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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

5

Sandusky Bay fishing bill sparks long state fight

In Columbus a 25 year dispute over Sandusky Bay fishing flared as Sen Ralph Humphrey proposed a net size amendment to aid commercial fishers, sparring with Sen Delbert Latta. House backing remains strong, hearing adjourned after delayed debate with witnesses from Sandusky Port Clinton and Ashtabula.

Columbus, QC Sandusky Bay Wierst Casa Sandusky Area Ashtabula Ralph L. Humphrey Sandusky Humphrey Delbert L. Latta Bowling Green Senate Conservation Committee Latta House Lake Ewe Ethel Swanbeck Erie Senate Pennsylvania al Kalb Fose Raymond E. Hildebrand Toledo Arthur Blake Martins Ferry Chris Hansen Merle Jackway Eve,Pa Ashtabule

Scout Drive In District Tops $10,000

The Southeast District report shows at least 10,000 raised for the Firelands Area Boy Scout Council camp improvement drive totaling 150,000. District chairman C Sheldon Rieley notes units are just starting house to house canvassing and the figure may rise. An unofficial note suggests Cherlin area could contribute about 7.00 toward the goal though not all is in the 20,000 tally.

Firelands Area Boy Scout Council C. Sheldon Rieley Qherlin

House Debates Reserve Training Bill and Speed Limits

The Ohio House approved a speed limit bill 110 to 11 to raise daytime limits and keep 50 mph at night for buses and trucks. The measure heads to the Senate with Governor Lausche expected to act after liaison with highway officials.

Columbus INS Govermor Lausche Ohio House Senate Lausche Highway Safety Department Highway Safety A. C. Felty A. G. Lancione Belmont Lee Mantle Lake House Mantle Ohio Lancione Robert Longsworth R-Carroll Highway Department Brooklyn Village Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home Sandusky

Elyria Girl Scouts Observe Foot Health Week

Dr. Nita V. Webb led a foot health program for Girl Scout troops 2 25 27 82 and 83 at Franklin School community room as part of Foot Health Week May 13 to 20. She urged daily foot care citing four of five women suffer pain from foot ailments and demonstrated exercises.

Nita V. Webb Franklin School Elyria Girl Scouts of Troops 2

President Proposes Million-Man Reserve Force Plan

The administration bills calls for a 2.9 million man ready reserve by 1960 with authority to call one million reservists in a national emergency and five year service for all entering the services. Failure to maintain reserve training triggers recall to active duty and possible court martial. Youths ages 17 and 18 may volunteer for six months active training followed by seven years in reserve. Concerns arise over draft penalties and volunteer limits.

United Press House Armed Services Committee Stuart Symingston D-Mo Russia Defense Department United States White House Congress Senate U.S Howse House House Interstate Commerce Committee Senate Governent Operations Committee Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Kefauver Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn

Tin lids flipped a large sum by American housewives

The Ma layan Tin Bureau reports that one American housewife opened about 30 million on tin products over four days, reflecting unusual consumer activity and demand in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Ma‘layan Tin Bureau

Ridgeville Wins Water Sale With Elyria in 6 to 2 Vote

City Council approves a 20 year water sale to Ridgeville by Elyria in a 6 to 2 vote after a year long debate. Minimum 200000 gallons per 48 hours, rising to 650000 after Jan 1 1960, at 15.2 cents per 100 cf. Opposed cited pumping time limits and control concerns.

Ridgeville Elyrial Ridge Elyrians Lorain County Elyria Smith

Columbus Council Acts To Keep Peace On River

Columbus officials move to curb water conflicts on Greggs and O ’Shaughnessy reservoirs after violence between fishermen water skiers and boat enthusiasts. River Patrol head Captain Lloyd W Goldie West notes sabotage, logs chained underwater and shots fired from river banks. City council acts to prevent further harm and protect riders and anglers.

Columbus Council Lloyd W.goldie West Greggs O'Shaughnessy Harbers Vem West Columbus

Separate Appeals Delay Ruling in Sheppard Case

In Cleveland, two appeals by convicted wife killer Dr. Sam Sheppard may be heard separately, delaying the final appellate ruling. Arguments on the first petition for trial error proceed Monday as state attorneys await a copy of the second petition which has not yet been filed.

Cleveland Sam Sheppard Edward Blythin Sam Arthur Peterstige Appellate Court Judgips

Turnabout Witness Convicted in Lamb Case

Washington a federal court jury of eight women and four men convicted Marie Natvig 51 a grandmother and three time bride of three counts of lying to FBI and FCC officials in the Lamb case sentencing deferred bail set at 1000 and potential 15 year prison and 6000 fine defense plans appeal Natvig testified she was a communist in the mid 20s and knew Lamb as a party member before recanting under alleged coercion.

Washington Marie Natvig Natvig Natiig FBI Federal Communications Commission Lamb Jean Dwyer FCC

Court Refuses Intervention in Cleveland Press Contempt Case

The US Supreme Court declined to intervene after Cleveland Press editor Lows B. Selzer announced penalties for three staff members found guilty of contempt. Louis Clifford Sam Giaimo and James Thomas photographed in a courtroom on August 20 1953 despite a no picture order issued by Common Pleas Judge Joseph Silbert. Sentences included fines of 500 3100 and a suspended 100 with one hour in jail for Brewer arraignment coverage.

Cleveland Lows B. Selzer Slbert Nelson Brewer

Strange Creature Rescued After Woman Scream Alarm

Racine police responding to a shoreline call found a screaming sounded rescue incident but uncovered an African bird in the Lake Michigan waterfront demanding breakfast instead.

Racine Wis Lake Michigan

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