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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1957
Page
1
The region faced a heat wave with a high of 94 as showers were forecast and two Oberlin men were released from Allen Hospital after heat exhaustion. Road 611 buckled near Sheffield, causing traffic detours and police supervision into the night. Elyria reports eight million gallons pumped Sunday with a 25 percent surge, and expects over twelve million today.
Governor ONeill cancels a planned lie detector test for Dr Samuel H Sheppard pending verification of a Florida convict Donald Wedlers confession to the Marilyn Sheppard murder The Court of Last Resort led by Eric Stanley Gardner questioned Wedler after warnings of possible deception and drug effects amid ongoing Cleveland Ohio case tensions
A church sale for St Mary in St Paul is approved paving the way for a building program. The notice appears on page 1 with details about the property transfer and future plans.
Lorain County commissioners chose Murray Ridge Road as the proposed site for a new 34.3 million dollar courthouse on 145 acres near the turnpike. The decision cites accessibility, proximity to the detention home, lower land costs, cheaper service roads, water and sewer readiness, and potential residential growth, with a separate critique of the Rt 57 site. A bond plan totals 4.5 million for construction and equipment, with a 23 year tax valuation, and a campaign meeting for department heads is set for July 29.
A House Government Operations subcommittee found the Civil Defense Administration lacks a sound, realistic plan to cope with a nuclear attack. It reaffirmed support for creating a cabinet level Civil Defense Department and expanding homefront prep including shelters and a full survivor defense system.
Walter J. Byomin a 40 year old Cleveland ex convict indicted for first degree murder in the shooting death of Wellington Patrolman Edmund G. Smith 38 was ruled sane by Lima State Hospital authorities both at the time of the offense and presently. The examination report from Dr Henry Luidens superintendent of the Lima hospital for the criminally insane was submitted to Common Pleas Judge John D Pincura who had committed Byomin to Lima for mental examination on June 18 for a period not exceeding 30 days. The report states Byomin’s potential intellectual endowment is average but emotional functioning never developed and notes a guarded outlook for improvement through psychiatric treatment. A hearing on the Lima report is set for 10 a m July 31 to determine next steps.
Daisy D Hal 12 year old trotting mare acts as spectator while three harness horses rush toward the finish in heat one of race three at the county fairgrounds Saturday. The lineup shows Hidden Valley Site with H Teagarden driving followed by Widow Frisco and Roy Mosh Byomin, with attorneys G L Severs and Samuel Kailes appointed after Byomin claimed lack of funds for counsel. Patrolman Smith was jailed after attempting to stop Byomin leaving Helen Konicek Bristow's home at 300 Courtland St Wellington following a disturbance. Byomin previously served time at Leavenworth for a post office robbery and had been out about 22 years, according to reports.
Medina County Prosecutor HD Darnley will announce an accidental death ruling this afternoon in the death of 35 year old Helen Wintergerst who was struck by a stray bullet Saturday evening. Sheriff Steve Helli said the decision followed a review by Helli County Coroner Andrew Karson and Darnley. the incident occurred on Boston Road Strongsville near the Wintergerst home as Russell Strongsville fired at an animal in his yard. Wintergerst died two hours after being shot at Berea Community Hospital.
Rep. Frank Thompson urged Democrats to consider nominating Chief Justice Earl Warren for president in 1960. He argued Warren is as much a Democrat as a Republican and would be unbeatable on the Democratic ticket, while criticizing Southern attacks and praising Warren’s civil rights rulings. Governor Meyner declined involvement, stating his focus remains on governing New Jersey.
Continued warm temperatures across the region with highs from 87 to 95 and a low around 65. Scattered showers are expected tonight with another cooler day tomorrow following.
Doctors lost a cricket match to the local clergy in Weymouth as their star batsman was recalled for confinement. The brief item notes the unexpected disruption and the clergy victory in a Sunday game.
A classified style notice urges using Help Wanted ads to secure a desired job. It promotes two methods to find work, including placing a Work Wanted ad to attract employers. The piece includes a contact number and a sample babysitting inquiry with interview details.
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