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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1959

Page

12

Accidents Fatal To 12 In Ohio Over Weekend

A United Press International tally from Friday to Sunday reports at least 12 deaths in Ohio from accidents across multiple towns. The list includes Mrs. Roberta Smonk near Fowler’s Abus on US 32, Charles L Caldwell in Gallipolis, and Cathy Parker and Kathleen Reds in Warren County, among others. Separate incidents mention a boy struck by a bicycle rider in North Canton and a drowning near Ravenna.

Oko United Press International Franklin Warren County Roberta Smonk St. Cwargen Fowler's Abus Us 32 Gallipolis Charles L. Caldwell Irene Honosworksy Elyria Eama James Henn Adams Jr James Adams Sr Lima Susie Parker Sweathold Cindy Fiels Kathleen Reds Algood Tenn Here North Canton Esther Power

In Family Found Slain

Ex convict Robert Raymond Cook, 2, faces murder charges for killing his father Ray Cook 35 and his wife Daisy Mae 37 and the couple’s five children Gerald 9 Patrick 6 Christopher 1 Kathy 5 and Linda Mae 3. Bodies found under tires after police questioned him following car sale attempt. Post mortem shows killings last Thursday. Cook released eight days earlier after a second term in Prince Albert penitentiary.

Stettler Alta UPS Robert Raymond Cook Cook Ray Cook Daisy Mae Gerald Patric Christopher Kathy Linda Mae Royal Canadian Mounted Police Bate Saskatchewan Prince Albert

Steel Pact Hopes Rise in Wage Negotiations

Thomas Patton of Republic Steel and twelve companies push to halt wage-push inflation as talks continue. India argues wage raises would spark inflation and urges a one year noninflationary pause, while the union seeks substantial gains without price hikes. McDonald claims a noninflationary proposal was rejected last Wednesday.

Snow Thomas Patton Republic Steel Patton India MccDonald

Trainman recounts deadly railway disaster and rescue efforts

A trainman details the wreck, escaping passengers, and his daring rescue of an injured man named Kimble amid smoke and flames. He coordinated with engineer Parsons for ambulances and helicopters, while bystanders aided others as the gas plume settled and survivors cried for help.

Gas Cars Explode Trigger Landslide of Fire and Death

Fire and explosions sent a river of flames across almost five acres. Rescue crews could not approach within 1,000 feet for nearly two hours. Ambulances and Army and Marine helicopters evacuated badly burned victims to Savannah hospitals amid a series of tragic scenes.

Ogeechee Army Machine Corps Savannah

Fire Rages After Train Wreck At Ogeechee River

Eyewitnesses report a blaze that destroyed 14 cars of a Sunday freight train and a 13-car Seaboard Air Line Co. building after a trestle plunge near the Ogeechee River. Rescue divers scoured the water while a mother mourned her dead child in Memorial Hospital amid frantic searches for survivors.

Sen Memorial Hospital Searchic Ogeechee River iSkin Vic- Ironton Foster Seaboard Air Line Co Ira Hines Ameri Cus Hines

Lorain County Newspaper Pricing and Delivery Note

The Lorain County Printing and Publishing Co lists daily publication except Sundays and legal holidays. Rates include a year subscription at 7 cents per copy, with Ohio and neighboring county pricing shown.

Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co East Ave Elyria Ohio

Live Virus Vaccine Use Not Likely Soon

Dr Albert Sabin said years of evaluation are required before his live virus polio vaccine is used in the United States. Five scientists from Russia England Holland and Mexico praised Sabins vaccine after trials in their nations while noting the Salk vaccine remains in use.

Cincinnati UPI Albert Sabin Sabin Dictars Founda United States Jonas Salk University of Pittsburgh Russia England Holland Mexico M.P. Chumakov A.A. Smorodintsev Institute For Experimental Medicine Leningrad Washington

Prince Thamer Aziz Saud Dies After Self Inflicted Fire

Miami report says the 21 year old Saudi prince burned himself to death after being despondent over a cancer death of an Arabian girl. He died at his home amid psychiatric care and was to be shipped to Saudi Arabia for private burial.

Miami Fla UPI Thamer Aziz Saud Prince H. Fuad Hanna Hannas Saudi Arabia Sheil al Knattal Washington Ibn Saud Hanna

Governor Long Creates Makeshift Capitol At Winnfield Motel

Governor Earl Long ends a weekend at the Winnfield motel he calls a state capitol after moving executive powers from a mental hospital. He announces plans for divorce from Blanche Long, says he is sane now, and hints at a 6 percent vote share and a possible special legislative session.

Winnfield UPN Earl E. Long Louisiana Long Covington State Capitol

Patient Rescued After Third Floor Window Attempt

A Svear tia patient at St Alexis Hospital attempted to jump from a third floor window but was restrained by a policeman and an orderly for about 15 minutes. Firemen set ladders and pushed him back, as he recovered from a stomach operation.

Cleveland

Record low set at Big Piney and high at Presidio

The US Weather Bureau reported the nation’s lowest temperature this morning as 3% at Big Piney Wyoming and the highest Sunday reading as WS at Presidio Texas.

