12 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1958
Page
1
A Woman's Page column notes that a simple home swimming pool spirals into higher costs. What began as an inexpensive pool for the kids triggers lawn work, patio expansion, extra swimsuits, inner tubes, and large water usage.
Woman's Page Editor Wini Fay writes a Saturday column on summer vacations. She reflects on seasonal joys and practical tips for readers planning trips and downtime this season.
A brief note reports an Elyria woman has begun pogonotrophy as a hobby, a pursuit uncommon for women. Joe Cowden offers general comments on pogonotrophy, with no specifics drawn from the feature. The piece references Page 16 content and related humor features on Pages 16 17.
A maritime accident off Lorain raises a gatelifter and allows the Grasse River to resume flow. Fire crews respond to a gas line break on Route 254, prompting evacuations of seven families and a fire hazard advisory on theAst page.
In Havana a Cuban rebel demand for recognition from the United States appeared to delay the release of 29 kidnapped American sailors and Marines.
Rebels breached a government building in Tripoli killing eight in the street during a lengthy assault. Funeral rites followed as the city endured shelling and fires with clashes between rebel forces and government troops continuing into dawn. The uprising also touched Beirut and involved negotiations over hostages in Cuba.
Washington United Press International reports that the House subcommittee led by Chairman Oren Parris plans new leads by reviewing Bernard Goldfine’s financial records. Rep. John Bennett says subpoenas target at least three firms including The Past Boston Co and Northfield Mills. The panel seeks clarity on 776 879 in uncashed checks and possible contempt if Goldfine refuses to testify.
House and subcommittees press Goldfine on books and potential prosecutions as four subpoenas seek records from Goldfine's firms East Boston Co Boston Port Development Co and Northfield Mills. Steelman denies favor while ethics code moves through Senate after House endorsement.
Police Chief Justin E. Cornely of Marion said Rev. William K. Dever fabricated a report that he was robbed and kidnapped last weekend to cover a job-hunting trip to Columbus. Dever admitted seeking employment and returning home. no charges will be filed.
Mourners wore black bands as Elyria groups and dogs in Civil War uniforms joined a procession through Broad Street to Ely Park. Russ Becker read a tribute while Brush Brothers wept, and a simple grave marker noted the deceased, later moved to the courthouse for further rites.
Partly cloudy conditions continue this afternoon through Sunday across Northwest and Northeast Ohio. Cool trend persists with highs around 74 to 78 today and overnight lows roughly 58 to 62.
Dr. Jay, 63, Milton Fisenhower, leaves for a private Latin American tour as Ike’s brother and U.S. representative. He will avoid public visibility, with routes and travel plans kept secret to prevent hostile demonstrations amid tensions in Guatemala where threats noted by Prensa Libre.
Bipartisan lawmakers anticipate quick House action on a bill granting major tax relief to self employed individuals while denying tax cuts for wage earners. The measure would defer income taxes until 65 for earnings in retirement funds and annuities, benefiting professionals and farm proprietors with substantial incomes.
UPI reports that weekly unemployment benefits declined for a sixth straight week as summer factory shutdowns reduce ongoing benefits. Meanwhile, initial claims surged by 100,900 to 467,200 with Pennsylvania and New York posting the largest increases, and Connecticut California West Virginia and New York among the states showing declines in continuing benefits.
Cape Canaveral witnesses a Thor intermediate range missile launch at 1 36 am. Officials say the flight ran normally and an attempt will be made to recover the nose cone about 1990 miles southeast of the Florida launch site. A trained Air Force crew observed the test as Europe prepares for the first Thor batteries by late 1958.
Moscow Soviet press rejected U S claims that Soviet fighters shot down a U S Air Force transport crash landing in Soviet Armenia on June 27. Red Star accused Washington of covering up its own aggression and said American pilots refused to follow Soviet interceptors to a landing field. The crew was later returned to U S custody.
Chronicle Telegram ad notes a wife may sell furniture piece by piece to support herself when a husband withholds food money. It promotes classified help for selling unneeded items like a maroon davenport and chair from 180 Roosevelt Ave, Lorain, with contact EM 62255.
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