13 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1957
Page
1
Elyria High School Pioneers led by guard Jerry Gilbert 5-9 and teammates prepare for a regional semifinal at Berea to keep undefeated Latin from advancing. An EHS pep rally photo by Bob Emmons appears on page one.
Mrs Alice Schaffer 77 of Norwalk struck by car on Rt 601 four miles east of Norwalk. She died at Memorial Hospital about 12 10 pm. Oscar Stewart 26 of New London said he tried to avoid her after sounding horn. She leaves sons Ambrose Irvin and Victor and daughters Martha Tibboles and Leona Waldron with 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at St Paul Catholic Church.
Coast Guard cutter Castle Rock rescued nine frostbitten seamen from a two day ordeal in a waterlogged open boat 175 miles at sea. The Nova Scotia crew from Patricia Sweeney drifted in near freezing temperatures for 44 hours after their vessel capsized in a gale. They were towed toward Boston for hospitalization.
The forecast calls for a milder day with highs near 62 to 66 and increasing clouds. Tonight will be mild with a low around 42 to 44, followed by a mostly cloudy cooler Thursday with showers and a chance of thundershowers.
Supt George Mingle announced state Highway Patrolman M L Stansbery of Fremont has been promoted to corporal in command of the Lorain post. He will replace Cpl N J McClurg, who moves to Massillon post, while McClurg succeeds J J Weisz promoted to sergeant at Massillon District headquarters.
The Berson store fire caused damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Firefighters worked through flames that rekindled, forcing crews to recontain the blaze after initial control seemed achieved.
Elyria High School prepares for a regional tournament game with a large, spirited sendoff. The crowd gathered to cheer the team before tonight’s crucial matchup, underscoring local support for the athletes.
A major fire at Berson’s Department Store on Broad Street caused extensive damage mainly to the basement and first floor with smoke and water losses heavy for the Singer Sewing Machine Co store and the Savings Deposit and Trust Co. Firemen reported the blaze started in the basement and a firefighter was injured by an explosion as crews fought the flames. Officials said none of the stock was saved and several apartments above the neighboring stores were damaged.
President Eisenhower outlined a fresh U S approach to the Middle East with UN involvement. He said Egypt agreed to UN led steps and Dag Hammarskjold would discuss civil administration of Gaza while the UN prepares proposals to settle regional problems. The plan signals UN leadership in negotiations and possible limits on immediate actions.
President Eisenhower said Congress must choose which government programs to cut or slow to substantially reduce the 1958 budget. He warned substantial reductions require defense, security, veterans benefits, and farm programs to be targeted. He also noted limited potential for savings, as only a small portion of fiscal 1958 spending is administratively reducible. The president spoke amid press questions before a Bermuda trip and discussed loan authority to Poland and internal GOP dynamics in New York.
The Chronicle-Telegram launches a weekly Friday 3 to 4 pm service with horticulturist John W Varga at 120 Yunker Ct to answer gardeners phone questions. Varga, OSU horticulture graduate, will continue Fridays during the gardening season. Calls limited to three minutes.
London reports Britain and Jordan terminate their 1948 alliance. British forces will withdraw from Jordan within 41 months. An exchange of notes aims to preserve peaceful and friendly relations between the two countries.
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