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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1957
Page
1
Elyria High School gym hosted seven teams in The Chronicle-Telegram Class AA cheerleading contest. The Elyria High girls earned first place after a spirited display, with a full page of photos on pages 4 and 26.
Political Views Joe Cowden reports that Mayor J Grant Keys will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor against Mike DiSalle. He adds Keys is open to consideration if DiSalle declines the race. The piece notes Keys would be willing to be put forward if the incumbent nominee steps aside.
A Wellington area resident perished in a kitchen explosion at a West Salem home. The incident, reported on the front page, underscores local fire and safety concerns. Authorities investigate the cause as neighbors recount the flash and ensuing blast felt across the street.
President Eisenhower urged the Senate in a letter read by William F. Knowland to retain the foreign aid and military assistance elements of his Middle East doctrine resolution. He warned that removing the $200 million aid provision would hinder efforts against Communist influence and subversion while stressing that peace requires more than arms alone.
Ottawa reports a two engine B25 crashed and burned on a country road 13 miles south of Ottawa killing all eight aboard including Air Vice Marshal Robert C Ripley and seven Canadian airmen. The bomber, en route from North Bay to Ottawa, exploded in flight and crashed near a busy highway with debris strewn across the area. Investigators noted a brilliant flash followed by a thunderous explosion before the crash, with no survivors among the crew.
Northwest and Northeast Ohio report considerable cloudiness and cold with a few snow flurries today tonight and Sunday. High around 32 to 36 inches? Low near 20 to 24. Friday temperatures from 24 to 43. Precipitation for four hours ending by ? pm. Humidity near 96 percent at 7 pm. Sun up today around dawn with sunset at 6:19 pm.
The Ohio Penitentiary News reports Dr Samuel Sheppard has moved from the print shop to a spot in the personnel office He is serving a life sentence for the July 4 1954 murder of his wife Marilyn He was previously assigned to work in the prison hospital.
Daniel P. Chaatmas, 33, died when his car lost control and struck a bridge over the Ohio Canal in Akron. The fatal crash halted traffic and prompted an investigation by local police.
Elyria District Catholic and other area high schools showcased in a lively basketball and cheerleading event. Elyria’s cheer squad with 34 participants delivered precise routines elevating the mood, while Elyria easily beat Amherst in basketball. Oberlin narrowly missed first in cheer.
UN headquarters announced Maj Gen E L M Burns would oversee the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and Sharm el Sheikh as the UN seeks a rapid peace settlement. Israel promised a full and prompt withdrawal with UNEF to monitor the process and ensure civil services stay under UN control.
President Eisenhower named Charles E. Whittaker a U.S. appeals court judge from Kansas City Missouri to the Supreme Court. The 36 year old replaces Justice Stanley Reed who retired for age. Whittaker's nomination marks the President's fourth Supreme Court appointment following Warren Harlan and Brennan.
Dr Roy Heyes announced five polio inoculation stations for the Greater Elyria area with three serving Elyria city and two covering surrounding districts. Warren Harlan, from California, is a member of the Lorain County Medical Society committee on polio. Whittaker, a Republican nominee for a Supreme Court seat, is described in the report with background on his federal bench service and bar associations.
Prime Minister Pibul Songgram declared a nationwide state of emergency in Thailand in response to street demonstrations sparked by Tuesday’s elections. Tanks occupied major Bangkok street corners while armed forces and police were on high alert. The government ordered censorship and banned gatherings of more than five people, citing “certain elements” stirring trouble. No violence was reported.
The Army announced three contracts totaling nearly 45 million for weapons and vehicles. Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors won 17.12 million to produce M-56 self propelled anti aircraft guns starting January 1958 at Cleveland Ordnance Plant. Chrysler Motors secured 8.352 million to build 2,900 one ton cargo trucks at Dodge plant Warren Township Detroit Michigan. Reo Motors, Inc. of Lansing Michigan received 2.928 million to produce 4,245 2 1/2 ton M-35 trucks.
Harold Talbott, secretary of the Air Force under Eisenhower from 1953 to 1956, died suddenly at his home in Palm Beach. A Dayton, Ohio native, he was 69 and had been in declining health since a business dispute two years earlier. His death comes on his birthday, March 31, and he was a prominent industrialist and executive in several aircraft firms before joining the Eisenhower administration.
Unprecedented sabbath session amid reports of hitches in pulling Israeli troops from Gaza and Gulf of Aqaba. Opposition parties rally while rumors swirl of cabinet resignations. UN delays meeting and timing remains disputed as daybreak draws near.
Armed raiders seized a 21 car freight train near Londonderry before dawn and sent it down an empty track to smash into a station. No injuries reported. Eight cars and part of the station were demolished amid a flare of attacks blamed on the outlawed Irish Republican Army.
A Chronicle Telegram class ad features thrifty marriage tips and economical exchanges. Readers are encouraged to use Want Ads for buying, swapping, and hiring with economy in mind. An ad promotes a Worcester Upright sweeper in good condition for ten dollars and laundry services at Diesners.
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