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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1954

Page

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UN Debates East West Trade As Vishinsky Seeks Top Priority

Soviet delegate Andrei Vishinsky urged the UN Economic and Social Council to place east west trade on opening day March 30, aiming to overturn U S restrictions on shipping strategic items. He demanded the council sidetrack all other questions to push a resolution removing trade obstacles and expanding international economic relations. The move follows recent Soviet Britain backed trade liberalization votes in Geneva and signals a major propaganda push against U S embargoes and arms shipments to China.

Andrei Vishinsky U. S UN Economic and Social Council Dag Hammarskjold Vishinsky Geneva Soviet Union China Congress Eisenhower Hammarskjold Dangie America U.S

Curtis Meschke Are Promoted In Elyria Fire Dept

Two Elyria firefighters receive promotions after a Civil Service Commission examination. Robert H. Curtis rises from lieutenant to captain and Ellis R. Meschke advances from Class A fireman to lieutenant. Appointments take effect April 1. Curtis, 43, has served since 1936 and is a Navy veteran of World War II. Meschke, 44, has been a fireman since 1935 and recently turned 44 yesterday.

Elyria Civil Service Commission Safety Service Michael Lotko Robert H. Curtis 10Th St Ellis R. Meschke L. Curtis Elyria Fire Department Elyria High School Meschke Curtis Elyna High School Lotko Wallace N. Bates

Five Thousand Inmates In Ohio Penitentiary Mark

Columbus 1 The state penitentiary has reached 5000 inmates for the first time in its 120 year history. Welfare Director Henry J Robison says the previous high was 4976 set on the day of the Eastern Monday fire April 21 1930. Inmates received last year totaled 2257 versus 1994 the prior year. Continued on Page 2.

Columbus Ohio Henry J. Robison

Five Day Forecast for Ohio Sees Mild Temperatures Ahead

Northeastern Ohio remains cloudy with light sprinkles and mild conditions. High near 44 today, low 30 tonight, mostly cloudy and mild Wednesday, with a gradual warming trend through Sunday and rainfall totaling about half an inch late Thursday or Friday. SHIRTS beautifully laundered by Crystal Clear Cleaners at 587 Cleveland St.

Ohio Crystal Clear Cleaners Cleveland St

Four Named To Head Saxbe Campaign In Lorain County

Four Lorain County men were named to key posts in the Saxbe for Senate drive. Raymond Snyder of General Motors was named Elyria chairman, John Strong was Oberlin chairman, Paul Warner of Oberlin Savings Bank became vice chairman, and Harrison Comstock was chosen Wellington chairman. Walter Nord of Amherst leads the county organization while William Saxbe campaigns for the GOP nomination, opposing George Bender of Cleveland.

Lorain County Elyria Raymond Snyder General Motors John Strong Oberlin Paul Warner Oberlin Savings Bank Walter Nord Amherst Harrison Comstock Wellington William Saxbe Ohio House GOP U. S. Senate George . Bender Cleveland

School Officer on Job After Medical Leave Return

County attendance officer A. T. Smith returns to duties after operative treatment at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

A. T. Smith Elyria Memorial Hospital

Some Democrats Seen Backing Ike Tax Stand

A Senate source says five or six Democrats may defect to back President Eisenhower against cutting income taxes. Others peg defections at three or four, depending on economic trends before the vote. Most Democrats back Sen. George's plan to raise exemptions from 600 to 3800 this year and to 1000 in 195. The administration faces a tax program with no general relief while GOP losses are anticipated.

Washington Senate Eisenhower Walter F. George D-Ga

Red Cross Blood Drive Seeks 1954 Campaign Support

Nearly 3,000 Red Cross volunteers gathered 1,791,630 civilian blood units nationwide last year and partnered with private banks to obtain 2,329,60 defense donations. Citizens are urged to join the 1954 Red Cross campaign and contribute generously.

Red Cross

Dulles Sees French Indo China Victory Risk Free

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles voiced optimism that French forces will win in Indochina, saying no battlefield reverses threaten the Navarre plan to defeat Communist rebels in about a year. He warned only local wins are possible for either side, with Communists unlikely to dominate. Reports say Adm. Radford is seeking B26 bombers and additional transports and helicopters to support Dien Bien Phu, while Air Force surveys consider aircraft sharing from Far East bases.

Washington John Foster Dulles Indochina Dulles Navarre Adm Arthur W. Radford U.S Dien Bien Phu Radford Far East

Nationwide Civil Defense Exercise Planned

The first nationwide civil defense training exercise, Operation Alert, will be held June 1915 with Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico participating. A simulated atomic attack on 42 critical areas including Honolulu and San Juan will test response, casualty assessment, and coordination from local to national levels.

Washington PL Canada Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Federal Civil Defense Administration Honolulu San Juan FCDA U. S

Man Killed in Cleveland Blast at Smith Facing Plant

One man Albert Bronson 31 was killed and another J D Williams 34 seriously injured in an explosion at the Smith Facing Company foundry in the Cleveland flats. Williams was taken to St. Vincent's Charity Hospital. Police said details remain unavailable.

