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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1954

Page

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New Guatemalan Chief Faces Rebel Ultimatum and War Threat

General Castillo Armas forces the new government to oust all Communists or risk a full scale air attack on Guatemala City. Diaz, the new president, had not responded as rebels warned of an all out assault. Arbenz resigned amid rebel advances and U.S. wary, as exiled Guatemalans weighed a possible cease fire and exile futures.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Carlos Castillo Armas Carlos Enrique Diaz Castillo Guatemala Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Diaz Arbenz I Arbenz U. S Whiti Castillo Armas Voice of Guatemala United Fruit Co United States Springfjord San Jose Guatemala City

Former Wellington Man Killed In Auto Crash Near Mansfield

Horace G Bassett 37, former Wellington resident, died of internal injuries after his car crashed into a utility pole on Rt 30 S five miles west of Mansfield at 10 20 p m Saturday He had been a painter in Jackson Mich and formerly worked in Elyria as a tree surgeon He was en route to Wellington to visit relatives Survivors include wife Virginia two daughters Sheryl Ann and Sandra Jean a son Larry Gilbert his parents a sister and two grandmothers Funeral at 2 p m Tuesday Curtis Truman Funeral Home with Rev Paul Brown officiating Greenwood Cemetery burial

Bassett Jackson Mich Mansfield General Hospital Rt. 30 S Mansfield Elyria Wellington Galion Michigan Virginia Sheryl Ann Shaker Heights Sandra Jean Concord Tenn Larry Gilbert Horace Bassett Howard Worcester D. J. Nelson Gertrude Peabody Curtis Truman Paul Brown The Methodist Church Greenwood Cemetery

Marion Crowder Named To Elyria Recreation Board

Mayor J Grant Keys announced the appointment of Marion H Crowder an insurance broker to the Elyria recreation board filling the vacancy created by Richard Notley who left two months ago Crowder replaces Notley and will work alongside Chairman Russ Davies and Dr Robert Stevenson Crowder has long been active in recreation work and resigned from the Planning Commission a month prior to taking the post.

Marion H. Crowder J. Grant Keys Crowder Planning Commission Richard Notley Recreation Board Keys Russ Davies Robert Stevenson

Wall Collapse Injures Two Cleveland Firemen

Two firefighters William Hughes and Ernest Fronczak were injured when a brick wall collapsed on them while they fought a blaze at the Tip-Top Distributing Co in downtown Cleveland Sunday night. They were in good condition today.

Cleveland William Hughes Ernest Fronczak Tip-Top Distributing Co

Weather Outlook for Northeastern Ohio and Barber Shops Closure

Sunny and cool today with a high near 78 and a clear cool night around 55. Tuesday brings fair and warmer weather with highs in the lower 80s and Lake Erie winds from the north at 20 mph diminishing tonight, turning northeast. ALI UNION BARBER SHOPS will close all day Wednesday, June 30 and July 7.

Ohio Lake Erie

Trabert Reaches Wimbledon Semifinals in Straight Sets

Tony Trabert of Cincinnati advanced to the Wimbledon men's singles semifinals with a 6-2 6-2 7-5 win over Mervyn Rose despite a blistered right hand and prior blisters on his hand and foot from the fourth round victory over Sven Davidson.

Wimbledon England Tony Trabert Cincinnati Mervyn Rose Australia Trabert Sven Davidson Sweden

Four Divers Search Lake Michigan After Seiche Sinks Fishermen

CHICAGO four divers and coast guardsmen used frogman gear to renew a lake search for three fishermen still missing after a giant seiche crashed along 30 miles of Chicago shoreline. Six others were recovered, including the mother of 11, as waves swept piers, jetties and bathers into Lake Michigan.

Chicago U.S Lake Michigan Chicago Weather Bureau

140 At Grafton Factory May End 6 Day Walkout

One hundred forty workers at the W O Larson Foundry Co in Grafton ended a six day walkout after a company spokesman said management would guarantee no reprisals. Union officials were unavailable for comment.

W. O. Larson Foundry Co Grafton International Molders and Foundry Workers Union AF ‘Tof L

Woman Heads Medic Class At Albany Medical College

Miss Kathleen Perkins of Troy is the first woman to lead Albany Medical College’s graduating class. She will specialize in pediatrics and intern at an Albany hospital after studies at Russell Sage College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Western Reserve and Columbia University.

