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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1954
Page
12
Senate investigators rush to select a chief counsel for next weeks Army McCarthy hearings. Acting chair Mundt aims to announce by tonight, with televised sessions planned. Constraints focus on finding a top impartial attorney to replace Roy M. Cohn as questions swirl over pressure tactics and the Schine case.
Three persons were arrested today on charges of driving while intoxicated. Mildred P Buckley of Lorain was released on $200 bond after police spotted her speeding on West Ave. and nearly hitting parked cars. Edmund A Smith of Emerson Court faced DWI charges after driving on the wrong side of Lake Ave center line. Donald R Johnson of Columbia Station, also arraigned on DWI, was seen speeding from Homer Court to Eady Court with Glen Farrand of 32 Loci St, both arrested on intoxication related charges.
Republican candidate for Illinois state treasurer CHICAGO SS-Warren E Wright survived a collision between his car and a truck. He crawled from the wreck clutching a fistful of campaign cards, underscoring his intense campaign effort amid the incident.
Arrests and court actions from the Police Department include Stephen H. Robinson of S. Middle Ave awaiting April arraignment on driving without a license and failure to have turn signals on his truck. Leo H. Bleyaert of Monroe Michigan paid a suspended $10 fine plus costs after intoxication charges. Spencer F. LaFountain of Lorain pleaded guilty to the same charge with fines and costs. Richard W. Wangerien of 320 Marseilles St. fined $70 and costs for permitting a juvenile to pool at McBride's Pool Room on March 24. Carlos L. Rosario of Lorain to appear April 4 for disobeying a stop sign at Route 57 and Foster Ave. Cited for reckless driving on Middle Ave. Edmund Hierpe of Race Rd. will be in court March 30.
At the Court House Helga Treiber was granted a divorce from Arthur by Judge John Pincura on neglect grounds. A partition suit in Black River Township was filed by Agnes Ellsworth naming Thon as Strock among others. A divorce suit by Ann Johnson alleges neglect and cruelty. A support action in Common Pleas seeks a child support amount from Joseph Hertzig. Seven motorists were fined in Isabel Hulbert's mayor’s court for disobeying traffic rules. A list includes Anthony Barnefel and others. Niemeyer fined for speeding. Other traffic fines ranged from 10 to 25 dollars with costs and school requirements. Two men arrested on non-support warrants were bound to the grand jury. James Jackson bond set at 1000 dollars and Leon Vanes at 360 dollars.
New York firm Yorktown Products Corp announces soon to market a nutritional factor claimed to cure ulcers in 10 to 30 days. Developed by Nobel laureate Dr Henrik Dam, tested on animals and humans, with New York doctors awaiting further American test results before final judgment.
In Minneapolis a liquor store owner James Patton aged 45 pursued a holdup suspect after a robbery, recovered $300, and gave the robber $20 noting the money was for a hungry family. The bandit promised to repay the loan someday.
Pittsburgh University moves to update its fight song Hail To Pitt with a student contest to rewrite the opening line, as city smoke control measures shift the campus mood. Margaret Muzik wins a divorce from Peter Pincura on grounds of neglect.
No. 1 Continued From Page One describes a March 1 hydrogen bomb test with a sun-like fireball. Officials say enough remains to show the horror of an H-bomb threat, noting the blast could cover downtown New York City with a 14 mile destruction radius. The 1952 test, about a third as large, equaled five million tons of TNT.
Bell Telephone System opens a new coaxial cable line from New York to Chicago passing Elyria with booster stations along the route. The L-3 system transmits 1800 conversations per tube and can send television programs and telephone conversations together, marking a decade-spanning leap in national communications.
A charter has been issued for the formation of a new Girl Scout Troop in New London. The troop, designated Troop Z, will be led by Mrs. Kathryn Knapp and meet after school on Mondays in the school grounds Girl Scout cabin.
Miss Rosanne Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Cole of 37 Park Avenue New London has been cited for highest honors on the Dean's List at Miami University Oxford. The honor was for a perfect academic record during the past semester. She is a graduate of N L High School and is now a junior at Miami.
Death notices from Elyria and nearby towns report Mrs Jennie N Laney 73 died at home after a heart condition. Survived by husband, children, grandchildren and siblings. services planned in Elyria and Fergus Falls with burial in Basswood. Additional notices: Josephine Riggio Berea died after lingering illness. Oscar H Flemming World War I veteran died in Birmingham with funeral arrangements in Wakeman. John Vik funeral pending in Wellington. Ruth E Wahlhem Amherst died suddenly from coronary condition. multiple callings and services scheduled across Lorain County.