New York Big Piney Wye Weather Bureau Presidio Tex Missouri Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming Wisconsin Iowa Pacific Northwest New England Boston

New York Mayor Denies Pollution from New Jersey

Mayor Robert F. Wagner dismissed a Soviet claim about New York having the most polluted air in the world. Deputy Premier Frol Kozlov said the air drifting into New York was from New Jersey, prompting Wagner to reply that New York could not be held responsible for cross state pollution.

New York UPI Robert F. Wagner Frol Kozlov Wagner New Ye City New Jersey

Education Called Key To Future

Charles B. Shuman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, told 250 eastern Farm Bureau leaders that education is the key to the nation’s free choice system. He warned against federal aid expanding control of schools while citing opponents' views. Other speakers included Ohio State’s Novice G. Fawcett and James Koerner of the Council for Basic Education in Washington.

Columbus UPD Charles B.shuman American Farm Bureau Federation Shuman Eastern Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Novice G. Fawcett Ohio State University Paul Woodring Fund For

Assembly Action Due On Sales Tax and Budget

Two major items, the Senate approved 40 million sales tax bill and the 1.8 billion biennial budget, are slated for final action. House and Senate leaders anticipate adjournment around mid July after votes and potential amendments. Additional measures include Sunday closing law revisions for fairs and a governorial reorganization bill.

Columbus API House Senate Michael V. DiSalle Iegins James Laotz Fairfield

East Swelters In Heat Relief Due In Midwest

Eastern cities registered record heat with Washington D C hitting 99 degrees the hottest June 28 since 1937. Baltimore and Richmond broke date highs while Chicago Wisconsin and other Midwest areas endured heat as cool Canadian air moved south. Snow blanketed Colorado passes and storms saturated central plains causing flooding and road closures.

Middle Atlantic Midwest Colorado Rockies Charlotte N.C Richmond Baltimore Washington, D.C Washington Weather Bureau Indianapolis Berthoud and Vail Colorado Mountains Trail Ridge Contiinental Divide Rocky Mountain National Park Central Plains

Seven Colleges Refuse Government Student Loan Funds

UPI reports seven well known colleges declined to participate in the federal student loan program unless the loyalty oath requirement is repealed. The act funds 31 million dollars this year to 1,200 colleges for long term, low interest loans to needy students. The nine includes Goucher College Saint Lawrence Reed Amherst Wilmington Antioch Bermington. Senator Kennedy has introduced legislation to repeal the loyalty oath provision.

Washington Office of Education Goucher College Maryland Saint Lawrence College New York Antioch College Ohio Wilmingson College Reed College Oregon Bermington College Vermont Amherst College Massachusetts John F. Kennedy

Dynamiting Hits Kentucky Coal Mine in UPI Report

A Sunday blast damaged an auger coal mine at Wicco in Kentucky, owned by Stamper Collins. The incident, the first directed at a mine since a strike began, caused up to 100000 dollars in damage and follows weeks of sabotage that has cost three lives across seven eastern counties. Sam Collins Jr. reported the destruction of the mine machinery to State Police.

Hazard. Ky UPI Wicco Stamper Collins United Mine Workers Union Kentucky Sam Collins Jr iVieco

Singer's Father Downey Dies in Wallingford Home

James A. Downey aged 91 father of singer Morton Downey died Sunday at his Wallingford home. He was known as the Downey family patriarch and survived by relatives. Funeral arrangements were not announced.

Winnfield Long Paul Prat Wallingford, Conn James A. Downey Morton Downey

Postal, Phone Workers Face Call In Trial

In Terre Haute Indiana government lawyers prepare to call post office and telephone company workers to testify in the largest gambling tax evasion case before a federal court. The case targets a Terre Haute restaurant operation in 1957 and seeks to prove a 10 percent tax on gross wagering receipts. Eight defendants face charges of evading more than 200000 dollars in excise taxes as big bettors are expected to testify this week. The government has already used Internal Revenue Service witnesses.

Terre Haute Ind UPI U.S Don Tabbert Kiney Tabbert Internal Revenue Service

France's First Atomic Bomb May Come This Year

UPI reports France likely to explode its first atomic bomb before year end, joining the United States Britain and the Soviet Union in the nuclear club. De Gaulle seeks greater influence. Guillaumat and Soustelle cite nearing completion and tests to proceed without delay. In Saarland, Germany moves to join monetary union ahead of schedule, while Adenauer faces costs over child allowances. Western leaders clash over a summit. Geneva talks loom before the July four-power conference.

France United States Britain Soviet Union Charles de Gaulle Pierre ‘Guillaumat de Gaulle Saarland Charlemagne West Germany Saar Kon Rad Adenauer London Harold Macmillan Macmillan Adenauer Soviet Russia Nikita Khrushchev Geneva

Hawaii Votes For Statehood By 17-1 Ratio

Honolulu reports Hawaii residents backed statehood 133,525 to 7,921 in a plebiscite, while Democratic voter turnout strengthened as John A. Burns won the Democratic primary for governor and Republicans trailed. Observers forecast a Democratic tilt in the general election and a White House decision to admit Hawaii, likely in October.

Honolulu UPD U.S. Senate Hawaii John A. Burns William F. Quinn

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