and State departments and warned the process could take time. He remained hopeful the measure could be disposed of this week or perhaps in two weeks.
Tokyo report says the United States snubbed Communist China by not meeting the Red request for Allied envoy Arthur H. Dean to resume Panmunjom peace talks. Dean remained in Washington as Kenneth Young stayed in Seoul. No note acknowledged by US officials by the deadline, with no confirmation from Young or State Department. The Communist deadline passed as the armistice talks stalled since December.
Medina authorities report Clarence Huw died of a heart attack after his car overturned about five miles from here on Saturday. Police said the vehicle was not extensively damaged.
A large mass of mild air moving from Canada will keep Ohio dry and warm through Tuesday with high 40s expected. Overnight lows fell to 12 to 29 degrees across towns like Youngstown Akron Zanesville Columbus Findlay and Cincinnati as overcast skies persisted. The national forecast notes an unusual weather pattern with light snow possible in spots but no break in mild temperatures projected beyond Tuesday.
Elyria 1954 March of Dimes drive reports total contributions of 21 337.05 dollars, exceeding the 20 000 dollar city quota. Mothers March accounts for 7 570.70, with Carlisle township contributing 1 178. Other sections include personal 115.70, schools 922.50, men 75, women 305, mail 1 893.98, stores 967.41, special events 530.88, radio 198.50, professionals 459.13, Federated plan industry 596.90 paid and 5 206.35 pledged, corporate gifts 905, independents 276.81, merchants 913.15, theaters 208.99, barbers 190.60.
A dairy spokesman in Elvrra announced a one cent per quart price drop for milk. Retail delivered orders show homogenized milk at 21 cents per quart or 72 cents for four quarts, while standard milk is 20 cents per quart or 68 cents for gallon lots. Increased raw milk supply cited as the reason for the decrease.
Jim Resar has relocated to 552 Lodi Street. New phones listed as 30 112.
A formation of MIG15s attacked a U S reconnaissance plane off the Korean coast on January 22. U S Sabre jets dispersed the attackers and shot down one MIG15. No American aircraft were lost. The incident occurred over international waters and U S authorities said no protest would be filed. The nationality of the MIGs was not confirmed but they are Russian built.
Harriet E. Case 68 of 11 Chestnut street died after a heart attack at Elyria Memorial Hospital last night. Elyria Fire Department crews responded at 10:45 pm, administered oxygen for about 20 minutes, then transferred her by Sudro-Curtis ambulance. She passed away at 11:25 pm, following a month of declining health. Born January 12, 1893 in Brockton, Massachusetts, she and husband Robert operated Elyria Home Bakery on Broad street from 1911 to 1950 before moving, with funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday from St. No. 5. Continued on Page 2.
In Tokyo crowds of thousands mobbed Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio as they deplaned, with a wild rush for the couple outside the plane. Guards struggled as Monroe and DiMaggio attempted to reach their honeymoon hotel, Joe guiding Marilyn back inside.
A homemaker can gain aid by assigning tasks such as sorting tiny soiled clothes into the hamper and clearing dishes after meals. Practical tips emphasize delegating chores to family members to reduce workload.
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