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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1952
Page
12
United Press reports a tense Senate debate with hopeful cheers as Alaska’s delegate sees support narrowly pass. The piece notes calls for investigations and party divisions shaping the session amid broader talks on trade and security questions.
Obituary notices report the passing of Mrs Gertrude Barrett Spencer and Sam Woodrock with services planned at Spencer Methodist Church and Elliott Funeral Home. Joseph Nemeth dies at home in Amherst with funeral from Sudro-Curtis. Vera Tat on Wellingsicgn and other lines mention services and burials.
A deadly blaze destroyed a home killing four children and injuring others. Fire crews battled flames as investigators examined the scorched site for a cause and potential safety failures.
A truck driver died in a roadway crash when his vehicle struck an obstacle on the road. The victim was identified as Frank Mader Jr. The incident occurred on an early morning route, drawing authorities to the scene.
President Truman said he would not reveal his political plans during his Key West trip. He announced two FCC appointments Paul Walker as chairman and Robert T. Bartley as the vacancy appointee. He plans to depart for Key West within days and return for the March 29 Jefferson Jackson Day dinner. He avoided commenting on Speaker Rayburn’s ban on broadcasts of House committee hearings.
Wik iam AGA vice president John Gill of Seng Co. died in a Sandusky Heights suburb jail cell after detention. Police say Gill, 41, was drunk and detained for intoxication. attempts to revive him failed. He lived in Sandusky and planned to stay overnight at his mother Dorothea Gill’s Florida home during a Cleveland business trip.
Medina County authorities and the state highway patrol investigate the death of Afraldie Wender, 47, of Medina R D, whose battered body was found at Medina County Road 76 three miles north of Medina at 9 p m. A Longsville motorist discovered her on the road while returning home from Parma. Officials consider whether it was a highway accident or foul play. Coroner’s report awaited.
Oscar Collaza, Puerto Rican revolutionary, had his murder conviction upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals. He and accomplice Grisfin Tor opened fire at Blair House on November 1, 1950, while President Truman slept. Collaza awaits execution on death row in D.C.
Dayton report describes a Chinese couple from Richmond who faced rejection in a new Dayton housing project after conducting a local poll among property owners to gauge welcome. The husband, requesting anonymity, said he agreed to a down payment on homes by Huber Construction Co and was asked to assess neighbors' attitudes before completion.
Detective Paentenant Flood traced a watch pawned at Haserodt Jewelry on Broad Street. It ended in the possession of Richard Heath who said he pawned it for Carleton J Beal. Beal admitted buying it from a 13 year old boy for 16 dollars with 8 paid down. A 15 year old girl had given it to him to sell for her. The watch was valued at 25 dollars and a 4 year old boy was reported missing from Ridgeville school. The parents will be notified. Ohio Bishop to speak on Lent broadcast for MCHSAKE via 39 radio stations.
Dr Stewart Hawthorne at 276 Harrison Street escaped injury when a bullet pierced his car window on La Grange Road near Parsons Road at 645 p m. He told Deputy J Rosso a shot was heard and a bullet hole appeared two inches above his head. Deputy Manuel Gomez searched the area but found no shooter.
Cleveland Senator Robert A Taft criticized Alaska statehood saying its small population and federal land ownership make it unfit for self support He accused the Truman administration of politicking to win Alaska's two senators and a congressman before Hawaii The senator favored farm price supports but opposed Brannan plan for farmers.
The Federal Power Commission approves rate increases for Ohio Fuel Gas Co. and United Fuel Gas Co., both subsidiaries of the Columbia Gas System. Ohio Fuel Gas hikes wholesale sales by 1.27 million dollars annually, United Fuel by 6.5 million, with future refunds possible if increases are unjustified. Ohio Fuel posts a 650000 dollar bond. United Fuel posts 124000 dollar bond.
Street Department supervisor George Carrick said about 12 truckloads of card patch mute have been used for spot patching in Lorain City Streets. Work will pause until next week when more material arrives. patches cover Broad, Cleveland, East Bridge, Lake, West River, Foster, Furnace, Gulf and Grafton. Four trucks haul Inslag from National Tube daily, but grading waits for ground thaw.更
The Vermilion Boat Club announces its first 1992 social affair a buffet dinner dance at Spring Valley Country Club on March 23. Chairs are Sam E. Lapp Ver milion Lagoons and Dr J R Coulster Lorain fleet surgeon for the VB C. Teal Wakefield commodore confirms details.