Albany Albany Medical College Kathleen Perkins Troy Albany Hospital Russell Sage College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Western Reserve Columbia University

Special Iris Geranium Bloomers at Piazza’s Greenhouse

Irene Geraniums offered as a bloomer special at Piazza’s Greenhouse located at 1526 Gull Rd Rt 301. Pricing set at $5 per dozen with contact phone 62-348.

Irene Geranium Piazza Gull Rd

Specialists Called For Truman

Kansas City dispatch reports former President Harry S. Truman in serious condition at Research Hospital after wartime illness and recent complications. A group of top medical specialists was summoned to consult with Truman’s doctors as his condition worsened with telectasis, enteritis, and a fever of 102. Adams said antibiotics were not fully effective and noted the hyper sensitivity to drugs. He was moved to a cooler room with air conditioning amid ongoing consultations.

Harry S. Truman Mr. Truman Robert Adams Kansas City Adams Truman

No Comment On Steel Pact Report

Pittsburgh report notes both sides avoided comment on claims a settlement has been reached in the 1954 contract talks between U S Steel and the United Steelworkers.

Pittsburgh INS U. S. Steel United Steel Workers

Vermilion swimmer William E. Ruth dies after attack at Nakomis Beach

William E. Ruth, 60, of Vermilion, died at 6 40 p m Saturday after a heart attack while swimming five minutes at Nakomis Beach Park He was born in Johnstown Pa March 7 1894 and had lived in Lorain before moving to Vermilion two months ago He served in World War I in a chemical warfare unit at Edgewood Arsenal Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p m at Edward M Fisher Funeral Home with the Rev Earl T English officiating Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery Lorain Survivors include two sisters Mrs Eleanor Beam and Mrs Mary Parks both of Youngstown and three brothers Robert Youngstown James Yorktown Heights N Y and Harry Chillicothe.

Vermilion William E. Ruth Nakomis Beach Park Johnstown Lorain Albert Figder Ruth Edgewood Arsenal Maryland Eleanor Beam Mary Parks Youngstown Robert James Yorktown Heights N. Y Harry Chillicothe Edward M. Fisher Earl T. English First Congregational Church Elmwood Cemetery

Motorist Henry A. Martin Dies After Heart Attack in Louisville

Henry A. Martin aged 58 of Kent Ohio, general manager of Caldwell Industries, died in a Louisville hospital after a heart attack while driving on a city street. Papers in his wallet identified him. Authorities note the death occurred Sunday.

Louisville Henry A. Martin Kent Ohio Caldiwell Industries

Pay Boost Approved for Cincinnati Firemen and Police

Cincinnati city council finance committee approves a $300 yearly wage boost for firemen and policemen, signaling increases for police and fire department personnel.

Cincinnati INS

French Planes Hit North of Hanoi on Eve of Ceasefire Talks

French planes raided Communist concentrations northwest of Hanoi near Sontay as cease-fire talks stalled after Geneva discussions. A French spokesman cited minor revolts and rank differences delaying negotiations between French Union and Viet Minh. Other updates include US aid delay pressure, Mendes-France’s possible Washington trip, and Thailand's foreign minister visiting to discuss Southeast Asia defense pacts.

Louis Guilbert United Press Hanoi Indochina High Command Sontay Red River Coloné van Tien Dung East Ave Ady Geneva Washington Lawrence H. Smith R-Wis House Foreign Affairs Committee Low House Britain Pierre Mendes-France Prince Wan Waithayakon Thailand Geeva United States Dienbienphu Japan Paris

Kid Rescued After Two Days Lost on Sierra pass

Kathy Paxton, age unknown, wandered two days near the 8500 foot Kit Carson Pass in the Sierra Nevada. Alvin Van Dell, 30, a Pine Grove logger, found her on the west side of the pass and escorted her to friends in Carson City Nevada. She was sleepy and hungry but in good spirits after rescue.

