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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1955

Page

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Hit-Skip Trucker Hunted Akron Driver Dies In Norwalk Area

Norwalk Ohio state police pursue a hit and run trucker after a four vehicle crash on Route 18 near Norwalk. Victim Harry Voytke a 52 year old Akron tire company employee died from a fractured skull and crushed chest at Morral Hospital. Unknown eastbound steel hauler passed Voytko prompting a collision with a pickup that veered off road. The tractor trailer driven by Howard R Denny of Fremont struck the pickup and a following Detroit car. only Voytko died. others unharmed.

Harry Voytke Croodyear Tire and Rubber Co Akron Vovtko Norwalk Memoral Hospital Norwalk Voytko Voytkos Howard R Demmy 38 Fremont Long Mo Ltor Equipment Co Detroit John Suprosky Suprosky

Moroccan Race War II Feared in Casablanca

Riot conditions erupt as police open fire on Moroccans defying martial law. Death toll rises with 25 killed and 80 wounded after 48 hours of bloodshed and arson. U S citizens told to seek refuge in bases as Moroccan mobs batter hospitals and a sugar warehouse. American and French authorities clash as martial law is proclaimed to restore peace in Casablanca.

Casablanca Morocco Amencan Gilbert Grandval

Weather summary for Northwestern Ohio and Lake Erie

Partly cloudy and warm today with afternoon and evening thundershowers. Highs near 89, tonight lows around 72. Friday high 31 seems misprint. likely 73 with low near 73. Lake Erie winds southwest 1 mph rising briefly with thundershowers. Sunday warmer with similar wind. Sunrise 6:07 am, sunset 8:38 pm.

Northwestern Ohio Lake Erie

Japanese Patrol Boat Escorts Scallop Fleet Under Fire

A Japanese patrol boat fired 11 warning shots at two Soviet vessels near Nerour Strait between northern Japan and the Kunle Islands. It rescued 30 scallop boats from seizure, maneuvering to reach the fleet first and escorting them to safety while warding off the Soviet boats with signal shots.

Kushiro Japan INS Nerourro Strait Japan Kunle Islands Yamagin

Generals Say Reds Rushing Jet Bombers

Inquiries from the Potomac show U.S. leaders warn of Soviet progress in long range bombers missiles and space tech while stressing continued but narrowing US superiority. Radford Twining LeMay warn of growing unknowns yet deny complacency.

Reds Quantico Va United States Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Deense Nowon Amerca Russia Atomi Radford Nathan F Twining Congress Twining Curtis E. LeMay

Simpler-Orient Express Derails Near Swiss Frontier

The Simpler-Orient Express derailed in a tunnel near the Swiss border Friday night while en route from Paris, causing a crash that halted service and prompted investigations. Local authorities reported injuries but details remain sparse.

Paris

Judge Is Firm on Prisoner Release After Accident

In Cincinnati US District Court Judge John H Druffel reported that twenty persons were injured in a Friday accident near Latins and Pontarlier while transporting prisoners. Latins hospital took several inmates, including Melvin Hupman a former labor leader serving a sentence for false affidavit. The accident occurred between Moochard and Pontarlier.

Sofia Cincinnati Paris Pottee John H Druffel Latins Alof Melvin Hupman Dny‘ormal Spar Franceton Pontarlier Moma

Eisenhower Proposes Unified Germany and Arms Cuts at Geneva

President Eisenhower outlines three core proposals to Geneva including unification through elections, reduction of East European forces to Western levels, and limited West German forces within NATO. He introduces a Burglar Alarm system for early warning on nuclear moves and seeks new paths to a continent wide security pact and non aggression framework.

United Nations INS Eisenhower Premer Nikola Bulgaria Geneva Germany Europe San Francisco Harold E Stassen Soviet Union Islas Bernard Baruch Russias

Peron resigns as party leader and agrees to end reelection

Argentine President Juan Peron announced his resignation as head of the Peronista party and said he would serve as president under the constitution until June 4 1958 while not seeking reelection. He promised press freedom and warned opponents to act within the law while pledging to use force if necessary to maintain order.

