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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1959
Page
12
A New York official argued that the St Lawrence and Niagara Power projects could lose 31.4 million if Chicago secures permanent authority to divert more water from Lake Michigan.
The Ohio Senate approves the FEP bill as debate centers on Great Lakes water diversions and the impact on New York Power Authority. Moses warns lost power revenue could reach millions and questions Congress authority over Chicago’s water needs. Republicans split with Democrats on the vote.
Congressional Democrats plan to trim back Eisenhower airport aid as Republicans attack the budget. Sen Norris Cotton calls the budget a house of cards while labor reform moves face shifts from Kennedy Ervin measures. House commerce committee debates cut levels. Sen Harris backs reductions. Civil rights hearings will focus on strong proposals, and a tax hike on life insurers moves through the House.
In Glendale California a 40-year-old steel worker admitted killing the mother in law and fatally wounding the wife of jazz musician Johnny Zorro during a gun battle at the Zorro home. Nine shots were exchanged. Susan Jamerson was killed and Rona Lorrane Porrazzo was wounded and near death. Mason was captured west of the city and waived extradition to Glendale.
A new firm named Oberlin Development, Inc. forms to buy land and issue stock at 190 per share with 1000 shares authorized. Key figures include city solicitor Grover Lo Severs and Kenny Clark of Chirk Brothers General Contractors, with initial stock limited to 2000 shares and 200000 in cash to acquire properties and fund land purchases. The group plans downtrend moderation and to seek compatible, nonprofit-driven industry growth for Oberlin.
Ohio Water Pollution Board refused to publish a list of 71 industrial plants accused by Gov. Michael DiSalle of violating pollution laws. A spokesman said many plants have ongoing treatment or plans to comply, with 372 firms deemed to have adequate waste handling and 168 others showing partial plans. Two Mansfield plants plan to connect to municipal sewers once land access is secured.
Acting Cpl Matthew McKean, famed for the Paris Island death march incident, will be honorably discharged from the Marine Corps at Cherry Point North Carolina later this month after Navy approval. McKean, a Paris Island drill instructor linked to a 1956 tidal creek drowning, was recommended for discharge due to a ruptured spinal disc.
Canton police hunt a bandit who escaped with about $10 000 from Dine Savings Bank in downtown Canton. The man, described as in his 40s, handed a threatening note to teller Wendell J Way and fled with a canvas bag of tens and twenties. Fifteen men in army jackets were questioned and released. This marks the county's second major holdup in three weeks.
In Columbus three bills to raise workers compensation for injured employees moved forward under the Democratic majority program for higher state benefits for labor.
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle’s plan to establish a department of economy and industrial development drew a warm reception from business leaders and lawmakers at the state fairgrounds. Senators considered raising workers compensation benefits with a 4 cent tax per 100 dollars of payroll to fund the program, while industry spokesmen warned of cost impacts and urged state leadership to assume burdens to avoid a patchwork system.
Senator Ross Pepple argues for moving Memorial Day to the last Monday in May to curb midweek disruption to business and schools. He cites support from industry and banks and counters worries about more three day weekends and auto accidents.
A 50 zookeepers three day strike at the St Louis Zoo ended when officials granted organizational rights to the union Local 410. The walkout disrupted animal care as staff complained of morale issues among monkeys and elephants while cold weather confined most animals to pens.
Governor DiSalle announced a new department would replace the current Economic Development and Publicity division. The department’s main aim is to develop Ohio’s economic potential and attract more industry to the state.
AFL CIO leaders praised CIO President George Meany Walter Reuther for backing a protest by the unemployed and criticized Eisenhower for dismissing the idea. Reuther spoke at a Washington press conference as labor figures urged action and a march in the national capital.
D F Stanfield executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau told farmers and lawmakers that collecting and spending state sales tax on a local level would hurt small Ohio communities. He said such a tax would be excessive and called for revenue options including restoring the one cent tax on sales, raising the retail tax, higher beer tax, and a larger corporate franchise levy. He also proposed studying a state income tax.
Lorain Journal announces LORAIN WALDO PROFITT JR has been named managing editor after serving as news editor for a year. Malcolm D. Hartley becomes editorial page editor and Wayne Jordan resigns as editor. Profitt, 34, previously edited Charlotte News and Bangor Commercial and held Harvard press roles.
Delta Airlines DC-8 four engine jet set an unofficial flight record from Dallas Texas to Birmingham Alabama in one hour and 27 minutes. The aircraft reportedly reached speeds up to 600 miles per hour during the trip.
King Frederick Queen Ingrid and other royal family members attended memorial services in Copenhagen for 957 people lost when the Danish vessel Hans Hedtoft sank after hitting an iceberg off Greenland. The services were held near Naval Church in downtown Copenhagen.
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