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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1954
Page
1
French paratroopers and ground forces struck a Viet Minh rebel column in Donghene Laos near Thakhek and Savannakhet. War planes bombed the rebels with napalm as commandos parachuted behind their lines. At least 159 Reds were killed, many captured, and arms seized.
Two more suspects were arrested in the New Year’s Eve $160,000 theft from the U S Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Five suspects are now held, with about $32,000 still missing. Charles Howard Nelson, 27, of Chapel Oaks, was named as a cousin of another suspect. one suspect remains unidentified. A bureau distributor-checker admitted smuggling money in pockets sewn into his suit coat.
Grace Goller a 32 year old blind woman died Tuesday night in Cincinnati from injuries suffered when struck by a car last October. The city reported its first traffic fatality of 1954 versus six at the same point in the previous year.
Cloudy conditions with a few snow flurries and strong winds this afternoon and tonight. Continued cold with a high near 32 and low around 20. Tuesday temperatures 25 to 31 with .03 inch of precipitation in the last 24 hours ending at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Humidity 80 percent at 8 a.m. and 91 percent at 8 p.m. Sunrise 7:54 a.m. Sunset 5:22 p.m. Moonrise 8:57 a.m. Wednesday, moonset 7:02 p.m. Wednesday.
An Elyria Memorial Hospital birth followed a Route 20 collision near Lorain County last night. Lakewood mother Lora Honaker gave birth to an eight pound one ounce boy at 1:26 a.m. both mother and baby in satisfactory condition. Several involved relatives and other crash victims were hospitalized with injuries.
Elyria begins its 1954 March of Dimes drive to raise 20000. Harry C. Bogart, chairman, announced the campaign runs Saturday through Friday January 29. National goal 15000000. Elyria backs the effort with local division chairs listed and volunteers urged to join the Mothers March Friday night January 29.
The Weather Bureau reports ongoing snow across Ohio with 1 to 4 inch accumulations in Youngstown Dayton Columbus Findlay and Zanesville. Temperatures hover near freezing with highs around 29 36 and a forecast of more snow flurries as lakeside winds persist. Cinder crews work to reduce slippery roads statewide.
Snow covered streets sparked six auto accidents overnight with three involving Elyria Transit Co. buses. No injuries were reported. Incidents occurred at Lake Avenue and W Bridge, Huron Street, and Broad Street near Gas Company Alley.
County commissioners announced a doubling of the per prisoner daily rate for municipalities. The old $1 daily charge, covering meal cost, rises to $2 starting March 6. Municipalities will also be billed for any medical or dental services required by their prisoners.
Horace R. Day former clerk cashier in the utilities collection office was under 10000 dollar bond on charges of taking 38387 from the city's utilities account. Judge Charles H. Lynch set bond and ordered a preliminary hearing for Friday after Day pleaded innocent.
Where To Turn reports rock salt and de-icer products to combat ice and snow with Murbach Coal promoting delivery and availability, contact Ph 2223. Afio.
Gen Maxwell D Taylor warned that UN ground forces would halt any ROK invasion of the armistice zone and prevent interference with about 22 000 anti-Communist North Korean and Chinese POWs held by Indian custody. The statement followed Rhee regime threats to push into the neutral zone if POW screenings continued, underscoring UN resolve to protect prisoners in Indian hands.
Mayor J Grant Keys reappointed Richard Notley to the Elstra Recreation Board and named Dr Robert Stevenson to fill the vacancy from A W McMan’s resignation. Notley asked for a temporary stay, while Stevenson is active in local athletics including Elyna Tennis and city basketball. The five member board now has one vacancy, usually filled by the school board. other members are Russ Davies and Rufus G Taylor.
Mayor Anthony Celebrezze endorsed Deputy Inspector Michael J. Blackwell for the rank of Cleveland Police Inspector and authorized officials to proceed with the promotion chain. He found no evidence of job buying or irregularities in the early retirement of Inspector Patrick Lenahan, whose exit created the vacancy before pension eligibility.
Two families fled a 1618 Middle Avenue home when a defective gas refrigerator ignited grease and sent fumes through the dwelling. Joe Van carried his wife and three children across snow to a neighbor’s home as firefighters battled the blaze. The machine was removed to a porch and extinguished. damage covered by insurance.
The Firelands Area Council of Boy Scouts schedules its annual business meeting for Monday January 25 at 7 30 pm in Amherst Central School. The dinner meeting is open to constitutional representatives executive board and council members at large. The annual report will be presented and officers for 1934 will be elected.
U S officials indicate a mutual exchange of charges with the Communist side could revive stalled Korea peace talks within days. A negotiated word swap would remove accusations of perfidy by the U S and stooges claims against China and North Korea, with Arthur Dean to return on short notice if terms are agreed.
The 83rd Congress began a tense second session with a friendly opening as Republicans and Democrats prepare for sharp fights over Eisenhower’s 1954 program. New senators and representatives were sworn in, including Sen. Thomas A. Burke. The State of the Union address is set for Thursday, signaling a year of intraparty rifts and policy clashes on prosperity, military strategy, agriculture, labor, and taxes. The GOP holds a slim House majority and a marginal Senate edge, but internal divisions and the conservative wing may complicate the President’s agenda.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will speak at Kent State University Monday under Cultural Programs Committee auspices. Her address at 10 p m is open to the public. ALSCO ALUMINUM storm doors offered at 49 50 by Gene 46 564.
Detective Capt. Maurice Flood announced that three men, two described as Elgorians, captured in South Carolina for an armed robbery at the Red Head Gas Station on West Bridge street have confessed to the nearby New Year’s Day robbery. The trio reportedly fled in a car lent by Dale Herwig of 352 Columbus Street. FBI identified suspects as Robert Meltzer, Gerald Abbott, and James Hansen. Warrants for further arrests on armed robbery were issued. They are held in Bennettsville, South Carolina, awaiting prosecution with local authorities having first chance at the case.
Granville Mrs Baker Prest treasurer of the United States will address the Denison University Young Republican Club here Thursday.
Don’t wash a hot enameled range or it may crack says appliance guidance. Chronicle Telegram Classifieds offer safe for sale ads to buy or dispose of appliances and other items. Call 4751 ask for Want Ads and have a helpful ad taker craft a result getting notice today.
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