29 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1955
Page
1
Senate debate centers on a new space satellite program linked to a highway spending revival. Proponents urge swift action in 1996 with a 800 million dollar funding package for construction and testing.
Mostly sunny and mild today with a high around 83 to 87. Tonight clear, then a chance of widely scattered afternoon thundershowers Saturday. Five day outlook calls for temperatures about eight degrees above normal with limited rainfall and a warming trend into next week. Lake Erie easterly to southerly winds and variable humidity noted.
Investigators guard the crash site as Bulgaria and Israel spar over where the plane was and who bears responsibility. Reports from Athens say Greece and nearby countries press for access while Bulgaria promises a formal inquiry commission.
Eisenhower nominates Hand E Stassen as disarmament adviser and deputy representative to the United Nations Disarmament Commission. Report notes San Francisco dispatch and ministerial context with unclear text surrounding details.
Three U S GIs Lewis Griggs of Jacksonville Texas William Cowart of Dalton Georgia and Other Bell of Olympia Washington arrive in the United States aboard the SS President Cleveland and will be arrested on charges of aiding the enemy and informing on fellow prisoners They will face counts of conspiracy and soliciting desertion and are granted one hour to visit their families before transfer
Fred Reiter was named chairman of Lorain County’s first United Fund drive and an agreement with Community Cheat was announced.
Cuban police fired automatic weapons into the air to disperse a mass meeting at the University of Havana, injuring one student and arresting several others. The protest was the second in hours against a sentence handed to a student federation member convicted of possessing explosives.
The United States outlined plans to launch small unmanned satellites circling Earth at 200 to 300 miles altitude and 18 000 mph. The program aims to study atmospheric and auroral physics with a panel of scientists monitoring development and aligning with appropriation by the National Academy of Sciences.
Revenue for the week ended Toy Th totaled 348 912 dollars, up six percent from the same week last year. The report notes higher sales overall and marks a improvement over the prior period.
Classified notes describe a wooden rocker claimed to boost circulation and relieve heat and faintness. The ad suggests selling unused items and references a promotional stove or chair device, plus a late August event at the Arrow Playhouse on August 26 at 8 pm EST featuring Dayan and Motre.
A wildcat walkout by about 700 General Industries Co workers disrupted production at Elyria plant. Police restored order as pickets and workers clashed near the gates. one woman injured and several arrests reported while talks with union and company negotiators continued without progress.
Wiliam Bullock, representative of WEIA CIO, says there is no strike at General Industries in Flyin. He notes 4 12 49 ppm readings and that members must report for work. union leaders discuss a possible membership ballot and future talks with company reps to finalize a contract. Bullock condemns violence and cites jailed members in need of care, insisting action was not authorized by union committees.
Navy veteran Robert Karl Dickson 24 of Lorain died when his rear end collision with a dump truck triggered a wreck of a loaded asphalt mixer. Sam Adams of Castalia treated for shock. investigation focuses on inability to stop behind halted eastbound trucks near Berlin Heights. Dickson, who served five years in the submarine division, had been working for Norwalk Truck Lines and lived with his mother Mrs Virginia Dickson.
Howard Gee, a General Industries worker claimed to lead the walkout but denied union status, telling a newsman at 1 pm that unions must involve members in progress updates and negotiations. He accused MESACIO leaders of excluding workers from contract talks and failing to hold sufficient meetings. He cited missing union officials at recent incidents and urged a membership meeting to address the contract.
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