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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1959
Page
12
The Democratic Registry Council met for a two day session in Washington amid GOP pressure. It discussed a foreign policy declaration and a domestic policy plan with calls for tax review housing aid civil rights school aid social security and left to repeal Taft-Hartley provisions.
A historical note discusses strontium-90 found in milk from nuclear fallout. It explains strontium-90 mimics calcium, is absorbed into bones, and can cause bone cancer or leukemia if enough accumulates. It states most fallout comes from tests, with about one tenth descending from the atmosphere.
In New York a 12-foot motorboat manned by Thomas Austin and Frederick Acherino attacked a Navy flotilla on the North River. The incident drew police and a helicopter, ending with both men charged with negligent operation of a boat.
The Duke of Edinburgh rode a pink painted airplane Friday to test a color scheme intended to reduce mid air collisions. The Civil Flying Safety Committee experiments with this unusual scheme to study its effectiveness and safety impact.
Daily edition details subscription rates for Lorain County Ohio and out of state delivery. advertises second class mail, single-copy price, and advance payment options. Mentions The Chronicle Telegram and Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co with address and mailing details.
In Boston a 7 year old girl June MacPhail died after she and Christine Ann MacFarlin 7 crawled into an open 11 cubic foot refrigerator in their kitchen. Christine was revived after prolonged artificial respiration but June could not be saved. The door closed trapping them during preparations to move to a new apartment.
U S Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell told the 45th International Labor Organization convention that the United States has wiped out the 1938 recession. He warned that dangers of inflation remain and urged continued vigilance.
Sen Stuart Symington in Columbus while meeting Ohio Democrats suggested Gov Michael DiSalle would be a great presidential candidate for 1960 though he said he had no plans to run. He called Nixon the likely GOP front runner and Kennedy the top Democrat with Humphrey Johnson Stevenson Williams Meyner among others. He cited domestic issues including debt mismanagement over spending in agriculture and duplication in armed services.
A panel of scientific experts led by Dr. Lloyd Berkner says cheating on a nuclear test ban would be easy and urges underground tests to resolve uncertainty in distinguishing blasts from earthquakes. They propose more seismometers, unmanned stations, and further research to improve detection over several years. Russia’s seismology emphasis is noted and muffling techniques could obscure blast signals.
Two Yellow Springs businessmen died when a converted military plane crashed on Daniel Neff’s farm southeast of South Charleston Ohio. Pilot John Benedict 35 and Allen Brower chief engineer were aboard after taking off from Springfield about 20 minutes earlier. Neff recalled the engine sputter and the right wing dipping before impact.
Washington reports a Labor Department study showing initial claims at 1,392,000 for the week ending May 30 while continuing claims fall to 1,592,000. Officials credit gains in manufacturing construction and farming as jobless rolls decline for the fifth straight week. New claims rose 25,200 to 5,300, reflecting early summer slowdowns in certain industries.
Louisiana governor Earl Long files in district court alleging he was kidnapped from Louisiana and brought to Texas tied hand and foot. He seeks habeas corpus to be freed from a Galveston mental hospital with a hearing set for Monday before probate court.
Severe storm swept New London and Wellington causing widespread outages as maple trees fell on South Main and other streets. Power was restored in the business district by 7:30 p.m. with residential areas still dark. No injuries reported. previous floods recalled.
Ohio employers would see about a 73 percent rise in workers compensation premiums if a bill from the House Industry Labor Committee passes. BU Administrator James Young cautions the estimate, noting potential roughly 1 percent boost in benefits and costs. The bill stalled after Governor DiSalle objected to several provisions including weekly and death benefits.
Delegates at the Ohio Conference of Methodist Churches voted against state laws to outlaw birth control devices and urged Sabbath observance as a day free from toil. They also pressed for ending the policy of withholding juveniles' names in crimes, and announced pastoral assignments for the coming year. The group backed Planned Parenthood and urged Blue Law revisions to protect Sunday as a rest day.
New York figures show unemployment dropping to 3.389 million and employment at 66 million in mid May, a fresh seasonal high. Bankers say the upswing surpasses expectations, with electronics demand up 35 percent from 1958 and aluminum production rising to full capacity. Business spending for 1959 climbs to 32 billion dollars, as inflation concerns flash warnings from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
In Tallahassee four white youths face trial in an alleged rape of a teenage Negro coed. Patrick Scarborough testified that resistance would have prevented the act. Prosecutor Hopkins completed the state’s case with confessions and the jury, all white and male, could be charged with death if convicted without mercy.
In Cleveland Ohio 18000 Firestone Tires workers near a 58 day stoppage reach a two year contract. The United Rubber workers and the company agree on revised pension and insurance plans while wages remain unchanged. Local ratifications were expected this weekend with near unanimous approval anticipated. The strike began in April and was the longest in the rubber industry costing about 1 million dollars in wages.
Pierre R. Smith & Co as the Midwest Stock Exchange member provides nominal quotations for local stocks and other securities. The feature delivers brief price ranges and ticker labels for investors seeking quick market context.
Erickson Hair & Scalp Specialists team led by J. M. Botkins will offer free hair and scalp examinations at the Graystone Hotel in Eivica Ohio on Monday June 15 from 1:00 to 8:29 p.m. The firm promises private exams, a written money back guarantee within 30 days, and cautions against heredity baldness myths.
Reader urged to arrange a meeting with Mr J M Botkins, signaling he is a person of interest for the audience. The note emphasizes taking action promptly to schedule a visit or discussion.
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