12 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1955
Page
1
Ridgeville’s Volunteer Firemen joined other contributors with a $100 donation to the Ken Chapman Fund to aid survivors of the Ridgeville fire tragedy. The Chronicle Telegram highlights Elyria area church pages and other church activities in the region.
For Future Progress this area’s future hinges on better water distribution from Lake Erie. A new series on the Week-End Dividend Pages Page 13 explores the importance of water globally. A tropical fish-raising column begins today on Page 12 with more hobby tips on the Women’s Feature Page Page 9.
Local Avon Lake school project advances as the district proceeds with a 975000 bond issue item. Republicans gather to honor Lincoln and meet top GOP officials and legislators. Elquia Township board reports 321252 in funds received. Page references indicate coverage on page 4 and page 2.
Soviet Union proposes an international conference on Formosa to be held this month in New Delhi or Shanghai. Foreign Minister Molotov handed the proposal to British Ambassador Hayter on Feb 4 after discussion in the UN Security Council proved impossible.
A blast of Arctic air brings subzero weather across Ohio with highs near 10 below and widespread snow. Mansfield reports three below, with multiple cities at or below zero as winds reach 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. Drifts up to two feet on some roads and slippery conditions hamper travel while airports pause operations briefly. The general snow cover is one to three inches, with a slight chance of moderation Monday.
A sweeping Arctic cold snap grips two thirds of the nation causing frigid conditions nationwide with relief seen in some regions as crews brace for ongoing frosty disruption. The cold stretches across multiple states with wind chills and school closures reported in several areas.
The region experiences very cold and windy conditions with occasional snow flurries. Highs reach eight to 12 degrees, with continued cold tonight into Sunday. lows drop to five or near zero away from Lake Erie. Friday temperatures range from five to 29 with a 24 inch 24 hour precipitation total. Humidity shifts from 85 percent in the morning to 65 and 74 percent later. Sunrise is 7:29 a.m. and sunset at 6:04 p.m.
Police say 21-year-old maid Pegey King confessed to killing 71-year-old Mrs. Kahe Hayden with an ax after an argument over carving a roast at the Haydens' Beverly Hills home. King blamed separation from her common-law husband Roy King. the confession shifts suspicion away from fired butler Rutherford Bennett.
Formosa liberation campaign described as a bluff as bitter cold spreads across the United States from Canada to the Gulf. In Florida and nearby regions readings drop to the 20s while officials discuss Formosa defense and the status of Quemoy and Matsu with renewed U S assurance of backing.
DON MILLER reports an engineer testifies at Lorain as courtroom proceedings continue, detailing technical testimony and potential project implications for the city.
In Formosa, a U S jet squadron will remain to deter new Communist threats to Nationalist China as a large fleet of fishing junks was spotted near the Tachens. The evacuation of Tachens left the island group deserted with fires and pillboxes abandoned.
Eaton and Avon draw the county tournament opener at 6 30 pm in the George M Jones Fieldhouse Oberlin College as Lorain County League schools stage the 1955 Class B tournament. Eight teams compete across four brackets with semifinals and a full schedule through Feb 25 and a Cheerleaders Contest planned during the event.
In Cleveland a 17 year old and two 16 year olds arrested for an auto theft on February 4 are said to be part of the Pachuco organization. Police Captain Dennis Lynch handed to the FBI a code sheet detailing tattoo meanings and tattoo creation instructions found on the youths.
A crowded five story hotel on Skid Row near West Street in Chicago burned after 2:39 am, killing at least 20 people and injuring about 240. Fire officials found four bodies on an upper floor and expected more may be trapped. Firemen battled ice coated ladders as temperatures remained frigid and said the search would continue through the day.
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