Buenos Aires INS Juan Peron Peron Peronista

Appraisal Decision Delayed in Lorain County Reassessment

The State Board of Tax Appeals delays a full Lorain County real estate reappraisal as Ford Pickens term ends and Joseph Scanlon, on vacation, is recalled to participate. Auditor Aytes offers to conduct a reappraisal if needed, costing about 250000, while a citizens committee argues values are equitable and up to date. The board will reconsider if investigations show a reappraisal is unnecessary.

Columbus QC State Board of Tax Appeals Lorain County Ford M Pickens Low Frank J Lausche Joseph Z Scanlon Edward J. Kirwin United Press Atoval Lorain Couny Frank Aytes Ctizens Earl Cotton

Confessed Arsonist Linked With Attempt To Burn Home

A 13 year old deaf girl was held in Lorain County Jail after being arrested by Elyria police following a chase through weeds. She admitted setting three fires on April 14 in garages on Third and Fourth Streets, damaging four vehicles. The fires were linked to disturbances at Willard Buck Roberts home, who reported attempted arson and disordered belongings. Police noted a knife raised against officers and ongoing juvenile court proceedings led by Judge Harold Ewing.

Lorain County Elyria Vegan St Boston Ave Maurice Flood Willard * Buck’ Roberts Longson Ave Eyria Transit Company Roberts Roberts Third St Alley Fourth St Harold Ewing

Fire and missing girl linked to Ohio case shocks city

A girl sent to the Juvenile Diagnostic Home in Columbus after a fire incident returns home two weeks ago. Police report she disappeared on Broad Street, then was spotted by a resident hiding in bushes near Logan Street before being caught with a knife. Elyria officials consider state care due to long waiting lists and high costs. Across the Atlantic, Eden plans post Geneva administration changes with Butler and Macmillan retaining roles.

Fire Inc Columbus Eiroa Broad St South Logan St Notubed Logan Orl Logan St Boston Ave Elyria Ewing London INS Anthony Eden Geneva Ro A Rab Butler Harold MacMillan

Diem Backs Free Elections in Indochina Plan

In a nationwide radio address, South Vietnam leader Diem said the regime accepts the principle of real elections for all Indochina. He doubted they could be held in the Communist north and spoke four days before the Geneva talks deadline to arrange Indochina elections next year.

Saigon Indochina Peter Ngo Dinh Diem South Vietnam North Diem Geneva

Miss Universe Contest Opens In Long Beach Site

Beauties from around the world and nation gather in Long Beach California for the fourth annual Miss Universe contest. Foreign contenders will parade in native costumes with flags at Veterans Memorial Stadium tonight as the event begins a week of shows leading to the crowning next Thursday by 1965 winner Miriam Stevenson.

Long Beach Calif Miriam Stevenson South Carolina

Boy Dies as Explosive Detonators Trigger Fatal Blast

Portland authorities hunt 20 detonators after an explosion killed a nine year old boy and critically injured his playmate in Alma Wick. Keith Jones was blown apart while removing a case of detonators near Barley Larhart Co. William Gorman, 10, was critically hurt as the blasts occurred near the business district. Hospital reports say the boy lost both legs and faces long odds of survival. Officials urge the public to report any information on the explosives.

Portland ‘Vich Nnc Als Barley Larhart Co Keith Jones Willam Gorman Alma Wick Apokhesmar St Lawrence Hospital Lansing Mich Ponce Poe Uee

Polio Serum Freed For National Foundation Program

The Public Health Service released 2.93 million shots of Sakanti polio vaccine produced by the P tran Voore Co to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The extra doses will fund free inoculations for first and second grade students as safety tests completed.

Washington Pulie Health Service P Tran Voore Co Zionsyile I National Foundation For Health Service

Teller Quiz Plans Made in Cleveland Robbery Probe

Police say 12 detectives will question Laws Teller 27 and Lora Lee Ritenour 17 about at least 100 armed robberies in the area over the past year. The pair were expected to be brought here from Detroit for the weekend hearings after arrests on charges of robbing a Cleveland Trust Co branch bank.

Cleveland O 'P Laws Teller Lora Lee Detroit Cleveland Trust Co

Cooling cues and ad tips in The Chronicle Telegram

Classified ad snippet advises chilling cologne or witch hazel to reuse as a quick aid, suggests keeping it by the bedside for repeated use, and promotes using classifieds to earn money and fill spare rooms or hobbies. It includes a terse tip to call a number 4751 for help.

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