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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1959
Page
12
Distressed area aid heads toward a vote as lawmakers debate federal funding in the aid bill. Officials warn the measure would save contracts and ease unemployment amid tense political pressure and Democratic resistance.
Charleston dispatch reports kidnapping suspect Richard A. Payne attempted suicide with a razor at Kanawha County jail while awaiting grand jury action on charges. He had earlier abducted Mrs Elma Baldwin and her three children from South Charleston in a ransom plot. The Baldwins were later found unharmed after a chase near Logan.
A Dayton area campaign urges railroad crossing protection with 21 000 new signatures plus 2 500 more, totaling 3 000 on hand. Xenia residents map two level drives statewide, sending letters to editors and schools, while officials from Greene County seek action from PUC and Governor Di Salvo to bolster crossing protections. A Greene County delegation plans to meet when the Metcalf Melone bill moves from committee, with Rep. George Hecker as chair.
The Metcalf Malone crossing bill faces fierce debate as rail interests and state leaders clash over funding. Attorney Josep Gall warns costs could rise if states fund more, while Gov DiSalle pushes to eliminate all unguarded grade crossings with a timetable and phased spending. Public safety vs. railroad financial burden emerge as core arguments.
Washington UPI: Supreme Court returns from recess to decide if broadcasters may censor political speech for libel. Case centers on whether the Federal Communications Act's equal time rule prevents station censorship of content deemed libelous by management. Justices may also rule on contempt convictions and pending opinions in other matters.
Production held at 92.5 percent capacity last week as mills push to produce and ship all steel by June 30. Output reached 2,619 net tons for ingots and castings amid widespread demand and automaker cancellations of sheet orders. Weather and Great Lakes ice threaten shipping and may delay openings of the shipping season.
In Pikeville Kentucky small coal mine operators seek a court order to limit union picketing and halt violence amid wage disputes with United Mine Workers led by John L Lewis. The owners claim workers earn under $15 daily, while large mines pay $22.25, as a court hearing set, amid regional tensions and limited local operation scales.
The Dalai Lama is honored as a living Bodhisattva by millions in Tibet and abroad. Born December 1 1933 in Tsinghai, he was identified as the 14th reincarnation after tests with artifacts and signs. He grew up in Lhasa under priestly tutelage and cheerful storytelling, shaping a life of leadership and spiritual duty.
At least twelve persons were killed in Ohio over the weekend in traffic and other accidents. United Press International tallies from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight report twelve fatalities across all accident types.
The UPI report notes a rapid business surge at state liquor stores as price increases of 3 10 13 percent head toward April 1. Wholesale volumes doubled and retail activity grew daily as customers rush to buy before higher costs take effect. Officials expect a lull in April and urge employers to schedule vacations.
Weakness in the late season cold air mass pushes into the Northeast and mid Atlantic, lowering overnight temperatures by up to 15 degrees from Sunday. The region expects generally fair skies with warmer air moving into the northeast as fronts shift, while the Gulf Coast faces milder readings.
Attorneys for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and a union representing toll collectors and maintenance men meet to finalize a package agreement ending a five day strike. More than 400 AFSCME Local 1511 members approved the deal and returned to work over the weekend.
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