Cleveland BS Smith Facing Company Cleveland Flats Albert Bronson J. D. Williams St. Vincent’s Charity Hospital

Where To Turn Jim Resar Moves Address Ad

Jim Resar has relocated to 552 Lodi Street and lists a new phone number 39-112 in the local advertisement listing.

Jim Resar Lodi St Adv

Indochina Battle Ends Lull At Dien Bien Phu

French high command reports hand to hand fighting ends a lull near Dien Bien Phu as 175 Vietminh rebels are killed during a sortie from the fortress. French troops attack with artillery while Vietminh hunger and supply problems deepen amid air strikes and convoy disruptions.

Hanoi Dien Bien Phu

Churchill says U S must consult Britain before massive retaliation

Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that the United States must consult Britain before ordering massive retaliation from U S bases in Britain. He said there are smooth and friendly arrangements with President Eisenhower for discussing emergencies and that joint decisions would be made in light of circumstances. Churchill affirmed U S policy aligning with this understanding and noted ongoing strong ties through direct talks and NATO channels.

London Winston Churchill United States Britain U.S Churchill House of Commons Eisenhower John Foster Dulles U. S Church‘il NATO

Army Declares Amherst Airman Dead Amid Doubts

Parents in Amherst doubt official word that Lt Peter Darakis is dead after a March 10 1933 missing in action flight over Korea. An Army observer saw gunfire and a plane burst into flames but limited visibility blocked confirmation of parachutes. Darakis, a Amherst High School graduate, had served two years in the Air Force.

Amherst John Darakis Leavitt Rd Peter Haseen Department of Defense Korea Peter Darakis Land Darakis Amherst High School Air Force

Eight boys report to Elyria draft board for induction

Eight boys reported for induction this morning at the Elyria draft board and were sent to the Cleveland induction center. Six were volunteers and one was a transferee from Maine. Leader of the group was Jack L. Dodd of Amherst.

Elyria Cleveland Maine Jack L. Dodd Amherst R. D

Step Down Pressure Grows on McCarthy Amid Hearings

Washington reports rising GOP pressure for Senator Joseph McCarthy to surrender his seat on the investigating subcommittee during Army hearings. National leaders including Leonard Hall weigh in as efforts unfold amid new questions about counsel Roy Cohn and White House backing. The panel also faces delays as it seeks a prominent attorney to serve, with ABA president Billings turning down the role.

Washington Sen Joseph. McCarthy Army GOP Leonard W. Hall Subcommittee Hall Philadelphia McCarthy Roy M. Cohn White House Senate Gop William F. Knowland Calif Homer Ferguson Mich ALSCO Stuart Symington D-Mo Charlies E. Potter R-Mich Karl E. Mundt R-Sd Sill William J. Jameson Billings Mont American Bar Association ABA

Fight To Save Life Of Two Headed Baby

Indianapolis reports no material change in the critical condition of Indiana's two headed baby fighting for life in an oxygen tent. The infant, son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Hartley Petersburg, Ind, born by caesarean December 12 1953, had pneumonia in the left head and chest cavity. The other head Donny has not been struck. A constant watch is maintained and doctors are encouraged by no relapse.

Indianapolis Indiana University Medical Center Indiana Cecil Hartley Petersburg Ind Donny

Haymes Ordered Deported by U S Officials

Washington dispatch reports singer Dick Haymes was ordered deported to his native Argentina. The action followed immigration proceedings amid scrutiny of his status and ties to the United States.

Washington White House FBI U.S Customs Immigration Coast Guard Porson Dick Haymes Arzentira

Pike Route Battle Is Ordered In Elyria

City Council in a three hour session voted 3 to 4 to continue opposing the proposed Ohio Turnpike route through Elyria while some members urged negotiation with the turnpike commission. Mayor Keys and several councilmen faced criticism over timing and publicity as tensions rose among Republicans and Democrats alike. Page 2 continues.

Sfay J. Grant Keys Elyria Turnpike Commission Dale Kelloge Keys City and Turnpike Commission Decker Frank J. Lausche Smaith Smith Lord Comal

Telegram Classified Ad Writer Promises Broad Success

Fragment mentions selling buying hiring and renting through Telegram Classifieds. Promises success for everybody, urges calling 4751 for an ad writer.

Also Mentioned on This Page

United Nations N.Y Robert Curtis Ellis Meschke Curtis, Meschke National Security Council J. Edgar Hoover Coast Guard SPA Pernt Isdas Y Saxbe Ike Wayne L Treasury House Senate Finance Committee Reds Tage Death Hospital Notes Tv-Radio New York Central Lorain-Cuyahoga County George Demchik Lorain Commons Elyria Board Lqwell Thomas Haymes Blast Ageainst Kellogg Victor Stewart Jr First Ward Warren Robinson Eugene Smith Third Ward Max Pedley Fourth Ward Harry Claycomb Sixth Ward John Hovis Fifth Ward Walter Decker Kenneth Lord City Hall
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