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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1959
Page
1
Lear-Romee division accelerates toward space age by making missile components. The firm now derives roughly 10 to 15 percent of its business from this field. Further story and photos appear on FAN Page 19. Christians begin the most solemn week with Holy Week services listed for Catholic and Protestant churches on Page 1.
Speaking of Books by Mary Flack discusses religious books for Holy Week. Thoughts in the Afternoon notes bake sale and rummage sale activity as a popular volunteer fundraiser.
Retired vice president of Thew Shovel Co a longtime leader in power shovel manufacturing is celebrated in retirement. The article notes industry acclaim and corporate acknowledgments in a period styled notice with regional references Belden area Lorain Sheffield and Cleveland Scouts Council camp plans.
McDonald outlined a plan for three month vacations to create about 30,000 substitute jobs. He spoke at District 4 union convention detailing a five year cycle with many 90 day periods. If talks fail and a steel strike occurs next July the union would face it and McDonald pledged not to enter negotations hours before a strike.
Northeast Ohio shows mainly cloudy skies with a windy turn and light showers possible this morning. Highs in the 40s to 60s with a colder turn and a few snow flurries tonight. Friday temperature range 44 to 64, 24 hour precipitation none, humidity 42 percent at 7 am. Open house and florist advertisement noted.
Ohio legislators and officials remain unaware the state does not fund crossing protection. A Columbus visit revealed Gov. DiSalle had not decided on signing a bill to share costs. After the Xenia crash, residents urged action, with communities forming petitions and a committee plan to push the Metcalf Malone bill for state funding of flashing signals at dangerous grade crossings.
In Vicksburg Mississippi a showboat named Sprague carrying the Mississippi River melodrama Gold In the Hills tore loose from its mooring during a thunderstorm. More than 500 tourists watched as the vessel drifted, then returned to a sandbar with no injuries. The crowd joined the cast in old songs while officials plan the next steps for the ship bound for Pittsburgh for a bi centennial celebration.
Xenia Ohio Beaver Creek Township School official, the superintendent, pledges to push the statewide effort for guard protection at unguarded railroad grade crossings through to completion. He says the campaign will not waver as public concern remains high and insists concrete progress will be made.
President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Macmillan said they agreed on the general line of an Allied reply to the Soviet note on a summit conference. The draft was sent to Paris for approval by NATO and allied leaders. The talks at Camp David included policy discussions with Sir Anthony Rumbold and other officials.
A series of costly fires across Ohio late Friday into early Saturday caused extensive damage and at least one death. Crestline saw two downtown buildings destroyed with about 200000 dollars in damage. Dayton reported 100000 dollars in damages. Columbus battled a lum ee company fire with about 50100 dollars in losses. Cincinnati saw a 64 year old woman fatally burned. Worthingtons Paller Lumber yard fire destroyed two thirds of the yard and continued after six hours. Fire officers from multiple towns assisted Crestline.
A Cleveland man died from a gunshot wound after police shot him during a break in at a house where his estranged wife resided. The police prosecutor planned to rule on whether the fatal shooting was justifiable as an officer-involved incident.
Cape Canaveral reports a Thor Able test rocket launched at 1 19 am achieving its subjectives with a 5 000 mile flight. The nose cone, designed for ICBM protection, was not recovered despite the attempt to lift it by balloon from the ocean. Officials note data collected will aid future warhead protection development.
Elizabeth Duncan, noted for multiple marriages and alleged involvement in hiring two men to kill his wife, was sentenced to death in the gas chamber. The verdict came after a three hour deliberation in the California murder case, with a sanity hearing to follow.
A 22 year old woman recounts being invited to ascend the Taft Memorial bell tower in Washington with Fred Kramer. She becomes the first woman to reach the top, but a sharp two ton bell causes a head bump as she steps through the trap door. The climb showcased the nearly completed Capitol Bill memorial and the moment was documented for reporters.
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