Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

1

Peace Plan Published By Russia

The Soviet Union issued a mammoth peace proposal claiming it could end the Cold War and proposing a world disarmament plan. The plan calls for withdrawal of occupation forces from Germany, international controls to prevent war, and banning of stomme warfare with armies limited to 1.5 million for major powers and 650,000 for Britain and France. It urges immediate adoption by the United Nations and settlement through negotiation, and mentions Bulganin's possible Western invitation to Big Four talks.

Moscow Soviet Union Nikola Bulganin Bulgari Warsaw NATO West Germany East United Nations U.S Britain France Far East Red China UN Security Council

Lear Strike Mediation Talks Ended As Talks Resume

Mediation talks in the Lear Romeo Division strike ended shortly after noon with union officials claiming improvements in termination and seniority clauses in a proposed contract. About 230 Local 1849 IAM AFL members walked out at midnight last Wednesday over a four and a half percent wage offer.

Lear Romeo Frmday Central Labor Union Broad St Atty Rachard Stith Albert Mertz Gilbert Selden Federal Mediation and Conciliation, Service International Association of Machinists AFL

Weather lightens with mild stretch for Northeastern Ohio

The region sees partly cloudy skies and warmer air with highs expected near 65 to 75 degrees and a low around 44 to 48 tonight. Tuesday brings a 46 to 58 degree range with limited precipitation and humidity around 56 percent at 8 am. Lake Erie experiences variable winds up to 15 mph with early fog and sunset near 3 pm.

Ohio Lake Erie

Air Battle May Add To Far East Tensions

Diplomatic sources fear Tuesday’s air clash over international waters near Korea could hinder early Washington Peiping talks and delay the release of American airmen in Red China. The U S Air Force says eight F 86 Sabres returned safely after engaging 12 to 16 MiGs, with two or possibly three MiGs shot down. China claims American planes violated territory and says one U S plane was downed and two damaged. This is the third aerial incident in 16 months, the first in which Red China admits involvement.

United States Air Force Yellow Sea North Korea B. C Phythyon Wadsworth J E McInenny Garden City V. Fulton Bernardsvile Tokyo U.S Red China Far East Red China

Ex-Warden Dies In Orlando Ohio Penitentiary leader Frank D Henderson

Ex warden Frank D Henderson age 72 of Ohio Penitentiary died in Orlando Tuesday. A World War I veteran and National Guard leader, he served as warden during his career and was recognized for long service. Henderson's death marks the end of a notable era in prison administration.

Orlando Flo Frank D Henderson Ohio Penitentiary National Guard

Eisenhower Low Expectations For Big Four Talks

President Eisenhower urged cautious optimism on a proposed Big Four summit with Russia while noting it should not be expected to quickly alter global tensions. He said the goal is to define areas for foreign ministers to pursue peace and assess atmosphere for future agreements.

Washington Eisenhower Russia Chiefs of States United States Britain France Sovet Nikola Bulganin Lawsville & Nashville Railroad Southern Bell Telephone Margaret Chase Smith Maine Hamburger Navy Hoover Commission Congress

Lorain County Fair to host beard contest with prizes

Lorain County Agricultural Society officials voted to include a beard contest at the Centennial Lorain County Fair to be held the week of August 23 at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington. Prize money totaling 210 dollars will be awarded in three classes with 40 20 and 10 dollars for winners. entrants must be clean shaven at registration.

Lorain County Lorain A W Hopkins Romulus Duval Thea Camp Lorain County Fairgrounds Wellington

Williams To Play Boston Friday

Joe Cronin announced that slugger Ted Williams will re join the Boston Red Sox here Friday. triunfo florist payout unclear text remains but confirms Williams return to lineup and city schedule.

Boston Joe Cronin Ted Willams Boston Red Sox

Where To Turn Sheffield Zoning OK'd

Sheffield Township zoning changes largely approved by the Ontng board with support from Gratton schools. Avon School board backs high school plans. James Seres named Elyria building inspector. Resar's Florist advertises famous potted tomato plant sale at 140 KE River Blvd.

ONTNG Sheffield Township James Seres Elyria Oe Pe Resar’s Florist

Eisenhower backs Salk polio vaccine despite pause

President Eisenhower stated he firmly believes the Salk polio vaccine will end polio in the United States within a measurable time. He defended the vaccine at a news conference though the Public Health Service urged a temporary suspension of inoculations. He warned of shortcuts in testing but said his confidence in the vaccine remains unchanged.

Washington Eisenhower United States Publiic Health Service

Lorain Urges Army Study Of Harbor Hazards

Lorain leaders led by Mayor John Jaworski asked a Senate Appropriations subcommittee to fund an Army engineer survey of navigation hazards in Lorain Harbor. They cited breakwater risks harming shipping and commerce and urged a plan for cost sharing with Lorain. Senator George H. Bender supported action. a survey could be finished within a year.

Washington Ohio John Jaworski Senate Appropriations Army Engineer Lorain Jaworski Army Engineers George H Bender R Camellean

Mother of the Year honored at Elynia Elks program

Mrs Jim Armitage, wife of a past exalted ruler and mother of another, was named Elks Mother of the Year at a 225-strong Elks Hall ceremony. The 71-year-old recipient received gifts from family and lodge officers, with her six children in attendance. Exalted Ruler Vietzen led tributes as A P J O Donnell sang with Edward Bembower at the piano, carnations distributed in memory of mothers.

Jim Armitage al Vietzen Elks Lodge Elyria The Elks Elks Hall Armitage Lve Furnace St Vietzen Elyna Elks Lodge Lodge John Resar William Armitage Elk's Lodge Armitages William Robert Eleanor Biro Eileen Hoadley Katherine Monchein Mary Armitage A. P J. O'Donnell Edward Bembower

No Reason For Polio Scare In Lorain County

Lorain County health officials say there is nothing to worry about despite a polio scare tied to Wyeth vaccine. Dr H A Robinson and Dr Marion Fisher note polio season is normal and cases may appear even with inoculations. They emphasize no link between shots and polio, citing the large inoculation numbers and two local cases among thousands vaccinated.

Don Miller Lorain County H A Robinson Elyria Marion Fisher Philadelphia Wyeth Laboratories Robinson Fisher International News Service

Japan ferry crash leaves dozens dead and many missing

Tokyo reports 46 dead and 97 missing after a government ferry collided with another and sank within minutes. About 636 survivors were rescued as the Inland Sea disaster unfolded in foggy conditions. Two American missionaries, Adam Wilson and his wife, were among the survivors. The Shun Maru, raised after a similar incident five years earlier, sank near the Uko Maru. Both ships carried radar and weather was foggy. A classified ad section mentions services and goods.

Tokyo Japan Adam Wilson

Medal for Bravery Proposed Lausche To Submit Youth's Name

Governor Lausche said he will nominate 13 year old Robert Fitch of Maplewood School as a candidate for a Young American Medal for Bravery for saving two nephews in a 1955 Antrim Road fire. Fitch sheltered the children with a coat and rescued them before the fire consumed the home, which later burned to the ground.

Frank J Lausche Robert Fitch Maplewood Chronicle Antrim Young Fitch Don Fitch Elyria Ave Gov Lausche Guv Lausche George Mingle Highway Patrol James Dittmer Antrm Fitch Dittmer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ike Parley Finch Nation C. C. Nixon Elysia Barber Fair Board Nick Pieters Williams Doe Reser Florist Sheffield Walsh Pene Pal Gratton Avon School Board Amherst Comicn Grafton Army National Railway Chronicle - Telegram Regusler Dry Cleaning Service E. Bridge Lausche
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication