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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1955

Page

9

Campaign signs linger after election in Lorain County

Lorain County residents report campaign signs still posted on poles trees and fences across crossroads months after the election and ahead of a new primary. Edward DeChant is favored for state representative and George Sieinemann for US Congress while John Q. Public feels ignored by local politicians.

Lorain County Edward DeChant George Sieinemann Congress John Q Chronicle-Telecgram

Adenauer Fails To Close Bonn Rift Over Saar Issue

In Bonn Chancellor Konrad Adenauer failed to mend the rift in his coalition over the Franco-German move to internationalize the Saar. With two of four parties balking, approval of the Saar pact looked dangerously slim, risking a government crisis as the Bundestag debated security and military policy.

Adenauer Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer Bundestag

Congress Pay Raise Bill Vote Due Monday

Defeat would mean France refusing to ratify treaties that would rearm West Germany and restore its independence. That could trigger the collapse of the Western alliance and a new all-out crisis for Europe.

Congress Mnule Cluca PHOL France West Germany

Litvak Whistle Ends Inconclusive Tax Debate

Washington reports the House faces a Monday vote over a 1250 tax free line item linked to a pay raise. Litvak, a former baseball pitcher turned commentator, criticizes the effort as the Senate rejects the extra expense and calls for a 22500 salary cap for Congressmen.

Washington Chicago Congressional Tony Litvak Coalition Into Kine Bundestag Adenauer Senate House

Rassler Letter Challenges Real Estate Appointment Row

Elyria column recounts Mayor Keys denying promises to appoint real estate man Jack Rassler to the City Planning Commission. Rassler defends such appointments as common, praises Val Spicer, and argues the core issue is the mayor’s choice of a real estate professional for the commission. The exchange cites community input and questions about the selection standards and civic service.

Keys Elyria Jack Rassler Rassler Nover Val Spicer Esixie Rassier Rassler-Spicer-Commission Chronicle-Telegram Planning Commission Spicer Sity Bob Fred Erick Dire Shackett Frederick Red Cross Cousingly City Planning Commission Jack Bossier

Clean Movie Laws Urged By Bishops

The Ohio Catholic Welfare Conference urged the legislature to enact effective censorship for offensive entertainment. The annual statement, signed by six bishops, stressed parental responsibility and addressed other legislative measures including fair employment practices, care for the mentally afflicted, juvenile delinquency programs, open shop concerns, education board creation, and aid for the aged.

Conusibus (Inc Ohio Catholic Welfare Conference Ohio OCWC Board of Education

Four reasons for a cerebral palsy center outlined

Miss Grace Roberts, occupational therapist and director of the Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center in Columbus, explained to Elyria Cerebral Palsy Society members that cerebral palsy results from brain injury affecting muscle control. The center uses physical, occupational, and speech therapy plus socialization to educate children and guide parents, helping CP children walk, use hands, and speak while offering parental support and peer discussion.

Miss Grace Roberts Columbus Elyria Cerebral Palsy Society Thin Nes Miss Roberts

Four Children Die As Fire Destroys Wellston Cottage

In Wellston Ohio a three room cottage built by Frank Brown and his wife Maxine burned Friday night. Four children perished including five year old Delmus Brown while a brave effort to save the other siblings failed. The parents and one other child survived with severe burns. Fire officials said the blaze started near a stove and the house was engulfed when help arrived.

Wellston Frank Brown Maxine Shpdiston Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ohio Seemg Delmus Brown Edward Joseph Ray Sharon Way Willard C. Richards Brown Charles Gaskill

Soviet Union presents new disarmament conditions

London reports that Soviet Russia, via the Communist Daily Worker, proposed the complete destruction of all atomic and hydrogen bomb stocks and earmarking nuclear materials for peaceful use. The plan calls for scrapping weapons, limiting military growth to Jan 1 levels, international control, and a year U.N. conference on general arms reduction. Britain and the United States welcomed skepticism from the West toward Kremlin motives as delegates prepare to meet again.

