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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
12
President Eisenhower's illness stirs new interest in Congress to decide when a president is incapacitated. House Judiciary Chair Emanuel Celler says the committee will meet to consider sending a presidential disability bill to the floor this week.
The Ohio State Board of Education planned a priority system to allocate the remaining 2.872 million dollars of the 7 million approved for classroom building aid. Twenty one districts have already shared 4.128 million, while requests total nearly two million more. The board paused new grants to assess need and limit requests, with discussions noting gymnasiums cafeterias and landscaping strain the funds. Board president Robert Manchester and district leaders urged restraint and targeted help for the most essential facilities.
The Nationalist Party swept Buckeye Boys' State elections at CAMP PERRY. Richard Gorsuch of Westerville was inaugurated governor after a 855 to 352 victory over Bill Lee Spencer of Youngstown. Other top posts were sworn in including Lt. Gov John Clark Toledo and Attorney General Mark Levine Cleveland. The Supreme Court justices were sworn in with Chief Justice William Fitzgerald Columbus winning by three votes.
Columbus report notes the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board will hear Girard officials on progress in stopping Mahoning River pollution after the city’s sewage dumping permit expired last July. The board also scheduled a report from western Cleveland suburbs on sanitary formation and related river concerns.
Washington reports that House and Senate members debate foreign aid cuts as U.S. tax levels remain high. The administration and lawmakers split on the best path, with a $1.3 billion cut approved in the House amid concerns that reduced aid may curb global stability and reflect voter pressure ahead of elections.
Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev addressed workers in Stalingrad praising the USSR’s future wealth and denouncing capitalist claims. He defended coexistence and noninterference, contrasting Soviet progress with Western capitalism and stressing the Leninist path.
The Chronicle-Telegram reports on a sweeping proposal to speed safety checks at dangerous railroad crossings after the Murray Ridge accident. It calls for a statewide nonpolitical commission to oversee rapid installations and a funding plan sharing costs between the state and railroads, with a June 28 legislative special session as a deadline.
Boston police examine a 1950 Cadillac found afire in a New Haven railroad yard as a possible link to the slaying of informer William Cameron. The car, from New Jersey, adds leads as authorities seek three hoodlums wanted in Cameron's murder and the whereabouts of Richardson and Faherty.
The Supreme Court ruled civilian dependents overseas are not guaranteed civilian trial rights and may face military courts martial. Justice Clark delivered the majority opinion citing over 250000 dependents covered. Frankfurter wrote separately urging more reflection. The term also struck down Eisenhower’s federal worker security order and ruled on monopolistic practices affecting DuPont and general fair trade.
A man who spent 44 minutes with President Eisenhower the day before a post midnight attack expresses shock and deep concern that the security program fails to separate drunks and blabber mouths from disloyal government employees.
Chairman James W. reports a first ten days income of 473000 from tolls and concessions with an anticipated average daily earning near 47300 as year end figures rise. Harry Cain, long a critic, says security moves align with Truman era loyalty orders, easing administration concerns and shaping policy outlook.
A New York scene sketches the steel negotiations at the Hotel Roosevelt where six days of talks proceed behind closed doors. A painting above the suite, the press blackout, and scattered hints from insiders shape the story as reporters await a final contract.
Prince Bertil of Sweden denies plans to wed Princess Margaret during her royal visit for the Olympic equestrian events. He stated he has no intention of marriage at this time and welcomed the guest.
Akron Republican chairman Ray C Bliss will lead Ohio's delegation to the GOP National Convention in San Francisco August 20 after unanimous election at a state delegates meeting. Senator George H Benider Atty Gen C William O Neil Florence Morris and Marion were named as officers with Sen John W Bricker as delegation favorite son. Bricker noted President Eisenhower's health improving and readiness to campaign.
Police Chief Paul Reed of Conneaut resigned to take a position with an Ashtabula business firm. Police Sgt. Thomas Greenfield will succeed Reed, who led the department for three years.
A Los Angeles figure called the Voice of Two Worlds offers a free 64 page booklet titled Beware of These Days detailing prophecies and mind power learned in Tibet. The notice invites readers to request the booklet from the Institute of Mentalphysics in Los Angeles with no obligation, urging prompt replies as supplies are limited.
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