Police report a new red bicycle valued at 77 dollars was stolen yesterday afternoon from Ely School. The owner is Thomas Kelly, 12, of 18 Brandt Son Avenue.
In Perth Australia polio victims cheer the royal visit as officials face strict separation measures. Premier Hawke is stopped by a bayonet while the Queen and Duke eat in a separate room. Guards enforce six foot distance and no handshakes amid epidemic precautions.
Ohio State University and extension poultry specialist Emil Malinovsky remind juniors aged 10 to 21 enrolled in 4 H or Future Homemakers of America may enter the fourth Ohio chick er-of-tomorrow contest. Mail entries to Poultry Science Department Ohio State University Columbus 10 Ohio. Participants may enter multiple pens of 100 straight run chicks, each pen a different breed or cross. Northern and Versailles area buyers purchase chicks April 12 while central and southern Ohio buy by April 19 Malinovsky noted the contest aims to spur top quality chicken meat production for consumers.
Fire at Northwood hotel in Crookston Minnesota killed seven people and left two to three others believed trapped in the charred remains. At least five people were injured leaping the three story building as flames spread in 45 minutes. About 33 guests escaped injury while the blaze, which likely began in the hotel kitchen, caused about 25 000 dollars in damage.
The State Liquor Department announced that 12 permit holders will have licenses suspended starting April 7 for various offenses. Noted offenders include Lorain Luis Longoria of Naz FE. 30th St for sale to a minor and James S. retirees of Eve's Tavern in Grafton for sales to minors, with suspensions of 45 days and 15 days respectively.
Republic Steel announced at a Cleveland Advertising Club meeting that it will double its 1954 capital expenditure. President Charley M. White said the move shows faith in the nation’s economic health and will fund new product development in steel.
No. 2 presented prizes to the winners and a gift of appreciation to each of the judges. Final plans for the pie social to be held on April 6 were made. Mrs. Edna S. Wilcox was reported sir William Tedrick, associate county agricultural extension agent, displayed and explained the fair trophy given for last year's Lorraine County fair. Tedrick showed pictures taken at the fair to the combined Juvenile and Subordinate Granges. At the close of the evening a tureen supper together with the banana nut bread was enjoyed.
Elyria report quotes C A Olsen of C A Olsen Manufacturing Company and NAM arguing a guaranteed annual wage risks company solvency and higher consumer prices. They favor stabilizing employment through production efficiency and flexible markets, warning guaranteed wages may depress investment and curb labor demand, risking slower economic expansion overall.
Lawrence Joyce, chairman, announced a special Zoning Appeals Board meeting for Monday at 8 30 p m in Ridgeville Town Hall. The session responds to Mrs Lewis Vasi who operates a shoe repair shop on Center Ridge Road opposite St Peter Church. The area is residential and the shop is a non conforming use. Vasi seeks to rent the remaining half of the building.
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Guzik reports Sunrise Food Market on Full er Road was burglarized again last night. Entry was gained by forcing a rear door and prying the office door lock. no items were taken per manager John Gee. An attempt to enter via the refrigeration room was abandoned.
New London students will eat venison in the cafeteria after L Caldwell, Huron County Game Warden, recovered a road-killed 210-pound deer and had it processed and frozen for later use. Caldwell notes deer herds are rising and increasingly a crop and traffic hazard with 38 deer killed in three years.
Thieves broke into Quarry Town Tavern in South Amherst on Thursday night and made off with about $350 in cash and six wrist watches. Police investigating the burglary, with no arrests reported, as locals seek more details.
Dixie Gulley, a 24 year old farmer, confessed to police that he killed three relatives and wounded three others in a family shooting at a Bluff City area farm. Victims include Buck Purifoy, 53, Callie Mae Purifoy, 14, and Shelton Purifoy, 10, with Gulley’s wife, 16, and her brothers, 20 and 22, injured.
Market notes list cash grain on Foledo rate basis with wheat at 2.15 to 2.18 and soybeans 3.50 to 3.58. Nearby terminal market produce includes carrots chive lettuce mushrooms and tomatoes with varied basket prices. eggs butter and live poultry quotes follow for Federal State graded and terminal markets.
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