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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1954
Page
5
The article reports rising protests against additional H-bomb testing and cites a major policy statement on super-weapons issued after March 1. It notes the second H-bomb test spread radioactive ash to Japanese boats, prompting Marshall Islands task forces to search the area by sight and radar with no ships found.
Tokyo reports a ten thousand dollar tuna catch deemed unfit for consumption due to radioactivity linked to the March 1 hydrogen test in the central Pacific. The Welfare Ministry ordered burial as crews in Yaizu and other ports face salvage and compensation talks while scientists monitor Fukuryu Maru and Koei Maru crews.
Aimed at eighth graders and parents, Ely School hosts the first of four meetings on course selection for high school. Principal F A Dusthimer introduces a panel led by Assistant Superintendent George Miraben, who outlines goals and moderates. Speakers include Lloyd Hennings, Foster Elliott, S C Smith, George Thourot, and Miss Marian Kemble, who will provide course guides and registration blanks.
March’s wild swing in Ohio weather brings snow and ice return in the north with frigid days ahead. Forecasters warn of more snow around Wednesday, with highs near 30 in the north and 35 in the south and a five day outlook cooler than normal. Roadways remain slick especially along the lakeshore as residents cope with a split climate.
Rio Grande College announces Dr. Charles E. Davis will resign as president to become superintendent of Henrico County schools in Richmond Virginia. He will assume duties July 1.
In Minneapolis 4600 General Mills employees plan to strike when their contract expires at midnight Thursday. They seek improved terms as labor talks continue with the company.
Six firefighters and officers in the Ely station reach Red Cross first aid instructor status under a seven year program led by Chief Bates and Red Cross instructor Dusthimer. By April 22 they will have 16 hours of instruction and hold new skills to improve life saving efforts during frequent resuscitation calls.
Congress moves toward rapid passage of a one billion dollar excise tax cut bill aimed at boosting consumer buying. The package cuts taxes on cosmetics furs jewelry phones trains and many appliances to five to ten percent with broader boosts to home goods. President Eisenhower expected to sign and extend taxes to raise revenue in the next year. Byrd dissented over borrowed money tax reductions while House and Senate conferrees settle two points on admissions tax and safe deposit boxes.
Elyria High School seniors selected for the three act comedy Mr. Icebox to be staged May 6 and 8 in the auditorium. The play adapts Paul Gallico story Tightwad and centers on a newspaper team including reporters editors and an FBI kidnapping arc. Cast includes Ray Peterson Carol Overcash Jim Dunlap Harriet Bleeman Bill Standen Lynda Curtis Ken Anthony Ed Stevens Sally Fishman Frank Rockwood and Bil Resing with Larry Gould assisting at Bowling Green State University.
Elyria considers a local soapbox derby with a planned screening of a color film titled Opportunity at 2 p m for youths aged 11 to 16. If interest grows the Jaycees plan to recruit entrants and seek sponsors and instruction in derby rules.
Adlai E Stevenson, Democratic leader, began work today in his Duke University Hospital room on a major political speech. Doctors said he had recovered from a mild kidney attack and would likely be able to leave the hospital either late today or early Wednesday.
Washington AP reports that Secretary Dulles proposed united action with Britain France and allies to warn Red China against expanding in Indochina and Southeast Asia. Diplomats see aim to bolster pressure for the April Geneva talks with Russia and China. Dulles warned that peace requires action and that China cannot secure recognition or UN seat with promises at Geneva.
Carl Magnuson was named Man of the Year at the Amherst Chamber of Commerce banquet held at St. Joseph's Church hall for promoting the Junior Baseball League in Amherst and raising about 1500 dollars to start it. He was introduced by Sanford Slutzker as awards chair. The event also highlighted the Friendly Neighbor program and home visits by Margaret Faldeesy, with Avon Lake Mayor Lynus Rupert commenting on government form. Magnuson supports youth via a Sunday School class and is active in local sports and gun clubs with his wife Mavis and son John at 168 Lincoln St.
Cleveland station WEWS will air interviews with all congressional candidates tonight on a 10 minute program anchored by Dorothy Fuldheim. The show begins at 6 45 p m and invites all candidates to participate.
Spokane report lists airmen killed in a B36 crash at Fairchild AFB. The six dead include Aiman LC Willard Daniels and James E. Ryan with others identified by rank and hometown. Three crewmen survived, escaped through hatches, but were severely injured and remained under hospital observation. The bomber struck a small building during takeoff before bursting into flames.
Thew Shovel Company reports 1953 net sales of 39,537,307, down from 48,376,007 in 1952, with net income of 1,628,709 after taxes and a per share figure of 357 cents. The year included a $13,000,000 inventory and new machine models aimed at broadening markets, as president C B Smythe notes in the annual report to shareholders.
Senator John W. Bricker forecasts coins will appear in everyday cash in a few years despite opposition. He says hearings will be opened to reverse policy and move toward a gold standard swiftly, while experts doubt quick congressional action amid administration opposition. Sinclair Oil Bricker subcommittee cites 1953 net profit of 68 million on 5.53 per share with Fort Knox gold releases under consideration.
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