Speedometer Debate in Wellington Wreck Hearing
NYC diesel inspector testified a speedometer fault was less vital than avoiding delay. The speedometer is an appurtenance under ICC rules, not a safety device. PUC may decide this week on holding a public hearing into the Wellington derailment that killed four and injured 58.
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New York Central System
Wellington
Interstate Commerce Commission
William Sprunk
NYC
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Paul J. Mikus
PUC
Martin Galvin
Chronicle-Telegram
No Contest Plea in Fire Destruction of Thornton Car
Frederick G. Thornton of 135 West Bridge Street pleaded no contest in Elyria Municipal Court to a charge of driving with a revoked license. The case stems from a fire that destroyed his auto after it left Ford Road near the bridge during early morning hours. Authorities report Thornton was questioned about the accident and failure to report the fire though he did call the sheriff later.
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Elyria
Frederick G. Thornton
West Bridge St
Frank Wilcox
Thornton
Ford Rd
Sheriff's Office
Liquor Permit Application From Caywoods Under Review
Howard M. and Margaret M. Caywood of Carlisle Township filed with the Ohio Department of Liquor Control on February 25 for D1 and D2 licenses. D1 covers 3.2 per cent beer for on site and carry-out. D2 covers high powered beer and wine for on premises and carry-out.
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Howard M
Margaret M. Caywood
Rts
Carlisle Township
Ohio Department of Liquor Control Fed
Petition Change Triggers Anti Annexing Group Appeal
In Lorain area a heated legal move arises as an anti annexation faction appeals a Feb 29 county decision. James W. Thomas led petition amendments reducing area to secure signatures from adult resident freeholders. Plaintiffs John and Lois Simo Nelson and Mary Barns Gerald and Mary Buckholz challenge commissioners actions under General Code Sec. 2506.01 with appeal bond of $100 posted by attorney G. Severs. Defendants are Lorain County Commissioners Lotko Pincura and Thompson and James W. Thomas agent for annexationists. No hearing date set.
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James W. Thomas
Clearview Village
Severs
LeRoy F. Kelly
John and
Lois Simo
Russell St
Nelson
Mary Barns
Carrick St
Gerald and
Mary Buckholz
Clifton Ave
M. J. Lotko
Ludwig M. Pincura
J. Norman Thompson
Lorain
51 Elyria High seniors enter National Honor Society
Elyria High School inducts 51 seniors into the National Honor Society with six earlier inductees serving as sponsors. Choate urged service to mankind and warned that high achievement carries responsibilities, while Principal Foster Elliott and Susan Bruce McRae introduced the ceremony and explained the society’s four guiding qualities of scholarship leadership character and service.
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Robert Choate
Elyria
Elyria High School
Choate
Foster Elliott
Susan Bruce McRae
Gates
Ave
Judith Ann Long
Bath
Kathleen Anne Moore
Ciety
North
Pasadena Ave
Judith Ann
North Olive So
Eye witness accounts in rail disaster hearing
The five day hearing centered on the crash caused by human error as the railroad and officials examined engineer Kirstein’s testimony. Kirstein described brake failures, fog, and a lack of speed sensation while colleagues debated rule violations and the conduct of the investigation.
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Kirstein
Ohio Public Utilities Commis
Rochester
Cleveland deputy named new lieutenant for all three shifts
Lieutenant Fred C. Walker a retired Cleveland Police sergeant and deputy in Sheriff Vernon M. Smiths department since December 1 1957 was appointed a lieutenant effective yesterday. The new rank is the department's third and allows a lieutenant to be assigned to each of the three shifts the sheriff said.
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Fred C. Walker
Cleveland Police Department
Vernon M. Smith
Sherif Smith
Health problems loom for Avon Lake area cities
E A Graber of the Ohio Health Department told about 150 attendees at the Lorain County District Advisory Council meeting in Avon Lake that area cities eyeing status after the 1960 census face health challenges. He outlined three options and warned operating a lone local health department costs 30 to 40 thousand dollars annually, insufficient for a broader area-wide program.
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Avon Lake
Lorain County
E. A. Graber
Ohio Health Department
Bureau of Local Health
Graber
Lorain County District Advisory Council
Avon Lake High School
Lorain County Health Board
Orginal Service
Health Board
Ohio
Health Department
County
Luke I. Loufman
North Ridgeville
Pee Ee
EUG
Marion O. Fisher
John F. Keepp
Elyria Township
Boyd McConnell
Wellington Township
Eugene Balogh
Sheffield Township
Lorain County Health Department
Lorain Cemate
Mayor blocks boxing show amid permit and fee dispute
The mayor refused to appoint a boxing commission or issue a permit, citing unsettled past fees and no suitable city venue. Promoter Harry Day pressed for action while awaiting a state examiner report on settlement costs, with council and former boxing officials weighing next steps.
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Oscar G. Dunn
Dunn
Land
Day
Commission
Palladeum
John Katko
Theodore’ ' Emerich
Jne
Boxing Catn
Emeritch
Katko
Steven Kaminski
John Gutewski
Herman Brantley
Workmen End Snow Battle on Broad Street
City crews wrapped overtime to clear Broad Street intersections and center city banks three inches deeper, with reports that traffic flows near normal. Forecasters warn of more snow and a drop in temperatures to three above zero, as Elyria and surrounding areas brace for further wintry weather tomorrow.
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Broad St
Dale C. Kellogg
Kellogg
Ohio
Jomorrow
Nam County
Elyrians
Rt 113 Crash Blamed On Dense Fog
Heavy fog contributed to a rear end collision on Rt 113 at Baumhart Road. William A. Morris of Quarry Road, Obderiin, failed to stop in time as his northbound vehicle neared Rt 113, struck from behind by an eastbound semi.
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Rt. 113
Baumhart Rd
Highway Patrol
William A. Morris
R. D
Quarry Rd
Obderiin
Morris 35 10 be 19 Chelha Municipal Court
A 35 year old man faced charges March 15 in Chelha Municipal Court for failure to yield the right of way.
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Morris
Chelha
Sleigh Rider 17 Injured Near Pleasant View
A 17 year old Marion L Steele High School student, Connie Brown, was treated and released at Amherst Hospital after a sleigh riding accident near Pleasant View Sanitorium. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Brown of Axtell.
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Amherst
Marion L. Steele
Cars Damaged When Skidding On Loose Snow
Albert C Crookshanks 31 of 6314 Pasafiona Ave reported a minor accident on Elvna streets near Broad and Cedar. He said his car skidded on loose snow created by street crews cleaning up along West River Street at about 2 am, colliding with a parked car. Major damage to both vehicles was noted.
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Elvna Streets
Albert C Crookshanks
al ‘Tiss
West River St
Broad S
Cedar St
Pasafiona Ave
Grange to Hold Cake Baking Contest at Grange Hall
North Eaton Grange plans a cake baking contest tomorrow at the Grange Hall at 7 p.m. Pound bakes will be featured. First and second degrees will be conferred. the Men's Drill Team will conduct the operation.
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North Eaton Grange
Grange Hall
At & P.m
Grange Monthly
Banklet
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