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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
1
The steel industry prepared for a near nationwide strike with plans to shut down operations, projecting a potential loss of one million tons of production even if work stops only after Saturday night. Ford executives monitor Brownhelm tract developments as talks stall.
In anticipation of a nationwide steel strike, National Tube Co. of Lorain a United States Steel subsidiary announced a shutdown schedule with the Coke Plant first to be affected this afternoon. Banking of blast furnaces begins Friday with several units on standby Saturday. Talks between unions and industry broke down Wednesday night and no resumption time was set, as U S Steel Bethlehem and others ordered shutdowns. If the strike lasts, production losses could reach about one million tons despite attempts at last‑minute settlement.
The Ford Motor Co. confirmed Brownhelm Township as a potential location for a large new $60 million assembly plant. No decision has been made and at least one other site remains under serious consideration. The map highlights Brownhelm area near Route 2 and Route 6 with rail lines and local road changes noted.
The Chronicle Telegram reports a proposed statewide study of railroad benefits linked to a plan for cross street safety in C-T crossings. Legislators and union officials discussed a three year contract and greater wage reduction, with Lorain County Representative Leslie Burge among sponsors.
A Lorain area delegation sponsors a House Joint Resolution urging the Legislative Service Commission to study Ohio highway railroad crossings. The measure, supported by Rep. Ray Souis and Rep. Frances McGovern with Sen. Charles Mosher and Sen. Fred Harter, seeks law changes to speed safety installations and determine funding and priority for crossing eliminations. The plan envisions a subcommittee to report to the 102nd General Assembly.
A car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad 80 car freight train at a New Miami crossing five miles north of Hamilton. Three men and three women died at 2 30 am with no signals or gates at the crossing. Names identified include Claude Raleigh 38 James Neace 30 and Jerry Stidman 30. One woman had Leona tattooed on her arm. The crossing on Williamsdale Trenton road had no signals and visibility was poor.
Six year old Carol Ann Hursky of Strongsville drowned in a pond near her home while hunting strawberries with her brother James. He ran home to tell their mother, who alerted police and fire crews. The body was recovered.
Governor Frank Lausche announced at the last minute that he will not seek a special session to authorize purchasing Cedar Point at this time. The move pivots on state plans and affects an upcoming legislative agenda in Columbus.
Ford Motor Co seeks a site for a proposed 60 million dollar assembly plant in Brownhelm Township Lorain County amid interest in another location. Officials said no decision has been made and studies continue with a final choice expected soon. The plan would employ 4000 to 4500 workers and generate 20 to 25 million dollars in annual payroll.
Police pursued fresh tips on triple killer Alfred Buck Wilson in Ohio. A Findlay sighting proved inconclusive while Hancock County and state patrols combed near Findlay. a wiped clean bottle and a waitress description tied to the fugitive.
Advertises turning skills in music languages craft or trade into profit via Chronicle Telegram Classified II. Mentions calling 4751 for an ad writer who will help tell the story. Notes delivery delays by A N Fox and includes stray phrases about ade porte tomato planta Resar Florist and Ce nee is.
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