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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1960
Page
12
In Washington the Air Force manual linking churches with communism sparked a congressional storm that eased as two inquiries concluded. House investigators continue examining manuals on other topics such as how to wash an officer’s dog and bartending with promises of further disclosures.
Dr. R Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff wait as a seven women five men jury in a murder trial nears verdict. The couple faces charges in the July 18 death of Finch wife Barbara Jean, 33, with the teenaged jury's 13 week deliberations and Carole's recent breakdown noted.
In Littleton Colorado a judge is to decide if 2 year old Edward Stidham should be placed in a foster or prison setting after his father Leroy Stidham killed his estranged wife and attempted suicide. Leroy Stidham has pleaded guilty to second degree murder and faces a life sentence with possible parole in eight years. Edward has lived with his aunt and uncle in Englewood since his grandmother brought him to Colorado last September. The boy’s relatives have applied to adopt him.
DETROIT FBI agents arrested Frank Skraba 34 of Rittman Ohio on a federal warrant charging unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. He was arraigned by Federal Judge Thomas P Thornton and held on a 10000 dollar bond after a Mogadore Ohio gun battle during an attempted dairy store robbery. He was to be returned to Ohio for trial.
Episcopal Bishop James A. Pike proposed a government funded crash program to improve the rhythm method of birth control. He argued Catholics support research to curb world population growth and urged NIH to act immediately. Catholic leaders called the idea interesting and said it would be studied carefully.
Ohio Superintendent E. Holt asked the State Board of Education to study how the school foundation fund is spent on classes for blind deaf and slow learning children. He urged criteria for approving special education units and a review of summer salary allowances for staff.
An insurance company claims families earn over 20 million daily from policies. The ad urges using Chromium Telegram Want Ads to rent vacant properties and find tenants. A 6 room duplex with bath, garage, back yard near 13th St is listed at $78 per month and is already rented the first night. Call FA 2 3157 to place an ad.
France plans a second atomic test in the Sahara at month end. Princess Suga loses royal status by marrying a bank clerk. A San Leandro family escapes a fire. An arbitration orders 3000 UPI workers rehired. A Cleveland landlord faces murder charges. A teacher in Pittsburgh paddles students and is suspended. UPI executive Pierre Miner dies in New York. An air force sergeant faces assault charges in Alabama. Foster care reforms urged by New Jersey governor. NYSE stocks held by institutions at end of 1959. Former Ohio governor speaks on money shaping politics. FAA regulates liquor aboard planes with fines up to 1000 dollars. Secretary of State Herner cancels appointments due to digestive upset. Dr. Landis Gephart to head NASA office. ADA World questions Landon Johnson presidential bid. Columbus wage laws debated and public works salaries clarified. Ohio Supreme Court rejects damages in two truck crashes. Rail crossings and station services face hearings. May primary to feature two ballots. Firehouse near miss in Kettering. Newark bus collision injures children. Sandusky boat factory backs up orders after strike. Canton police seize obscene film. Akron woman charged with cookie sale funds theft. Youngstown bank safe theft fails. Goodyear works on first inhabited space station concept.
In Memphis Tennessee prosecutors dropped liquor charges against William P. Smith after two of five containers offered as evidence were found to contain branch water. Attorney General Phil Canale announced an investigation into the matter.
Columbus liquor official Richard Crouch said he will request the State Liquor Board to limit the number of beer and wine carry-out permits issued in Ohio.
Congress moves on civil rights voting measures as the Senate rejects a cloture bid and an attorney general injunction proposal. House debate proceeds on a less stringent bill while leaders indicate potential Senate acceptance of a workable version.
Evangelist Billy Graham disclosed in Cairo that he had fallen seriously ill with a stomach ailment during the final leg of a six week Africa tour but recovered quickly. He noted the illness and eye trouble last year but said he felt fine now and was pleased with the tour's results amid rising Islam and tribal cult revival. He planned to fly to Amman and then Jerusalem.
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle told a newspaper editor he opposes letting students picket in Xenia after three days of demonstrations at Geyer's Restaurant. He argued such actions undermine democracy and cited available legal avenues for addressing discrimination.
In Cleveland the Lake Carriers Assn ice committee will meet to decide the start of the Great Lakes iron ore fleet season for about 300 ships manned by 30 to 40 crew. Recent weeks of cold have frozen the lakes, delaying openings and icebreakers are clearing channels in the Straits of Mackinac and St. Marys River.
The Iraqi government bans Sir Anthony Eden's memoirs under a dangerous propaganda law. A spokesman cited the autobio graphy of the former British prime minister and noted publication figures as of February 1. The order targets materials deemed unjust and linked to revolution and political leadership.
Fr Aidag M Carr writes on Lent guiding Christians to master themselves and seek true happiness in God. The piece argues Lent is a gentle call to imitate Christ, embrace self denial, and accept penance to share in Christ’s glory through the cross.
Guatemalan ambassador to the United States Col. Arturo Ramirez Pinto died early today in Washington of an apparent heart attack.
The article describes a planned sun orbiting probe to test interplanetary communication and study radiation dust plasma and solar effects. It notes prior Soviet and American attempts and outlines goals to gather data on space radiation and magnetic fields.
Dayton police report two Kentucky natives were killed when their car veered out of control and hit a rear truck. Lawrence C. Smith, 27, and Liljburm Clay Whettle, 19, both of Dayton, were driving at high speed in a 35 mph zone.
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