Lorain Yard Wins Major Navy Construction Contract
The Lorain shipyard of the American Ship Building Co. received a 15.9 million dollar Navy contract for two ISI ships, with work to begin next spring. The project promises new life for Lake Erie shipbuilding and a job boost for Lorain workers. The accompanying photo shows a drydock and heavy crane in the Black River area.
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U.S. Navy
ISI
Lake Erie
Black River
Chronicle-Telegram
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Lorain
Navy Department
LST
R. B. Ackerman
Cleveland
Washington, D. C
U. S
Baumhart
Great Lakes
Lorain Yard
Newport News
Lousiana
Bandits Hold Up Cleveland Trust Branch for Thousands
Four masked men robbed a Cleveland Trust Co. branch early today at about 9:30 a.m. EDT, escaping with an estimated 40 to 50 thousand dollars. The quartet mingled with customers outside before entering, wore stocking masks, and used guns. Two others seized drawers of money while a fourth guarded the lobby then took the wheel of a waiting car.
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Cleveland Trust Co
GM Tops Ford Offer in Detroit Bank Robbery Report
In Detroit a bank holdup by four men occurred with no shots fired. The robbery at Lorain Avenue bank involved 20 customers as the robbers fled in a Pontiac then a dark green late model Chevy, while unions and automakers faced looming strikes and wage talks.
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States Move to Defer Polio Shots Until Fall
Nine states and the District of Columbia signal postponing polio vaccination beyond the current season. Officials weigh halting inoculation testing under ration rules or adopting new safety standards if vaccine is limited. President Eisenhower’s program would fund free vaccines for those unable to pay, while more states may follow.
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New York
Idahos
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New Mexico
Maryland
Oregon
Texas
Weather Outlook Northeastern Ohio Turns Warmer and Sunny
Weather in Northeastern Ohio shows mostly sunny skies and modest warming with highs near 78 to 82 F and a gentle warm night with low around 53 to 58 F. Thursday brings a 48 to 78 F range with Saturday partly cloudy and warm. Lake Erie reports variable winds 12 to 15 mph veering east to southeast tonight. Carnival notices and flower ads appear for St Cyril Church fair and Rosa Fiorist offerings on 1435 E River St.
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Lake Erie
Tito Soviet Pact Seen As No Major Threat by Allies
Belgrade allied ambassadors express confidence the Tito Soviet accord will cause little harm to the West. They caution about hidden motives behind the deal and warn Tito may be drawn toward the Soviet position while denying any shift in Yugoslav policy.
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U S Officials Cautions On Demand By Chiang
Washington reports praise and caution on Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek demand that Red China free all American prisoners at once. Senate and State Department officials weighed Chiang’s push and urged measured steps to secure the release of four Americans as a first move while signaling no direct Peiping talks.
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Red China
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Ighers
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H. Alexander
N.J
Mike Mans
Peiping
Mont
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Peeress
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Florist
Truman Attacks Vaccine Program Handling in Cleveland
Former President Harry S Truman, in Cleveland, criticized the Salk vaccine program as partisan and slow, saying he wants to aid world welfare. He avoided political questions, aided by wife Bess, at a fundraiser for his Independence Memorial Library. He noted his nonparticipation in next year’s press events.
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Release Of 1 More Fliers Hunted Near Release
Manila report says the release of 11 American airmen still held in Red China is expected within 24 hours. Times of India editor J C Jan, arriving from Hong Kong, cited a usually reliable source about the imminent release. Earlier this week four pilots were freed and reached Hong Kong.
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Times of Indian
J. C. Dan
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Red China
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Elyria notes on housing, awards, and scholarships
Island Road CATON HOMES project hinges on sewerage disposal. Why Johnny Can't Read continues. Honor awards for Elyria District Catholic High School at senior assembly. Scholarships to General Motors Institute awarded to five Elyria area boys. Camp 158 See Kee staff named. Page references noted.
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Elyria Area
Penfield Board Split Over New Consolidation Plan
A Penfield split over forming a Carlisle LaGrange based district surfaced as the county board debated a new school district combination. The Penfield Local School District would merge with Carlisle LaGrange, while Wellington showed possible interest. County officials reported mixed votes and a long-running local feud appears poised to continue beyond tonight’s meeting.
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LaGrange
Pope County School Board
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Hopkins
Allance
Wellington Grange
Carlisle-LaGrange
Penfeld
Wellington
Walter Harris
Cs. A Gibbons
Carlisle
Clarence Brush
Eaton Anddustries
W. E. Love
Brownhelm
Gibbons
Carlisle - LaGrange
Maton
Schmittgen
Preliminary shipyard work to start on engineering drawings
Preliminary work will begin once detailed drawings and material information reach the company. keel laying and steel prefabrication follow, scheduled to begin early next spring. More men will be needed at the shipyards, though exact hiring numbers and dates are not yet known, with current staffing around 700 during busy seasons and postwar peak previously about 900.
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If He Likes You Showy Here s Why
Fragment from a Chronicle Telegram ad page notes marriage psychology and urges using classified ads for selling renting and hiring. It mentions Elyria Lorain County readers and invites dialing a number for ad writers. Also lists a church dinner notice with date time price and location.
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