17 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
1
Roaring fires in the United States and Canada have killed at least 18 persons. Meanwhile 99 aged women died in Japan's worst fire since World War II. A gas explosion at a Seguin Texas accounting firm wounded three, one critically.
A Baltimore building collapse during a blaze killed at least two firemen and left four missing, with ten injured. Montreal and Yokohama fires produced additional deaths, while Chicago's Skid Row hotel disaster raised the city’s death toll to 28. Police report thefts and a shelter case linked to a Missouri man in Elyria and Lorain, Ohio.
Paris United Press reports two Gaullist ministers elect withdraw from Pineau's newly formed cabinet delaying its full presentation. Gen Edouard Comiglion-Molinier and Pierre Ferri backed out after party talks but may serve personally. Pineau plans to seek National Assembly approval Friday as premier amid ongoing crisis.
Cloudy conditions sweep Northeastern Ohio with light snow flurries ending this morning and temperatures near 32 dropping to 26 at night. Wednesday ranges from 31 to 37 with a 0.30 inch precipitation in the 24 hours to 8 p.m. Humidity falls from 92 percent at 8 a.m. to 60 percent by 2 p.m. A later notice advertises a fish fry at Amherst St Joseph School on Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon, insisting he "can't waste any time," got a quick haircut in San Salvador on his Caribbean swing and used the moment to discuss local municipal issues. His barber, Ricardo Gonzales, also serves as a city alderman.
Britain will begin developing and producing hydrogen bombs in a government white paper issued by Defense Minister Harold MacMillan. The move places Britain as the world’s third H-bomb power, claiming capability to produce thermo-nuclear weapons to deter war, aligning with the United States and the Soviet Union. The paper notes Britain’s aim to strengthen allied defenses and counters Molotov’s boast of Soviet progress.
Ohio Edison official E J Burger told the Ohio House Commerce and Transportation committee that the 103 mile coal and iron belt conveyor would cut industrial power rates across northern Ohio by reducing fuel costs. The plan could boost Lake Erie water traffic and race toward Seaway benefits, with support from regional industry leaders.
New Orleans DJs Bil Stanley and Bill Elliott of WNOE ended a 68 hour 45 minute nonstop run of Shuggy Boom claiming a world record. They take a week off and plan a Los Angeles trip after the 1349th and final airing at 4 45 p m Wednesday.
Officials review auditor records as the county reappraisal probe unfolds. A committee evaluates the figures amid ongoing scrutiny of property assessments. Local sources in Columbus, including discussions on water, turnpike, and municipal court issues, are cited as context.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned that Red China cannot shoot its way toward Formosa and pledged U S resolve to defend Taiwan and nearby islands if attacked. The remarks praised by some lawmakers as clear, while unsettling Western European allies wary of a wider war.
Robert Weinoeder, 30, appointed city engineer succeeding J. M. Powell who retired. Mayor Keys praised his work and Civil Service exam access. Weinoeder has served as assistant engineer since 1947, born in Lima, Ohio Northern graduate, registered professional engineer, married with one son, living at 221 Louisiana Ave. An assistant engineer to fill the vacancy will be named soon. Powell now works with Havens and Emerson in Cleveland.
AP dispatch reports Communist artillery bombardment of Quemoy in the Formosa Strait lasting about four days.80 rounds fired in a prelim, no nationalist casualties, massed Chinese troops offshore. Officials say Dulles stance risks misreading US defense pledges while Pekin seeks invasion leverage.
The Republican National Committee unanimously approved San Francisco as the site for the 1956 presidential convention the week of August 20. The decision followed a subcommittee recommendation headed by GOP Chairman Leonard W. Hall. Hall will appoint a convention arrangements committee in about 15 days and plans one convention session daily from 2 pm to 7 pm Pacific time to suit TV audiences. The committee predicted dissenters to Eisenhower would shrink as the party moves forward.
Sandusky attorney Russell A. Ramsey, commander of the 83rd Ohio Reserve Infantry Division, is promoted to major general in a special 3 day service note. Ad copy mentions drapes bedspreads repairs laundry and jewelers with local business listings for Milton's Jewelers and 24 hour laundry services.
Columbus Ohio The Ohio Water Clinic Conference opened with experts detailing the fight against pollution and shortages Dr Ralph E Dwork state health director and chairman of the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board said 1960 remains a realistic target for ending Ohio pollution He noted progress with sewage treatment in Ashtabula Lorain Port Clinton Sandusky Painesville and Willoughby He cited Buckeye River pollution efforts with Renner booked at City Prison for release on $100 bond and Edward J Cleary slated for Municipal Court The Ohio River pollution reduction and 60 percent sewage treatment for the Ohio River side population were also reported Public Health Service official W W Towne predicted municipal plants must grow at a half billion dollars annually for 10 years
State Rep. Gordon Renner, 54, a Republican from Hamilton, was arrested by Columbus police on a charge of starting a careless fire in Deshler Milian area. Renner denies the allegation and awaits further legal proceedings.
A notice suggests drying baby clothes by turning a play pen on its side and hanging garments on bars during bad weather. It promotes selling unwanted baby belongings through Chronicle Telegram Classified ads, citing an example: DeFazio family’s yard purchase of a youth bed for $30 and children's clothing sizes 4 to 10 with a phone contact 66-518.
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