Elyria Wins Round in Pike Route Case at Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court overruled the Pike Turnpike Commission’s demurrer in the mandamus suit to force Elyria to disclose relocation details. City attorney Robert Shoup called it a crushing blow to the commission and said the city’s defenses are stronger with the unanimous ruling. The court gave the commission until April 17 to file an answer, with trial likely if they proceed.
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Ohio Turnpike
Ohio Supreme Court
Turnpike Commission
Commission
Robert Shoup
Cleveland
Richard Baird
Columbus
Elvira
Supreme Court
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Defenders Hold Fast at Dien Bien Phu Fort
French defenders beat off renewed Viet Minh assaults at Dien Bien Phu in a fierce night and day battle. Amid heavy casulaties, air support from American-provided planes struck waves of attackers as Gen Giap led a three to one numerical clash. The clash, described as decisive, continued with no official casualty figures but marked a stubborn French hold against the Red offensive.
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Indochina
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Dienbienphu
Paris
Geneva
Agence France Presse
Foreign Legionnaires
Strauss Describes Hydrogen Bomb Progress and NYC Threat
Atomic Energy Commissioner Lewis L. Strauss told reporters at Eisenhower's news conference that the United States can build a hydrogen bomb powerful enough to wipe out the metropolitan area of New York City. He described a megaton-range blast from the Eniwetok tests and said megaton numbers are military secrets, while stressing the bomb would be sized to military needs.
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Lewis L. Strauss
Eisenhower
New York City
Strauss
Pacific
Eniwetok Proving Grounds
Contra
James E. van Zandt
R-Pa
New York
Nation's Traffic Death Toll Hits Three Year Low
The National Safety Council reports February traffic fatalities fell under 2,500 for the first time in three years. The total for February was 2,470, down 2 percent from February 1953, and the 191 era February record was 2,350. First two months nationwide totals were 5,370, down 1 percent from 1953. Of 510 cities, 365 had perfect February records.
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Chicago
Youngstown
Ohio
Worchester
Mass
Des Moines
National Safety Council
Weather forecast with cloudy periods and scattered showers
Weather outlook shows cloudy skies with chance of precipitation tonight and southeast wind Thursday. Low temperatures expected from 20s north to 30s south, plus hourly readings and humidity around 67 percent in the evening. Sunrise and sunset times listed with moon phase details accompany rental ad for Linoleum and wall tile at Resar Rentals, 562 Lori Street.
Eisenhower backs united action against communism
President Eisenhower said the free world must act in unity against communism in Southeast Asia but warned against deploying ground troops in distant regions. He endorsed Dulles’ call for united action, cautioned on ground forces, and discussed tax relief, labor, Middle East, housing, and European army approvals.
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Eisenhower
Free World
Southeast Asia
U.S
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
New York
Congress
Israel
Republican House
Red Cross Tops Goal In Drive Elyria 1954 event
Elyria chapter of the American Red Cross announced at a noon luncheon that the 1954 drive surpassed the goal, reporting 391,5154 dollars raised to date, $80.54 over the target of 28970. The commercial division led by Alfred P. J. O Donnell Jr and Miss Mary Robson exceeded its quota for the first time in years. David Hyman led the luncheon meeting with Richard Stith as co chair, standing in for campaign head Harold A Zealley.
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Elyria
American Red Cross
Ohio Street
Alfred P. J. O'Donnell Jr
Mary Robson
David Hyman
Richard Stith
Harold A. Zealley
Lorain Officials Weigh State Aid If Relief Worsens
Lorain city and county welfare officials plus the county commissioners and budget commission met to plan possible state aid if unemployment relief needs rise. Mayor Jaworski warned the situation could grow when 2,000 Harare residents exhaust 26 weeks of unemployment benefits around June and July, though no immediate need is seen.
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Lorain City
Lorain County
County Commissioners and Budget Commission
Commissioners
John Jaworski
Lorain
Harare
Budget Commission No. 6
Creation of Pacific Defense Pact Considered
United States officials discussed forming a Pacific defense alliance to act in unison against rising threats from Southeast Asia. The era of increased aid to Communist rebels from China and Russia is viewed as signaling a decisive push toward regional conquest. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles affirmed US determination in a national address, with further details expected on continued policy discussions.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
The
Nation
America
Black River District May Split Between Amherst and Lorain
The Black River School District faces potential split and partial transfers to Amherst Exempted Village and Lorain City Districts under a new Ohio law. The district currently sends most students to Lorain City on tuition and plans a Tuesday meeting with Lorain officials to review transfer prospects. About 190 elementary and 21 high school students attend Lorain, with six at Amherst and 40 in parochial schools, plus additional pupils anticipated in September.
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Amherst
Lorain City
Ohio
Lorrain City
C. A. Gibbons
Black River Board
Lorain Guy Board
Gibbons
Lo- Tam City
Eisenhower to sign bill cutting excise taxes today
President Eisenhower planned to sign a law reducing excise taxes by about one billion dollars annually. The cuts take effect Thursday and should lower prices on household appliances jewelry furs cosmetics theater tickets travel and luggage. Some items like liquor beer wines gasoline automobiles and cigarettes keep current rates for another year. Congress passed the measure with large majorities after nominal objections.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
House
Senate
Nesbett Suffers Heart Attack During School Board Meeting
Robert Nesbett, chairman of the Midview Citizens Committee of Willow Street, was stricken with a heart attack while attending a Midview Board of Education meeting at Grafton School. He was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital where officials said he was removed from the oxygen tent and his condition was listed as fair.
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Grafton
Robert Nesbett
Willow St
Midview Citizen’s Committee
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Midview Board of Education
Grafton School Hospital
Nesbett
Asylum Granted to Four Cubans at Panama Embassy in Havana
Havana sources report Panamanian Ambassador Carlos Manuel de la Ossa announced on Tuesday night that four Cubans a plumber a mason and two merchants had been granted political asylum in Panama's embassy in Havana.
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Havana
Carlos Manuel de Lal Ossa
Panama
Midview Board For Site Vote On Tomorrow Meeting
The Midview School site decision hinges on a Kent State survey as the District Board of Education delays to Friday night to allow a complete review. Prince and committee members weigh sites including Capel Road as the population center. a final choice is expected at the 7 30 p m meeting and may reflect ongoing debate among trustees.
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Midview
District Board of Education
Capel Rd
Kent State University
de Bridge &T. Elyria
Grafton
NPR
William Witt
Kent
Chester Carpenter
George C. Edwards
Life Of Crime Loses Glamor For Elyrian
An Elyria youth nicknamed Bill Smith recounts a long crime record from burglaries to car thefts, jailbreaks, and prison escapes. He describes early starts at 18, trips in stolen cars to Georgia and Iowa, a jail breakout, and a near-miss with military camp authorities as law and fate close in.
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Elyrian
Bill Smith
Jas Amy
Bil
Bill
Georgia
Elyria
Iowa
Rossburg-Rossville
Sheriifs
Auto License Sales Rise Amid Urgent Deadline
Police Chief James E Boggs warns unregistered cars without 1934 plates by midnight will be towed and fines imposed. Miss Allvan Gehl AAA deputy registrar notes 10,000 passenger plates issued since March 1, with an expected rush around 3:32 pm. Alfred Alten reports a 10 percent sales boost and a total of 20,000 plates distributed to date for passenger cars trucks and trailers.
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Automobile Club
Jan Middle Ave
Alten
Second St
Allvan Gehl
AAA
Aste
Alfred Alten
Business Success Test No. 13 Ad Promotion Fun
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