03 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1958
Page
1
Elyria voters will decide on a school building bond estimated at 1 856 093 after extensive study, district comparisons, and cost analyses. A reconvened meeting last night set the November ballot after board members debated the amount, facing about 200 000 difference and a Wellington district report.
Industrialist Bernard Goldfine acknowledged sending Christmas checks, mostly around $50, to 37 current and former federal workers, including a larger sum to Eugene T. Kinnaly. The House committee cited “incontrovertible proof” of the practice, while Goldfine defended the gifts as payments to poor workers and refused to turn over records on outstanding checks.
Fidel Castro announced via rebel radio that 50 Americans and Canadians held at a mountain stronghold would be released. Four Americans and one Canadian had already been freed and sent to Guantanamo Naval Base. Castro said remaining 45 would be turned over to U S Naval authorities at Guantanamo.
Northeast Ohio forecasts show considerable cloudiness with scattered showers and cooler highs in the 80s. A separate update describes four kidnapped Americans and a Canadian flown to Guantanamo, with U S responses and Marine options debated after rebel captures in Oriente Province.
The readable text fragment references Congress on July 4 1775 and mentions colonial governance, independence sentiment, and early American figures. It includes scattered phrases about statements of unity, political leaders, and wartime context amid garbled lines and partial names.
SLAW KNOX plans to close the Elyria plant citing competitive conditions. The firm says the action aligns with market pressures and will affect local employment. The notice appears in a business section listing other locations and company moves.
This article notes a Fourth of July celebration marking the Declaration of Independence. It credits Thomas Jefferson as principal author and cites the Continental Congress adoption date, with famed lines about equality and unalienable rights. The reproduction stems from a copy owned by the Elyria Library.
A five hour storm in northwestern Ohio caused injuries and extensive damage in Toledo. The Weather Bureau logged 1.25 inches of rain. A woman was treated after a lightning strike near her home. A barn fire and damaged hospital wall were also linked to lightning as streets flooded and manhole covers came loose. Forecasters warned of more showers with a cold front and squall line approaching.
The Chronicle-Telegram will not publish tomorrow to allow staff to enjoy the holiday with thousands in the area. The next edition will be Saturday with complete holiday news and the comic pages for Friday and Saturday.
In Audubon southwest Iowa floods washed out bridges and highways. Rescue workers waded through silt as 14 people died and six remained missing. Rural towns like Audubon Hamlin and Atlantic faced destruction while National Guard units sealed off the area to aid survivors and begin salvage efforts.
The event schedule lists a car race and fireworks display on July 3 at 8 30 p.m. at Lo fain Co Speedway. Local organizers promote a community evening with racing action and a fireworks finale.
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