London Soviet Russia Daily Worker Nikela Burgan-in United States Russans Britain The U.S Brit Tom France Canada Andrei Groniyke Radio Moscow U.N Radio Moscow Kremlin West

Bishops urge civilian CCC revival to curb overcrowding

Six bishops warn against overcrowding in correctional institutions and call for reestablishing the Civilian Conservation Corps to aid decentralization. Red Cross remains active overseas with community centers in France and Korea. It runs clubmobiles in Korea and provides counseling, emergency comms, and assistance at military installations, hospitals, and fields across the Far East, Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

Civilian Conservation Corps American Red Cross Chatereaux France United States Red Cross Far East Middle East Europe Africa Korea

General Hull to Retire on April Thirtieth

Gen John E Hull commander in the Far East will retire April 30 after 37 years in uniform. No successor named. Maxwell Taylor eyed as leading candidate. Hull will leave the four star rank and return to the United States in early April. Hull leads U N Command covering Japan Korea and Okinawa. The report notes his wartime service and World War I decorations.

Washington John E. Hull U. S. Far East Maxwell D. Taylor Far East Worea Hull Taylor Japan Army United States Amphrica U.S. Army Navy United Nations Command Korea Okinawa U. N Eniwetok Dag Hammarskjold Red Chip Chou En-Lai Mark Clark Hammarsfield China

Flood Toll Rises as NSW Floods Worsen

Initial reports say at least 38 people are believed dead and about 70 missing as northern New South Wales floods devastate Inverell and surrounding towns. Communications blackouts hinder a full casualty tally with more bodies expected as rescue teams assess the stricken area. The disaster has left over 20 000 homeless and many towns isolated.

Sydney Australia IINSI New South Wales Agence France Presse Inverell

Blast Delayed by Weather in Las Vegas Test Series

Unfavorable weather in Las Vegas again delays the Atomic Energy Commission’s attempt to fire the large atomic blast ongoing for 12 days since the 1955 nuclear test series began.

Las Vegas Nev Atomic Energy Commission

Passenger flees with $100 from taxi altercation

Mexico City resident Mendez Perez told police a fellow passenger lifted $100 from his pocket during a dispute with the taxi driver over fare. Perez said the theft occurred as he argued with the driver. The investigation seeks to identify the suspect and retrieve the money.

Mexico City Cartos Mendez Perez Perez Disney

Return Of Fishermen Seen Bid For Airmen

Washington AP. The United States plans to return seven Chinese fishermen to Communist China in what is seen as a bid for release of 15 imprisoned American airmen. The move signals a possible exchange or negotiation aimed at freeing the airmen held by Beijing.

Red China Phoen Bet Detesrse Department Washington United States Lyle Cameron Lincoln Harold J. Mischer Swi Cily Die Tolun Wo Darks Oquinha Nebo Cameron Parks Weber the &Shermen South China Sea Philippines State Department Hammarskjold Mather China

Cold Wave Hits Plains Area Again

A new cold wave spread slowly southward into the Great Plains and northern Rockies. Wyoming and Montana saw temperatures fall as much as 30 degrees while Grand Forks North Dakota recorded nine degrees below zero.

Great Plains Jorthern Rockies Wyoming Montana Grand Forks Ald

Expansion In Western Ohio Forecast

Dr. N R Danielian president of the Great Lakes St Lawrence Association projected heavy migration toward northwestern Ohio during a Seaway era. He spoke at the Northwestern Ohio Newspaper Association meeting at Bowling Green University, noting the Seaway will shift industry toward the lakes but not turn every lake city into an ocean port. He urged fair tolls and Canada’s early Welland Canal expansion to speed growth.

Bowling Green Northwestern Ohio Newspaper Association Bowling Green University Danielsen St. Lawrence Seaway Canada Welland Canal

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