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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1959
Page
1
United Steelworkers Union President David J. McDonald announced decisive action to end unauthorized wildcat strikes across the country and resume normal production as ore ships are affected.
About 25 unlicensed seamen from Local 5000 United Steelworkers quit the Morgan, a US Steel ship at Lorain harbor, disregarding a two week extension. The walkout began amid broader wildcat actions in mills and Great Lakes shipping as negotiations resumed.
A sudden 2:30 a.m. flood from heavy rains swept Junta, Colombia, eight miles from IEAGUE, killing all residents and animals. Authorities reported 80 bodies recovered and crews searched for up to 150 missing, with rescue teams noting almost no trace remained as waters receded.
Heinrich Luebke of the Christian Democratic Party won election in West Germany on the second ballot. The 64 year old former agriculture minister received 526 votes, six above the required majority, and will take office September 15 at the end of President Theodor Heuss's term.
Partly cloudy and warm today with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High near 63 to 77 today, cooler Thursday, and unsettled into the weekend with scattered thundershowers and 0.14 inch expected in 24 hours ending 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday. Temperatures average well below normal in the north. Lake Erie small craft advisories remain in effect.
President Eisenhower said Congress is swinging behind his goal of a balanced budget. He cited the increase in the permanent debt ceiling to about 285 billion dollars as evidence that spending will align with receipts in the new fiscal year. He warned against cutting his request for 1.6 billion dollars.
In Columbus the House Industry Labor Committee defeated Gov. DiSalle’s anti-labor rackets bill 10 to 9 after months of drafting opposed by AFL-CIO. The measure would have brought union officials under the embezzlement law. may be revived but likely to die.
OE workers prepare to vote on a new contract offer from Ohio Edison. article notes potential wage and benefit changes and the impact on local operations. also mentions blood donors and a separate health operation, with various town sections referenced.
The 3 percent state sales tax covers liquor wine certain low value purchases hotel bills ice non farm feeds and seeds and explosives starting today. Gov DiSalle signed the bill late Tuesday. Two other changes cut charity stamp redemptions to 2 percent and eliminated stamps for auto purchases.
UPI reports Republic Steel at Cleveland Works shut down two open hearth furnaces the 9 inch strip mill and all rolling mills after a strike began Tuesday night. About 2,700 employees idled with 200 barred entry. Union reps were outside gates urging workers to relocate to other Republic plants in Ohio.
Washington UPI The Defense Department research chief told Congress the eventual cost of an atomic powered aircraft would exceed ten billion dollars and could rise further. The administration plans to spend about 390 million on nuclear powered aircraft this year, pushing total project funding well above one billion over several years. Dr Herbert F York warned the outlay is only a first step toward far larger costs if nuclear energy reaches military use.
Walter J. Byomin fights against execution for the Wellington police officer murder case moving a new trial motion before Lorain County Judge John D. Pincura. Ohio Supreme Court expected to decide on the habeas corpus writ today, observers say a denial likely. If denied, appeals to the Ninth District Akron, the U.S. Supreme Court, and District Federal Court loom as Byomin self guides a flurry of petitions.
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle signed a two year budget totaling nearly two billion dollars after opposing cuts and vetoes. He also enacted a sales tax package expected to raise about 32.5 million dollars, with funds directed to aged benefits and other state programs.
Governor DiSalle opposes the death penalty and has pressed to abolish capital punishment in Ohio. Mrs. DiSalle, visiting Amberet, says she does not share his view. The article notes Walter Rye remains awaiting execution and reflects mixed public opinion within the DiSalle family.
Five men injured when a second blast in an hour struck the Central Square garage in Youngstown. Benjamin Sherwood, 36, suffered burns over 70 percent of his body and was listed in critical condition.
London pub keeper Alan Dell reports a flood of tourist inquiries during the season. His Carts pub appears in the telephone book as Windsor Castle, causing confusion for visitors and callers.
In Lorain County The Chronicle Telegram urges readers to place classified ads with ad-writer Mrs Za worsk y. The notice mentions a rental offer on Robson Rd a 25 acre tillable tract with pasture and a complaint about a speedy insult incident linked to the ad.
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