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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1959
Page
1
President Eisenhower sent Congress a 20 point program to drive racketeers from labor and shield union treasuries from corrupt officials. He also urged revisions to Taft Hartley to curb secondary boycotts and outlaw coercive picketing.
Lorain County officials condemn federal relief as a sham under Public Law 875 after a Cleveland briefing shows likely disaster aid denial. Private losses top 50 000 with public damage near 90 000. Elyria and nearby towns face slim chances for assistance as debates over emergency provisions continue.
The outlook shows highs around the mid 30s to low 40s regionwide with clouds increasing today and a rise in temperatures. Tuesday temperatures range from the low 20s to mid 20s, with trace precipitation in the last 24 hours and humidity fluctuating from 86 percent to 65 percent during the day. Rain or snow is expected Thursday night or Friday with further mixed conditions into the weekend and next week.
The Defense Department reported an Atlas missile launched Tuesday night achieved its mission and produced a spectacular flight. Maj. Gen. Donald N Yates said the 100 ton rocket performed a perfectly routine test, though not reaching the full 6300 mile ICBM range.
In Nottingham England a bow once linked to Robin Hood is reported stolen. The sheriff of Nottingham seeks its return for the legendary archer whose bowless statue stands outside Nottingham Castle.
UPI reports Roger Blough of U S Steel says a major labor dispute is unlikely despite calls for tough terms from the United Steelworkers. Steel orders improve while profits dip in 1958, with buyers anticipating price rises after the current contract ends July 1 and a push to rebuild inventories.
Elyria High School is one of five Ohio schools chosen by Dr James B Conant for his study The American High School Today on comprehensive high schools nationwide The report notes aims to protect academically able minority students and to explore vocational shop programs with potential federal funding in comprehensive schools
President Eisenhower dismissed claims of a personal rift with Chief Justice Earl Warren calling the report irresponsible. He said Warren could address criticism directly to him and questioned the credibility of claims of a broader dispute between the executive and Warren. He noted progress in American missile programs and stressed calm relations.
In Columbus the Ohio Senate was expected to pass three House-approved emergency flood and poor relief appropriations and send them to Gov. Michael V. DiSalle for signature.
Oscar G. Dunn of 313 Princeton Ave a Lorain County Commissioner for 24 years announced his candidacy in the Republican primary for mayor of Elyria. Dunn, Elyria resident since 1908, stressed urban growth and improving public services, and noted the need for experienced governmental leadership in the role.
Senate Minority Leader C Stanley Me chem predicts the Legislature will pass an administration supported Supplemental Unemployment Benefits bill as an emergency measure with immediate effect upon the governor's signature. The bill would let furloughed workers receive full state jobless benefits plus employer supplements. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled supplements must be deducted from state benefits. The measure needs at least 15 Republicans in the House and two in the Senate for a two thirds vote if all Democrats back it.
A report notes only 4 percent of U S eateries still offer a 5¢ cup of coffee while many charge 10¢ or more. The Chronicle Telegram classified ads promote using their service for affordable selling renting hiring or trading.
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