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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
1
President Eisenhower reported to have a comfortable night in the hospital and planned a brief morning walk in his room to aid recovery from the intestinal operation. The update notes he will continue monitored rest with likely limited activity today.
Navy Board to study a race riot incident that left one dead and several injured as sailors faced charges. President Eisenhower's post operative condition remains excellent and he is expected to walk short distances in his room and resume duties in about two weeks at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
The Navy detained 10 men for questioning after a Friday night riot outside the Ford Island recreation hall at Pearl Harbor. Airman Apprentice Willie D. Dansby, 18, of Graceville Florida, was killed when Seaman Apprentice Johnny Green, a Black sailor from Vicksburg Mississippi, stabbed him in the heart.
A weather brief reports sunny warm conditions with a high near 82 in Northeastern Ohio and a fair, cool night. It notes a 20 minute Lake Erie incident in Toyo with winds up to 15 miles per hour and crop damage estimated at 3.5 million dollars.
Police questioned a waterfront hoodlum about the murder of an ex convict tied to a Brink's holdup gang hideout. Early reports suggest the slaying may be connected to the notorious robbery case.
Court hearing begins as an Apple Creek case on a teacher's removal goes before judge. Lorain officials dispute issues tied to a pinball inspection problem, with two witnesses expected to testify.
The Elyria Jaycees held installation ceremonies for new officers and presented awards for the year. The event followed a period of activity connected to local organizational changes and service projects.
The Bucyrus tragedy adds to Ohio rail crossing deaths with Edith Mae Carender 40 killed at 2 10 a m Saturday on No 35. A PRR train struck her car in dense fog, the vehicle sliding 123 feet along the tracks. The incident follows two other 1956 crossings deaths near Norwalk and emphasizes calls for a four point state plan to fund safer crossings.
A low flying private plane struck a power line near Kokomo, killing four aboard and injuring others. Victims include Mr and Mrs Gayn Williams near Kokomo, leaving seven children orphaned. Pilot Paul Franklin Eikenberry 36 of Westfield and Roy L Biddle 30 of Tabora were also among the dead.
Last British troops in the Suez Canal Zone prepare to depart Port Said marking the end of British rule in the eastern Mediterranean. Brigadier JAS. Uacey says final removals to a landing craft will take a day or two as 11 officers and 68 enlisted men handle last admin details before surrender.
Argentina's government reports a weekend counter revolution by Communist Peronists ended in mass arrests and executions. At least 38 rebels were executed and three killed in La Plata fighting as planes bombed rebel strongpoints. Scores detained await trial under martial law proclaimed by President Aramburu.
Donald Brophy, 27, father of four from Medina, died when his Mooney plane broke apart during acrobatics at Lodi Airport. He was longtime Fiber Glass Products Co. executive, member of the Medina Chamber of Commerce, and survived by his wife Joyce, four children, and parents. Burial planned at Yorktown Cemetery after funeral services.
A confusing report describes a Sunday event involving a man and his wife Delores near a lagoon by the Berreir Yacht Club. The narrative mentions a curve, a swim, and that Delores was doing fine after the turn but details are unclear due to garbled text.
Milwaukee Wisconsin candidate Sara H. Boyle Jr. plans to hitch hike his way into the U S Senate saying funds ran dry and he will travel by hitchhiking from speaking date to speaking date as a Republican primary contender.
A farm home on South Abbe Road burned early yesterday killing Casmir Krevaniak 40 and Anna 38 and their six children aged seven months to 16. Surviving are Robert 16 John 12 Joe 9 Richard 2 and Julia 7 months. Fire departments from Carlisle and Elyria responded as investigators probe accidental causes.
First Derby winner Aristides, entered as a pace maker for Chesapeake, claims the 1875 race on May 17. Chronicle-Telegram ad notes selling and buying through Want Ad columns Dial 4751 for ad help. An ad cites heavy Lechorn hens and an International Harvester refrigerator with two years left on warranty.
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