Markleeville Calif Kathy Paxton Sierra Nevada Alvin van Dell Pine Grove Kathy Kit Carson Pass Friends Carson City Nev

Steelworkers and U S Steel Near Contract Showdown

Pittsburgh report on the CIO United Steelworkers preparing a high level session to consider a revised package offer from U S Steel as June 30 contract deadline looms for about 1600 workers in basic steel. McDonald and Fairless signaled cautious progress after weekend talks.

Pittsburgh CIO United Steelworkers U.S. Steel Corp USW David J. McDonald Big Steel” Board Benjamin F. Fairless McDonald U. S. Steel John A. Stephens U.S. Steel Stephens

Fourteen Air Force Men Die In Riverside Plane Crash

Fourteen Air Force personnel perished when a KC-97 Flying Tanker crashed into the Box Springs Mountains near Riverside California during a training flight from Altus Air Force Base Oklahoma. The seven crew members and seven passengers were all killed and there were no survivors. Names were expected to be released at Altus after next of kin notification.

Riverside Calif Air Force Japan Box Springs Schame Altus Air Force Base Okla Oklahoma

Where To Turn Lorain County Stationers Closed for Inventory

Lorain County Stationers at 24S and St. Closed for inventory. Web notice indicates limited hours during June 20 advance period.

Lorain County

Robbers Net $140 In Holdup

Two men about 22, one with a .22 rifle, held up Quitman M. Smith at the C. H. Hendricks greenhouse on Osborne Road and the Big Four Railroad at 3 30 am yesterday. They escaped with Smiths wallet containing 140 dollars after forcing him to walk to their car and run. Smith gave police a description of the armed man in blue shirt and light trousers and noted the other robber carried the rifle.

Quitman M. Smith C. H. Hendricks Osborne Rd Big Four Railroad Smith Michael Pappas Edwin Mitchell

Space Rented For Auto Title Offices Here

County commissioners announced they have rented a section of the former bus station on Second St owned by Alfred Alten as the new office for the motor vehicle certificate of title department now in the courthouse base. Negotiations for the rental were completed today. The space will cost the county 335 a month heat and utilities furnished. Alten will retain the rear section of the building for his motor vehicle license business. The move will relieve a greatly congested condition for the certificate of title department. Included in the new location will be six parking spaces for the public. The department is to move July 15.

Second St Alfred Alten Certificate of Title Department Alten

Ohio to Join Uniform Tag Size Program

Ohio will join a nation wide move toward standardized auto license plate sizes. Governor Felty announced that 1956 plates will be six by twelve inches with luminous numerals for safety and easier police identification, a change costing little beyond current plates. About 300 states have already joined the effort to aid manufacturers in allocating display space.

Columbus Highway Safety U. C Felty Ohio

Information By Dulles Lifts Hope Bulletin

President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill said Britain and the United States will press forward for collective defense in southeast Asia whether or not there is an Indochinese truce. They also stated Western Germany should be an equal partner in Western nations. Secretary Dulles reported to Republican leaders that Asia looks brighter, though details remain undisclosed.

Washington Eisenhower Churchill Britain United States Southeast Asia U.S Germany Joan Foster Dulles Asia House Joseph Martin Senate William F. Knowland Dulles GOP Eisenhower Churchill Martin Guatemala Knowland Far East U. S Indo-China Red China Europe White House James C. Hagerty Hagerty John Foster Dulles Anthony Eden China Indo China Eden la White House

Chronicle-Telegram Classifieds Sell Cash Ads Urge

Fashion advice warns tight swimwear misleads, urges well fitting garments for better look and longevity. Thousands recommend Chronicle-Telegram Classifieds to buy swim suits, find jobs, rent space, and sell items via ad help. Dial 4751 for an ad order.

Chronicle-Telegram

For sale real estate and car giveaway notice

7 to 8 ft wide lots in the 200 block on new Yale Ave in Eastern Heights. Ph 3131. A new car will be given to one customer on Dec. 15. Call The Resar Service Co 535 Lodi St for more information.

New Yale Ave Eastern Heights The Resar Service Co Lodi St Adv

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Horace G. Bassett Marion Crowder Elyria Recreation Board Big Lake Kansas City, Mo Navy Naval Air Test Center Patuxent River Reds Elyria Driving School Amherst Elyrian Comics Oberlin Cathedar Theatres Nv T. V Radio Uniform Bulletin
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