A large petition with about A0,000 signatures was presented to Guatemala’s Congress urging a ban on the communist party as required by the constitution. The move aims to enforce constitutional provisions against communism in the country.
Washington ship owners testified the St. Lawrence seaway would be too shallow for profitable operation for 87 percent of the U S merchant fleet and would mainly aid foreigners. Frazer A Bailey head of the National Federation of American Shipping urged Senate hearings on linking the Atlantic with the Great Lakes, as critics warn wartime bombing could bottle up ocean trade. Senator Wiley and Senator Green push for a vote at the committee's next closed session, despite Chairman Connally's strong opposition.
Washington officials sought a one week postponement of a threatened country wide oil walkout. Federal Mediation Chief Cyrus S Ching held separate talks with CIO Oil Workers union president Jack Knight as locals reportedly vote on delaying action. Knight warned of a Sunday midnight refinery walkout unless demands are met.
John Edward Janowiz, ex FBI undercover agent, testified that Ohio Communists discussed going underground for security reasons at a Cleveland meeting on June 22 1951. He said Sam Reed, described as Paris's labor representative in Ohio, spoke of hiding, burning books, and avoiding group gatherings. He estimated about 1260 party members in Ohio with 590 dues paying, and about 900 Reds in Cleveland with perhaps half paying dues.
Senator Russell of Georgia declared his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. The move follows formal urging from the Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee and comes as Estes Kefauver had already announced his bid.
Ryder, secretary treasurer of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, attends a three day mid winter session in Columbus with Ohio Chamber of Commerce executives. He joins a pint meeting with state and county representatives to discuss a proposed Ohio Constitutional Convention. Sessions tomorrow and Saturday cover community problems such as off street parking. Ryder serves on the state organization board of directors.
Noon quotations list numerous firms including American Radiator Anaconda Chrysler Cities Service and General Motors. The compiled table features diverse industries from utilities to steel and retail, with several major names appearing alongside smaller producers.
Leonard H. Krueger a 40 year old New York Central railroad worker from 619 East Avenue was released from Elyria Memorial Hospital after injuries suffered February 22 when struck by a railroad car. He recalled being knocked unconscious and only realized his facial injuries after seeing blood in his car mirror. He could not remember the incident and had head lacerations and a possible skull fracture treated at the hospital.
A 29 year old construction worker Duke Steedman is listed in good condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a 35 foot fall from the Washington Avenue church roof on February 21. He suffered brain concussion a probable skull fracture and multiple fractures to the nose left elbow and wrists. Fire damaged a shed attached to a private house at 369 Lexington Avenue yesterday evening. Firemen from two companies put out the blaze in three minutes. Damage was limited to one wall and ceiling due to a defective hot water heater. Owner occupant A F Bean tried to extinguish the fire with a garden hose.
In Mayor's court this morning Alex Spacks 124 South Olive street received 9150 and costs a 10 day jail term and a one year driving permit suspension for driving while intoxicated. Penny Penny details show it was his third offense and a prior driving permit was renewed briefly. Additional cases include John Thorpe fined for disturbing the peace at Bill's Tavern and Claire J Best Carl B Davies paying intoxication fines. Herman Little fined 100 and costs with six month permit suspension for DWI. Mrs Mary L Gill fined 10 and costs for reckless driving after a collision with Jack W Dilgren.
The Quuo State Highway Patrol will show vehicles and three or four officers in downtown Elyria to recruit applicants. The exhibit mirrors Lorain effort two weeks earlier that officials say connected with citizens and highlighted patrol operations. Capt Boggs granted parking space for the display featuring a patrol convertible an emergency trailer a patrol car and a motorcycle.
Judge John Pincura grants a divorce to Cleo Holmes from Willard for neglect and awards custody to the mother with the father ordered to pay $20 weekly support. Prosecutor Mikus and Patrolman Andress depart to Detroit to extradite Lawrence Thomas on non support charges. Thames, linked to a Neisner Brothers safe cracking three years prior, remains on parole as a collateral item in the same session.
John Lehman died yesterday in Rumbull Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered when he was run down by a hit and run motorist. Police investigated the unidentified driver and vehicle.
A 4-year-old South Amherst man was jailed as authorities probe rumors of immorality bordering on white slavery and mistreatment of a 1 year old mother and her five month old child. Assistant County Prosecutor Harold Ewing ordered the inquiry after the child welfare department reported neighbors' tips. The mother, brought from Kentucky, lived with the man’s nephew, the child’s father, who has since returned to Kentucky and the mother married another man. Deputy George Kosco and a welfare investigator led today’s inquiry.
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